Category Archives: Local issues

Super station plans afoot to join Euston, St Pancras & King’s Cross…

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Sophie Talbot

By David Millward, Transport Editor, Daily Telegraph Published: 1:41PM GMT 30 Dec 2009 "It will be capable of handling 18 trains an hour – some of which could be double decker – into London, carrying about 20,000 passengers. "Detailed plans … Continue reading →

Posted in Kings Cross N1C, railwayslands, Kings Cross Station Refurbishment, Planning, Licensing and Regulation, Transport | 3 Comments

Your Rights and what to expect from the system!

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Stephan Schulte

I recently received this pamphlet in my letter box.  I don't know how broadly it was distributed so I've taken the trouble to scan it for those of you who might not have received it.  You can download it here … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti Social Behaviour, Crime etc | 2 Comments

Dispersal zone for Market Estate to tackle anti social behaviour

Posted on December 23, 2009 by William Perrin

Thepolice and the council are working together on the Market Estate following complaints from residents.  Dispersal zones are sometimes necessary, but the important thing is to tackle the harder long term issues that mean young people have little better to … Continue reading →

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Police tackle local delivery driver robbery – charge five men

Posted on December 21, 2009 by William Perrin

In the bad old days, the major pizza firms used to refuse to deliver to me in Rufford Street due to the preponderance of delivery driver knock off crimes (the moped would get nicked while the driver was in the … Continue reading →

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Help! Coffee shop culture gets sidelined for Chips and Kebabs.

Posted on December 10, 2009 by William Perrin

  Sean Murray is seeking help with some enforcement action at the southern end of York Way.  Sean writes: >>The retail unit at 2 York Way occupies a prime position in the regeneration area of King's Cross. Part of Regent … Continue reading →

Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 5 Comments

‘Islington council performs well’ say auditors – does it feel that way on the ground in Kings Cross?

Posted on December 9, 2009 by William Perrin

The Council has been audited under a new scheme designed to give an overall picture of how it is doing.  How does it feel for you on the ground in Kings Cross? Do you agree or disagree with this?  Let … Continue reading →

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Regent’s Canal renaissance

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

British Waterways (BW) and the King's Cross Central Partnership (KXCP) have secured half a million pounds towards improvements to the Regent’s Canal between the Constitution pub (the exit for Camden Garden Centre) and the Islington Tunnel (aka the western portal). … Continue reading →

Posted in Kings Cross N1C, railwayslands, Planning, Licensing and Regulation, Transport, Wildlife and Nature, Young People | 1 Comment

The great graffiti divide

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

Graffiti. Does it get your goat? Or does it make you smile? Are you a Banksy fan? Or is Banksy far too establishment for you? Living street art, free expression? Or unsociable behaviour that must be stopped? Whatever your stance, … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti Social Behaviour, Crime etc, Arts and Entertainment, Young People | Leave a comment