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.
Top Viewed
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
Latest
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
And when they finally contact source, he has no idea of the trouble he’s causing and immediately agrees to buy headphones. The first in a new SB series: Camden’s Finest Hour. 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
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 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
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
The Immovable A-Board
‘Cometh the hour, cometh the excuse’: Camden’s finest hour as it is outplayed by local pub in contest over A-board. Continue reading The Immovable A-Board
CNJ open Investigation into Camden’s Section 106 Empire
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
Loading…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
