Bloomsbury Environment Awards 2020
As we come to the end of 2020, it is time to celebrate the best of the changes made to the world-famous environment of Bloomsbury. Continue reading Bloomsbury Environment Awards 2020
Author: Owen Ward
I have lived on Judd Street in Bloomsbury / King's Cross since 2017.
I am chair of the Bloomsbury Conservation Areas Advisory Committee and director of Ward Conservation & Design. I am a full member of the IHBC and hold an MSc in Sustainable Heritage.
My articles have been published in the Independent and Planning in London and attract interest locally and worldwide.
You can get any Information you like from Camden
One of Camden’s redeeming features is that it is completely open about how absurdly sh*t it is. Continue reading You can get any Information you like from Camden
COVID and LTN Sagas have Exposed True Extent of Camden’s ‘Local Tyranny’
The ongoing controversies surrounding Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) and road closures under cover of COVID have exposed the true extent of Camden’s ‘local tyranny’, but also its utter incompetence. Only the Camden’s arrogance can be blamed for the spectacular failure of its schemes. Continue reading COVID and LTN Sagas have Exposed True Extent of Camden’s ‘Local Tyranny’
Camden Council Takes 3 Years to Resolve Noise Complaint
Noise nuisance from Camden Council property became so severe I was unable to use half of my flat for over a year. But Camden’s officers and councillors undermined and ignored complaints for over three years, and found ‘no service failings’. Continue reading Camden Council Takes 3 Years to Resolve Noise Complaint
Success Story: St George’s Gardens
Recent events at St George’s Gardens show how planning should and does work when there isn’t a great deal of money involved. Continue reading Success Story: St George’s Gardens
247 Tottenham Court Road: Camden Plan Demolition of Victorian Terraces next to Bedford Square
Conservationists face off with Camden in a battle to preserve Victorian terraces and views from Bedford Square. But planners are happy to ignore protest and approve the application. Continue reading 247 Tottenham Court Road: Camden Plan Demolition of Victorian Terraces next to Bedford Square
Camden Needs Your Help
Opinion: Camden needs the motivation and activism of Bloomsbury’s residents to perform public duties properly. But dependence upon overdevelopment is destroying the trust of Bloomsbury’s communities. Continue reading Camden Needs Your Help
Belgrove House: Put in your Objections
Last chance to object to the Belgrove House Monstrosity. Official consultation closes on the 9th October 2020. Continue reading Belgrove House: Put in your Objections
ENT Hospital / 330 Gray’s Inn Road set for Major Redevelopment
Royal National Throat, Nose, and Ear Hospital set for comprehensive redevelopment. Online Q&A to be held on Tuesday 25th August 2020. Continue reading ENT Hospital / 330 Gray’s Inn Road set for Major Redevelopment
Great Changes Ahead
Planning reforms could fundamentally change the way we all engage with planning matters, and not necessarily for the better. Continue reading Great Changes Ahead
Save Bloomsbury 