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We are CASP

Who are we?

We are the Camden Association of Street Properties.

We represent the interests of residents of street properties, throughout the whole of the London Borough of Camden.

What is a street property?

A street property is a housing building that the Council owns that is not part of a housing estate.

What do we do?

We promote the interests of residents (both Tenants and Leaseholders) in Council-owned street properties. We work toward policy and procedural change via Camden Council.

We direct residents in street properties to the available services.  In particular, we have strong links with the deaf community. We also advise many elderly residents, and those with special needs.

We hold the Council to account on issues like repairs, capital works, housing management, etc.

The Committee meets monthly and communicates with residents through borough-wide meetings, newsletters and this website.

CASP have representatives on the resident-run District Management Committees (DMCs).

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Vaisakhi 2024

Picture of a dhol drum.
Image by Swastik Arora from Pixabay

The Indian festival of Vaisakhi (or Baisakhi) will be celebrated on Saturday 13 April 2024.

Vaisakhi is a traditional spring harvest festival in Northern India, that some people also celebrate as the New Year.

People go to temples, visit friends, eat festive food and have processions. Hindus might bathe in sacred rivers, especially the Ganges.

Although it is observed by Hindus, Vaisakhi is particularly associated with Sikhs. Several significant events in Sikh history occurred on Vaisakhi. These include:

  • The creation of the Khalsa order, represented by the “Five Ks” of Sikhism
  • The proclamation of Ranjit Singh as Maharajah of the Sikh Empire
  • The Amritsar massacre of Sikhs by British troops in 1919

The Mayor of London hosted a Vaisakhi festival in Trafalgar Square on 06 April 2024.

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Share Your Story with Camden Council

Share Your Story with Camden Council.

From the Council:

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Camden Council logo

This summer (29th June), working together with a panel of residents we will be hosting a housing conference for Camden residents (tenants and leaseholders). On the day, we hope to encourage residents to take active roles in their communities as well as connecting residents and groups to share experiences, solutions, ideas through networks.

In keeping with the spirit of the day, we are collecting stories from residents about their participation in Camden to be displayed at the venue on the day. In this context, a story could be a success of a resident action, an experience of living in Camden housing, a champion of the community, or community improvement which has been life enhancing.

Little or large, simple or innovative, we want to hear your story.  To share send it to us at tp@camden.gov.uk with the following details:

Your name:
Your email:
Your story:

We may not be able to include all the stories we receive on the day, but will explore other ways we could share submission.  We may get in contact too for photographs or more information about your story as well as a consent form permitting use.  Many thanks in advance for taking the time to consider and share.  Any questions do feel free.

Kind regards

Stanton La Foucade
Tenant Participation Co-ordinator

Housing Management
Supporting Communities
London Borough of Camden

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Eid Mubarak

Traditional Islamic carved screen

For Muslims, the last month has been Ramadan, the time of fasting during the day.

This comes to an end with Eid-al-Fitr (“Holiday of Breaking the Fast”), also just known as Eid, which celebrates the end of Ramadan.

The ceremonies start with special communal Eid prayers at sunset, and afterwards people celebrate with their families and friends, often in large community celebrations.

People often buy new clothes for the celebrations, decorate their homes and prepare meals with lots of food. The exact details differ from region to region.

A belated celebration will take place in Trafalgar Square on Saturday 20 April 2024, with everyone welcome.

So Eid Mubarak (“Blessed Eid”) to all those celebrating.

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Happy Easter 2024

Painted Easter eggs
Image by anncapictures from Pixabay

This weekend is the Christian holiday of Easter. Today, Good Friday, remembers the day that Jesus of Nazareth, also known as Jesus Christ, was killed by being nailed to a cross in Jerusalem.

On the Sunday, he rose again from the dead.

That is why the Easter holidays always start on a Friday.

Easter also has the memory of the ancient, pre-Christian, festival of Eostre, held around the time of the spring equinox, which was a festival of growth, renewal and fertility. That is why there are the symbols of eggs and rabbits.

So enjoy the extra-long weekend, and Happy Easter!

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Holi 2024

Children covered in coloured powder as part of the Holi festival
Children celebrating Holi Image by shekharchopra85 from Pixabay

Holi, the Hindu spring festival, starts on Monday 25 March. It also celebrates the marriage of the gods Krishna and Radha, and the triumph of good over evil.

The night before Holi, a large bonfire is often lit, signifying the victory of good over evil, and getting rid of the old and the coming of the new.

On the day itself, people good-naturedly throw coloured powder over each other, and it is a festival of forgiveness and new starts.

While an ancient tradition in India, it is also popuar in places with large Indian populations – not only in the UK, but also in places like Fiji, Mauritius and the Caribbean.

There is a major Holi celebration at Bushey in London on Saturday 23 March from 12:30 pm (tickets required).

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Nowruz 2024

Persian Nowruz Haft-sin table, with garlic, [painted eggs, goldfish, apples, vinegar, book, pomegranate seeds, sumac, hyacinth, a coin, a mirror and a candle
Image by Gabriele M. Reinhardt from Pixabay

Nowruz, the Iranian New Year celebration, starts on 21 March 2024. The festival starts at the spring equinox, and lasts for 13 days.

It is celebrated in Iran as the New Year. It is a public holiday in Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, and other Central Asian countries. It is also celebrated in the Persian-speaking diaspora.

It is a time for spring cleaning, and celebrating with friends and family. So share some of the “Seven S” foods with your friends, and welcome the coming of spring.

Celebrations in London include a Disco Tehran night at the Jazz Cafe in Camden on Friday 29 March.

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Housing Ombudsman – call for Resident Panel applications

The Housing Ombudsman is looking for people to join its Resident Housing Panel. Applicants must be living in England and be living in social housing. The Resident Housing Panel will help the Ombudsman to improve residents’ lives through landlords’ services.

Applications are open now and close on 30 April 2024. Click on the link below for more information.

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Ramadan 2024

Silhouette of a mosque on a green background with a row of lanterns across the top
Image by john peter from Pixabay

Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, starts on the 11 March, and goes until 08 April.

Muslims fast during daylight hours during this time, not even drinking liquids. The fasting promotes spiritual reflection, self-improvement and heightened religious devotion. This includes praying, reading the Quran, and giving to charity.

The nights are a time for family gatherings, feasting and celebrations.

So Ramadan mubarak (blessed Ramadan) to all those who are observing the fast.