Category Archives: Local issues

Controversial Cally Road court case

Posted on November 9, 2007 by William Perrin

There is an controversial legal battle being fought locally between the Wedge hair salon on the Cally (at 177 between the canal and Copenhagen Street) and a job applicant story here: ‘The owner of an "alternative" London hair salon is … Continue reading →

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Planning victory – 62-68 York Way

Posted on November 8, 2007 by William Perrin

There was a good turn out this evening to see Councillors turn down unanimously the mistaken proposal for an inappropriate building at the corner of York Way and Wharfdale Road.  We have covered this long saga here and here and … Continue reading →

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NIDO – high rise life not living up to expectations…

Posted on November 8, 2007 by William Perrin

The ‘Nido’ redevelopment of the old NatWest towers on the Pentonville Road has not been without controversy.  This website has covered the loss of 100 year old trees, the self parodying promotional material and the un-liklihood of completing the development … Continue reading →

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The police, you wait for ages then, a bit like buses…..

Posted on November 3, 2007 by William Perrin

Some welcome police activity on York Way the other day – a large crowd of police was pulling vehicles with presumably no tax or other issues and impounding the cars.  I guess they were using automatic number plate recognition technology … Continue reading →

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Another Late-Night License – The Cross Kings 126 York Way

Posted on October 26, 2007 by Stephan Schulte

Folks, Paul our Councillor has been advised of another late-license application in our area.  The Cross Kings at 126 York Way.  The Application is as follows: Application No. PREM/3511Premises Name: The Cross KingsAddress: 126 York Way, London, N1 0AXReceived by … Continue reading →

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York Way scaffolding – we’re on a road to where….?

Posted on October 25, 2007 by William Perrin

There is an awful lot of scaffolding on York Way  – a colossal 600 metre long scaffold going up four stories.  Network Rail are doing some 100 year maintenance to put a new roof on and sort out all the … Continue reading →

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Variation to Licensed Hours – King Charles I, Northdown Street

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Stephan Schulte

For those that live near the King Charles I at  Northdown Street, you should know that a request to vary their licensed hours has been submitted to the Council.  We were notified of this by our Councillor Paul Convery who … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening: 35-45 Caledonian Road & 4-8 Balfe Street

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Stephan Schulte

A number of folks were interested in the status of the subject store front that were formerly the Lyons Plumbing Supply Company on lower Caledonian Road.  The following information was provided by our Councillor Paul Convery and was provided by … Continue reading →

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