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Camden, Community, Heritage, Local Politics, News, Street Environment2 Comments
An abandoned broken piece of highways equipment, by the Brunswick Centre in Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury Environment Awards 2020

20th Dec 202028th Feb 2021 owardkx

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

Camden, Community, Heritage, News, Street Environment3 Comments
The Old Dairy, a new development from St George's Gardens, Bloomsbury

Success Story: St George’s Gardens

14th Oct 202015th Oct 2020 owardkx

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

Camden, Community, Heritage, News3 Comments
Morwell Street in Bloomsbury, London

247 Tottenham Court Road: Camden Plan Demolition of Victorian Terraces next to Bedford Square

7th Oct 20201st Mar 2021 owardkx

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, Community, Heritage, News, Opinion, Opinion, Street Environment, Sunday Reflections5 Comments
Bedford Square, Bloomsbury, London

Camden Needs Your Help

27th Sep 202028th Feb 2021 owardkx

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

Camden, Community, Heritage, News2 Comments
A horrible huge office block, Belgrove House, Euston Road

Belgrove House: Put in your Objections

23rd Sep 2020 owardkx

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

Camden, Community, Heritage, News1 Comment
330 Gray's Inn Road, proposed orange hotel building

ENT Hospital / 330 Gray’s Inn Road set for Major Redevelopment

11th Aug 20201st Mar 2021 owardkx

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

Camden, Community, Heritage, News1 Comment
Beautiful Georgian chimneys at sunset, on Doughty Street, Bloomsbury

Great Changes Ahead

9th Aug 2020 owardkx

Planning reforms could fundamentally change the way we all engage with planning matters, and not necessarily for the better. Continue reading Great Changes Ahead

Camden, Community, Heritage, News, Street Environment2 Comments
The ugly Post Building on New Oxford Street, Bloomsbury

CNJ open Investigation into Camden’s Section 106 Empire

1st Aug 20201st Aug 2020 owardkx

The CNJ have begun investigating Camden’s Section 106 empire, beginning with the scandal surrounding affordable housing payments. Continue reading CNJ open Investigation into Camden’s Section 106 Empire

Camden, Heritage, News5 Comments
Belgrove House, Argyle Square, London

Inside Information: Belgrove House

18th Jul 202018th Jul 2020 owardkx

Documents released as part of a 136-page FOI response suggest Belgrove House is on course for rejection. Continue reading Inside Information: Belgrove House

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The disgraceful St Giles Square development, approved by the London Borough of Camden, 'Outernet'

Long Read: Camden and Developers too Close for Comfort

11th Jul 202028th Feb 2021 owardkx

Opinion: The Outernet planning decision reaffirms that Camden’s special relationship with major development companies has crossed the line. Continue reading Long Read: Camden and Developers too Close for Comfort

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