Camden Council: a lack of democracy, sheer incompetence, and increasing anger shown towards a local authority infamous for its ignorance of local interests and common sense.
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Camden: The Non-Local Authority
FOI response reveals surprising statistics about where Camden employees live. Continue reading Camden: The Non-Local Authority
Camden’s Filth is Symptomatic of Wider Dysfunction
Filthiness in Camden stems not from budget cuts or litter louts but from a widespread culture of laziness, apathy, and a willingness to accept anything as ‘inevitable’. Continue reading Camden’s Filth is Symptomatic of Wider Dysfunction
How can our Local Politicians Represent us if they aren’t Local?
Freedom of Information response reveals less than half of Bloomsbury’s nine councillors live anywhere near Bloomsbury. Continue reading How can our Local Politicians Represent us if they aren’t Local?
Long Read – Who does Camden Serve?
Three hour on-street meeting with Camden officers and analysis of Veolia contract reveals Camden’s complicity in Veolia’s shortcuts. Continue reading Long Read – Who does Camden Serve?
Inside Information: The Briefing Panel
Interviews with senior Camden councillors has settled the Members Briefing Panel Controversy. Part 4 of a 4 part series, featured in the Planning in London magazine. Continue reading Inside Information: The Briefing Panel
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Infamous ‘London Streetspace’ Quashed in High Court
“I conclude that the decision-making processes … were seriously flawed, and the decisions were not a rational response to the issues which arose as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.” – Mrs Justice Lang Continue reading Infamous ‘London Streetspace’ Quashed in High Court
The End of King’s Cross?
A flurry of planning applications made in 2020 threatens to change the character of King’s Cross forever. In a photo-essay, I delve into the long history of King’s Cross, and why new development trends will likely destroy one of London’s most precious areas. Continue reading The End of King’s Cross?
Bloomsbury Conservation Areas Round-Up 2020
The BCAAC has welcomed two new members, got a new website, given feedback on an unprecedented number of applications, and much more this year. Continue reading Bloomsbury Conservation Areas Round-Up 2020
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
The Politics of Ignorance
Opinion: Camden’s cabinet use ignorance as a powerful tool to suppress and undermine political opposition at its roots. In observing local affairs in Camden, one is frequently astonished by the astronomical levels of ignorance shown by Camden’s ruling cabinet. It is sometimes so extreme, so absurd, that one is almost convinced that the cabinet’s councillors … Continue reading The Politics of Ignorance
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 Takes 3 Years to Resolve Noise Nuisance
Noise nuisance from Camden 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 find ‘no service failings’. Continue reading Camden Takes 3 Years to Resolve Noise Nuisance
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
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