Category Archives: Local issues

Renewal of planning permission Britannia St/ Wicklow St.

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Stephan Schulte

The Bulletin Board received the following note from a resident at the most southen end of our coverage area, actually in Camden however we felt it worthwile including as it relates to the planning, one of the items "near and dear" … Continue reading →

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Islington South and Finsbury hustings video – violent crime in Kings Cross

Posted on April 22, 2010 by William Perrin

It's tricky for people to get to hustings, or indeed any meetings.  So i went along and got some video at the excellent election hustings last night for Islington South and Finsbury organised by St James, Clerkenwell. Antonia Cox (Con), … Continue reading →

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Another late-night liquor license application – 9 Caledonian Road

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Stephan Schulte

During the Christmas Season, the Bulletin Board wrote a piece about a new shop that opened at 9 Caledonian Road – Drink, Shop & Do Ltd.  It was a "pop-up shop" (just there for the holidays) and it  specialised in art … Continue reading →

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Murders in Kings Cross – what can we do?

Posted on April 20, 2010 by William Perrin

We seem to have had more than our fair share of murders in Kings Cross in recent years.  The two killings in the last month prompted me to check my recollection of past events and ask what we can all … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti Social Behaviour, Crime etc | 3 Comments

Community not involved in design concept for Kings Cross Square

Posted on April 19, 2010 by William Perrin

The planning zombie that is the renewal of the square in front of Kings Cross station has lurched on another step with the award of the design competition without any community input.  The lucky winners are Stanton Williams who have … Continue reading →

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Murder in Kings Cross – outside Thornhill Arms pub, Caledonian Road

Posted on April 15, 2010 by William Perrin

Sadly another murder in Kings Cross – seems like an isolated stabbing outside the Thornhill Arms on the Caledonian Road, with someone arrested.  Will update if we get any more.  If anyone has anything useful to share please call Crimestoppers … Continue reading →

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Pappeo’s 169-171 Caledonian Road – late night licensing application

Posted on April 13, 2010 by William Perrin

This bar on the Caledonian Road has been making a lot of noise and disturbing residents – it isn't licenced properly. Pappeo's has neither planning permission nor a permanent alcohol licence to be a bar and club. Pappeo's is now … Continue reading →

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A bad sign – kebab shop 95 Caledonian Road

Posted on April 7, 2010 by William Perrin

You might think that the area doesn't need another kebab shop but sadly the old Sunrise Cafe at 95 Caledonian Road is turninginto Sky Fried Chicken and Kebab.  (Declaration – i own a property a few doors away from here.) … Continue reading →

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