South Camden News Site in the Pipeline
In response to popular demand I have this week been working on a news site for the three South Camden Wards. Continue reading South Camden News Site in the Pipeline
Author: owardkx
I am a resident of Queen Alexandra Mansions, in Bloomsbury.
I am also a committee member of Bloomsbury Residents' Action Group and of the Bloomsbury Conservation Areas Advisory Committee, each working to protect residents and heritage in Bloomsbury.
Beautiful Victorian Hospital Destroyed
In an horrific act of urban vandalism, the former Royal Free Hospital on Gray’s Inn Road has been almost entirely demolished, as part of an application granted by Camden Council last year. Continue reading Beautiful Victorian Hospital Destroyed
How to Get Stuff Done in Camden
Camden were taking years to act on environmental health, listed building breaches, and street cleanliness problems on Calthorpe Street in Bloomsbury.
So we went out and fixed it in a day. Continue reading How to Get Stuff Done in Camden
UTAG in Court Case Against Camden Council
High Court judgment means Camden is likely illegally discriminating against the elderly and disabled in Bloomsbury. But Camden have ignored the ruling, and now further legal action is being pursued against them. Continue reading UTAG in Court Case Against Camden Council
Selkirk House / Travelodge Development: A Battle Looms
Developers are trying to push through a huge tower in Bloomsbury visible from all throughout London. And Camden’s incredibly poor record on consultation has led developer LabTech to shun all efforts at local engagement. Continue reading Selkirk House / Travelodge Development: A Battle Looms
Making a Difference: A ‘Camden Voice’?
Conservation, community, news, tech… how can all these things be made into something useful and influential? I argue that a grassroots ‘Camden Voice’ could be the way forward. Continue reading Making a Difference: A ‘Camden Voice’?
Fast New Camden Planning Search
Camden’s servers have been down for days. So I made a planning search that’s 100 times faster and lets you know if you can access documents. Continue reading Fast New Camden Planning Search
The Future of Save Bloomsbury
Where to go with Save Bloomsbury? I want to know what you think I should write about. Continue reading The Future of Save Bloomsbury
Belgrove Minded for Approval in Fiery Meeting
Belgrove House has now been minded for approval in a fiery meeting which saw outbursts against the ‘disgraceful’ and ‘arrogant’ design of the building. Camden will now rush to get approval from the GLA as the Secretary of State considers whether to call this in. Continue reading Belgrove Minded for Approval in Fiery Meeting
Camden Demand £8.6M for Belgrove House Fake Labs
Now that the planning application can be scrutinised, Merck’s ‘world-leading research centre’ contains no labs whatsoever. And in an incredible series of statements, Camden’s planners both commend the design of the building and demand an £8.6M payment in return for approval of the application. Continue reading Camden Demand £8.6M for Belgrove House Fake Labs
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