Category Archives: Local issues

Islington Triangle – planning meeting Tueday 1930

Posted on July 9, 2007 by William Perrin

There will be a huge development near Randell’s Road where the railway people currently store building materials near the channel tunnel bridge over the east cost mainline.  A 17 storey building is planned.  A big proportion of the railway lands … Continue reading →

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How to keep your eye out for unpleasant “Planning” surprises”

Posted on July 5, 2007 by Stephan Schulte

I’m sure you’ve all, at one time or another, wondered why you were not notified about a Planning Application on your street.  Well there IS a way for you to know – without depending upon any notification – it’s Islington … Continue reading →

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No Dumping, and other funny Council Notices

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Stephan Schulte

For this article, I’ve only included one funny notice.  Just click the picture to get a better view. There are several of these notices on Caledonian Road.  Why, I don’t know, because as the pix shows no one heeds them.  … Continue reading →

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Graffiti destroyer for Regents Canal

Posted on June 27, 2007 by William Perrin

The graffiti on the otherwise beautiful Regent’s Canal towpath really lets the place down.  I know that many residents have reported it to the Council and British Waterways.  But the Waterways people can’t keep on top of it along the … Continue reading →

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The great migration……

Posted on June 27, 2007 by William Perrin

(To be read in hushed, slightly staccato tones) Every year thousands of fridges and fridge freezers migrate North for the summer. It is one of the great wonders of the white goods world.  Mostly they pass through London silently in … Continue reading →

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Pentonville Tree Saga – The Council Response

Posted on June 22, 2007 by Stephan Schulte

Following up on the earlier postings by Sarah Ward, we have now had a formal response from Islington Council on the matter of the six trees that were felled as part of the new development at 200 Pentonville Road.  As … Continue reading →

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Final plea for assistance – Canal Boat Owners at Goods Way

Posted on June 20, 2007 by Stephan Schulte

This has been posted on behalf of the Canal Boat owners at the Good’s Way Moorings. The tiny community of narrow boats at Goodsway Moorings, whose youngest member is just 6 weeks old, has been a part of Kings Cross … Continue reading →

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Safer Neighbourhoods Panel – Community Safety Meeting

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Stephan Schulte

If there is one meeting about the local community safety that’s worth attending, I believe this is it.  This local resident panel meets directly with the Community Support Police Team and is chaired by our Councillor Paul Convery. The recent … Continue reading →

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