Views sought from Leaseholders

Message from Councillor James Slater:

I would like to invite you to attend one of the “Listening to Leaseholders” sessions which I will be running throughout Camden this December.

I have been appointed as Cabinet Advisor for Improving Services to Camden Leaseholders this year and, as part of my report, I want to hear from leaseholders across the borough on what is going well, what could change and what needs to improve. These will guide the recommendations I make in my report to Camden Council in the spring.

I will be in attendance as well as members of Camden’s Leaseholder Services team to answer questions and hear feedback.

The sessions will be held on:

  • Thursday 7 December 2023 – 6:30pm-8pm – Swiss Cottage Library
  • Tuesday 12 December 2023 – 6:30pm-8pm – Camden Town Hall
  • Thursday 14 December 2023 – 6:30pm-8pm – The Greenwood Centre

You must RSVP to the sessions in advance by emailing me at james.slater@camden.gov.uk – please include both your home address and which session you wish to attend. Places will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

I really look forward to hearing from you at one of these sessions. Thank you very much for your support and please let me know if you have any questions.

Remembrance Day 2023

Four red poppies in the foreground, with more popies out of focus in the background.
Image by Tim Hill from Pixabay

Remembrance Day is on 11 November. It commemorates the end of World War 1, and all other wars.

There will, of course, be the main ceremony on Whitehall on Saturday 11 November, but there will also be various ceremonies across Camden.

Camden’s programme of remembrance:

Thursday 09 November10.00 a.m. Camden & Islington wreath laying services at the war memorial and civilian memorial – St Pancras Cemetery, 278 High Road, N2 9AG
Friday 10 November10.30 a.m. Service at Whitestone Pond War Memorial – North End Road, NW3 7ET
10.30 a.m. Service at Hampstead Cemetery – Fortune Green, NW6 1DR
11.45 a.m. Laying of wreath – St Michael’s, Camden Town, NW1 9LQ
11.45 a.m. Laying of wreath – All Hallows Church, Savernake Road, NW3 2JP
12.15 p.m. Laying of wreath – Eversholt Street Memorial, NW1 1BN (St Mary the Virgin)
12.15 p.m. Laying of wreath – St Mary Magdalene, Munster Square, NW1 3PH
12.45 p.m. Laying of wreath – Chenies Street War Memorial, WC1E 7EY
Sunday 11 November10.00 a.m. Service of Remembrance – St Pancras Church, Euston Road, NW1 2BA
10.55 a.m. Act of Remembrance and Laying of Wreaths – London and North Western Railway Company War Memorial (in front of Euston Station)
12.30 p.m. Laying of wreath – POW WWII Memorial, Mornington Crescent, NW1 0JH

Thames Water works on Gloucester Avenue September until December

Message from Thames Water:

Overnight Thames Water works – from 11 September to 2 December

Currently Thames Water are carrying out works to install a protective liner in the sewer underneath Gloucester Avenue. 

From Monday 11 September to Saturday 2 December, between 8pm and 5am, Thames Water operatives will access the Thames Water sewer at various locations to install a temporary non-structural lining on Gloucester Avenue. 

The access will be organised via manholes located on Gloucester Avenue, Oval Road, Prince Albert Road, as well as Walterton Road and Formosa Street, which are in West London (W9). This work will not be noisy.

For further details of above works and copy of notifications to each street, please follow the link here.

Camden Fringe 2023

The 17th Camden Fringe is happening right now until 27 August!

Events are happening at venues all around Camden. A random selection includes:

  • The Rose & Crown on Torriano Street
  • The Camden People’s Theatre on Hampstead Road
  • Aces and Eights on Fortess Road
  • The Cockpit Theatre on Gateforth Street
  • Upstairs at the Gatehouse in Highgate Village

A wide range of acts are taking part, many of the venues only charge £5 entry, and most of the venues are very small and intimate.

So have a look and see if there is something interesting near you.

CASP AGM 2023

CAMDEN ASSOCIATION OF STREET PROPERTIES

The CASP AGM will take place on:

Monday 4th September 2023

Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, Mornington Crescent, London NW1 1BD

(6.30-9.00pm)

Closest underground stations: Mornington Crescent / Camden Town. Buses: 214, 46, 24, 88

Please note this will be an in-person meeting and will not be accessible remotely due to all Covid-19 restrictions now being lifted. Please see below for more details.

Agenda to include:

  • Election of new Committee / Association’s Annual Report
  • Camden’s Repair / Housing / Community Safety services
  • Fire Safety and LBC Street Properties

ELECTION PROCESS

The Association will be seeking election for the following positions: Chair, Vice Chairs (2), Treasurer & Committee Members. Pls see below for more details.

Camden Cllrs and Relevant Camden Council Officers have also been invited to attend the AGM.

BSL support & Refreshments will be available at the meeting (from 6.15pm)

If you require transport, childcare, interpreters, have special dietary needs, would like this information translated, or anything else to help you attend, including any questions about the election process in case you would like to stand, please contact CASP at casp.committee@yahoo.co.uk . Please also contact Camden’s TP team for more details on 0207 974-5544. The venue has disabled access.

www.camdencasp.org.uk

Coronation events

There are many events occurring all over the country to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.

Of course there is the Coronation ceremony itself, with the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, and processions in the Mall and Whitehall. This can be seen live, or in the comfort of your own home.

A few events in and around Camden include (many of these will need to book tickets):

  • Street party in Chinatown
  • A celebration at the British Museum on Sunday
  • TOOCHI live at Nigerian restaurant Enish
  • Volunteer at Age UK as part of the Big Help Out
  • Street party at Steele’s Village, off Haverstock Hill
  • Screens and parties at Hampstead Parish Church
  • Belsize Village Coronation party
  • Golders Hill Picnic in the Park on Monday
  • Swing Dancing Party at the Archway Tavern on Sunday
  • Coronation Party Oakley Square
  • Coronation Lunch in Regents Park
  • Coronation Party in Gilbey’s Yard

https://coronation.gov.uk/events/

What now for HS2 in Camden?

Artist's impression of London Euston Station

The Government recently announced that the HS2 project between Euston Station and Old Oak Common would be delayed by two years, as a way to try and save money.

What does this mean in Camden?

https://www.hs2.org.uk/in-your-area/local-community-webpages/hs2-in-camden/

It means that most of the work at Euston station will stop for the next two years, except for some works on a new Traction Sub Station being built to serve the Northern Line of the Underground, the new skills centre being built on the previous site of the Maria Fidelis School, and the completion of the interim taxi rank in Euston Square.

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