Blue Plaque unveiled to Muppets creator

A blue plaque has been unveiled in Hampstead at a former home of Jim Henson – creator of Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, & Elmo along with the rest of the Muppets.

http://camdennewjournal.com/article/blue-plaque-to-muppets-creator-jim-henson-attached-to-former-hampstead-home?sp=1&sq=jim%2520henson

2021 Open House London

Open House is a festival celebrating the buildings around us. They could be historic, or dramatic, or unique, and usually hard to get into.

The Open House Festival goes from 04 September to 12 September.

https://openhouselondon.open-city.org.uk/

They have a varied programme including:

  • BSL family activities at British Library on 04 September (SOLD OUT)
  • Family activities at the Freemason’s Hall, Covent Garden (04 and 05 September)
  • Self-guided tours around Camden, by foot or bicycle
  • Tours of the Working Men’s College, Camden Town (04 and 05 September)
  • Tours of Isokon Building (Lawn Road Flats), Belsize Park (04 and 05 September)
  • Free entry to Keats House, Hampstead (05 September)
  • Entry to Kenwood House Dairy and Carriage House, Hampstead (05 and 11 September)
  • Tours of 8 Stoneleigh Terrace, Highgate, built by Camden’s Public Housing Department 1972 (multiple tours on 11 and 12 September)
  • Walking Tours of Swiss Cottage Library (11 September)
  • Information boards at public spaces including Gasholder Park, Granary Square (Kings Cross)
  • Online talks about Belle-Vue retirement community, Hampstead (08 September)
  • Virtual Tour of Regent High School, Somers Town (11 September)
  • Walkabout of 8a Belsize Court Garages, converted to an office and maisonette (12 September)
  • and many other events across London

Notice from Camden Council re recent Flooding

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Camden Council logo

Flooding in Camden – repairs service taking emergency calls only

Dear tenant

You may be aware that there was flooding again in areas of Camden yesterday (Sunday 25 July).

Yesterday’s flooding was less severe than the flooding two weeks ago, but the repairs service are receiving a very high volume of calls for support related to water damage or other issues caused by the heavy rain, so we are currently only taking emergency calls.

If you need emergency repairs to your council home caused by flooding, call us on 020 7974 4444, option 3 then 1. We will get to everyone so please bear with us and stay on the line if you’re struggling to get through. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call the emergency services on 999.

We are currently only taking emergency calls, so please only contact us by phone to report an emergency repair. If your repair is not an emergency, you can report it online as normal using your Camden Account.

Please be aware that if you report an emergency which isn’t an emergency, our repairs staff will not complete your job and you will need to book another appointment.

Contact your neighbourhood housing officer if you need help or support because of flooding. There is more information about the flooding and support for Camden residents on our website.

We have had to cancel some non-emergency repairs this week so that we can prioritise the people whose homes have been affected by the floods. If your repair has been delayed, we apologise for the inconvenience as we know that some tenants have been waiting a long time for non-essential repairs. We assure you we will get to your job as quickly as we can.

Thank you all for your patience.

Danny Waite, Head of Repairs and Operations

Scot Reid, Head of Property Customer Services and Engagement

Flooding in Camden — a message from Housing Repairs

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Camden Council logo

Dear tenant

Following flooding in areas of Camden on Monday 12 July, Council teams including housing repairs have been working with emergency services to support residents who have been affected.

If you need emergency repairs to your council home caused by flooding, call us on 020 7974 4444, option 3 then 1. We are currently receiving a very high volume of calls so please bear with us if you are struggling to get through. If you or someone else is in immediate danger call the emergency services on 999.

Contact your neighbourhood housing officer if you need help or support because of flooding. There is more information about the flooding and support for Camden residents on our website.

We are currently only taking emergency calls and we expect that to be the case for at least until the end of the week. If your repair is not an emergency, please report it online using your Camden Account.

Please be aware that if you report an emergency which isn’t an emergency, our repairs staff will not complete your job and you will need to book another appointment.

We have had to cancel some non-emergency repairs this week so that we can prioritise the people whose homes have been affected by the floods. If your repair has been delayed, we apologise for the inconvenience as we know that some tenants have been waiting a long time for non-essential repairs. We assure you we will get to your job as quickly as we can.

Thank you all for your patience.

Danny Waite, Head of Repairs and Operations

Scot Reid, Head of Property Customer Services and Engagement

Agar Grove Redevelopment wins Passivhaus award

The redevelopment of the Agar Grove Estate has won Large Project of the Year at the 2021 UK Passivhaus Awards.

Passivhaus is a type of building (doesn’t have to be a house!) that is super-insulated and energy efficient, has no cold drafts in winter, doesn’t overheat in summer, and has good ventilation. Many people think that this type of building is what all buildings should be like in the future if society is going to drastically cut its greenhouse gas emissions.

https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/passivhaus_awards/uk-passivhaus-awards-2021/

For more information see below:

https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/projects/detail/?cId=100#.XIFRnSj7Q2w

Congratulations to all involved.

Free COVID-19 vaccinations in Camden

A message from Camden Council:

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Camden Council logo

If you haven’t yet had your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, there are pop-up vaccine events happening in Camden every day this week except for Sunday, many of which don’t require bookings in advance – see below for more info or visit camden.gov.uk/getting-the-vaccine.

If you haven’t had your first dose then please pop-along and get vaccinated – and why not invite unvaccinated friends and family members to join you? Unless stated otherwise, if you’re eligible for your second dose of the vaccine you’ll be able to get that too but you must have had the same vaccine for your first dose. Click here for more information.

You don’t need to be registered with a GP or have an NHS number to be vaccinated and we won’t ask for proof of ID, address or immigration status.

Alternatively, you can also book a vaccine appointment by calling 119 for free or visiting nhs.uk/coronavirusvaccine. Those not registered with a GP can complete the form at camden.gov.uk/form and anyone needing support to book an appointment can call us on 020 7974 4444 (option 9).

If you’re not free this week, we’ll be adding all local vaccine events to our website at camden.gov.uk/getting-the-vaccine

LocationDate and timeBooking informationVaccine type
Peckwater Centre, 6 Peckwater Street NW5 2UPWednesday 30 June, 9.30am – 12pm and 2pm-5.30pmNo booking needed – just turn upPfizer – 1st dose only
Royal Free Recreation Club, Fleet Road NW3 2QGWednesday 30 June 9.30am – 12pm; 2pm – 4pm and 6pm – 8pmNo booking needed – just turn upPfizer – 1st dose only
Student Central, University of London, Malet Street, WC1E 7HYThursday 1 July, 2-6pmBook an appointment by clicking this linkIf you need support to book, call Camden Council on 020 7974 4444 (option 9)Pfizer
Royal Free Recreation Club, Fleet Road NW3 2QGThursday 1 July 9.30am – 12pm; 2pm – 4pm and 6pm – 8pmNo booking needed – just turn upPfizer – 1st dose only
Royal Free Recreation Club, Fleet Road NW3 2QGFriday 2 July 9.30am – 12pmNo booking needed – just turn upPfizer – 1st dose only
Peckwater Centre, 6 Peckwater Street NW5 2UPFriday 2 July, 9.30am – 12pm and 2pm – 5.30pmNo booking needed – just turn upPfizer – 1st dose only
Queen’s Crescent Community Association car park, Queen’s Crescent, NW5 4QEFriday 2 July, 3-7pmSpeak to Luthfur at Kentish Town Baitul Aman Mosque or call 020 7974 4444 (option 9)Moderna
Car park outside Sidings Community Centre, Brassey Road, NW6 2BASaturday 3 July, 10am-2pmCall 020 7974 4444 (option 9)Moderna
Car park outside Sidings Community Centre, Brassey Road, NW6 2BATuesday 6 July, 3-7pmCall 020 7974 4444 (option 9)Moderna
Kilburn Library, 12-22 Kilburn High Road, NW6 5UHThursday 8 July, 11am – 3pmBook an appointment by clicking this linkIf you need support to book, call Camden Council on 020 7974 4444 (option 9)Pfizer