#camden-council tag

1 month ago

Camden pregnancy payment to continue after trial

Camden Council extends a £500 pregnancy grant scheme for low-income families for another year, helping with baby expenses and building community support.

3 months ago

Teen with complex needs had no support - report

The 17-year-old boy, known only as Y, missed out on home-based support for his autism, dyslexia and social skills to which he was legally entitled - partly due to Camden Council's attempt to overturn a special educational needs and disabilities (Send) tribunal's decision. The ombudsman ruled the council caused injustice to both the teenager and his mother - known as Miss X - who experienced "significant distress" during her struggle to get her son support.

Education

fromwww.standard.co.uk

3 months ago

London council pays family over 38,000 after autistic boy left with no educational support for two years

Camden Council failed to provide a legally required EOTAS and EHCP services, leaving a 17-year-old with autism and dyslexia without support for over two years.

3 months ago

Six-year window fix wait leaves family freezing

A mother and daughter have endured six years in a cold, damp Camden council property after repeated failures to replace broken windows, worsening health issues.

4 months ago

Council's repair delays blamed for ceiling collapse

Camden Council's repeated failures to fix an upstairs leak caused a collapsed ceiling, prolonged temporary accommodation, and criticism from the Housing Ombudsman.

fromTime Out London

5 months ago

Inside 'mind-blowingly good' plans for new cycle lanes in central London

Holborn Liveable Neighbourhood proposes pedestrianising central Holborn streets and adding protected cycle lanes, larger pavements, trees, and seating to improve air quality and walking/cycling.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

5 months ago

Locals angry after pavement left 'like a ski jump'

A newly laid sloping pavement on West End Lane creates a dangerous trip hazard, prompting residents and Camden Council to pursue a widened, level footpath.

#social-housing

London politics

Council telling tenants we are sorry you felt the need to complain' deemed insincere

fromwww.independent.co.uk

London politics

Council changes way it apologises to tenants

London politics

Council telling tenants we are sorry you felt the need to complain' deemed insincere

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London politics

Council changes way it apologises to tenants

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TV star 'fears heart attack' moving e-bikes blocking street outside his home

Robert Powell criticizes Camden Council for obstructive e-bike parking that blocks the pavement outside his home, endangering residents.

Environment

Hopes for total barbecue ban at historic park dashed by council

Camden Council has not lifted the temporary barbecue ban in Waterlow Park due to air quality concerns and wildfire risks.

London

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Actor Robert Powell sent '570 photographs' to Camden Council over e-bike pile-up outside his door

Robert Powell has battled Camden Council for four years over e-bikes blocking access outside his home.

North London estate set to be demolished and rebuilt over 20-year period

The local authority plans to knock down all of the buildings on the estate, currently home to 316 flats, to replace them with 326 new homes for social rent and an additional 530 new flats for sale on the private market.

Renovation

LGBT

Council challenged on trans colours road crossing

A woman plans a legal challenge to remove transgender-themed road crossings in Bloomsbury, claiming they infringe her rights as a Christian.

McDonald's given green light for longer opening hours despite crime concerns

McDonald's in Finchley Road received approval to extend its hours to 6am-2am after addressing community concerns effectively.

New plan for 'in-your-face' red 24-storey tower gets go-ahead

Camden Council approved plans for a tower in Swiss Cottage, increasing homes to 237 including 70 affordable, despite local opposition.

The new park that was designed by the public

The reopening of a green space in Swiss Cottage incorporates public ideas aimed at improving biodiversity and community engagement, highlighting the importance of parks in urban areas.

London politics

Council warned over risk of buying O2 Centre site

Opposition councillors warn Camden Council's purchase of the O2 Centre site poses unacceptable taxpayer risks without sufficient planning.

London food

fromTime Out London

One of the West End's most famous streets is getting a cycle-friendly makeover

Shaftesbury Avenue is set to receive 550 metres of new dedicated bike routes for safer cycling.

fromTime Out London

Pubs and clubs in this north London borough will soon be allowed to stay open later

Camden Council has approved extended hours for venues to serve food and alcohol.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London borough green-lights longer opening hours for pubs and clubs

Camden Council's new licensing policy allows venues to extend hours, aiming to boost business while enhancing community safety and engagement.

Camden High Street pedestrianisation trial starts tomorrow: All you need to know

The trial pedestrianisation of Camden High Street aims to improve public space and reduce pavement crowding, lasting 18 months with various events planned.

London politics

1 year ago

Plans for alterations to historic hotel outside Kings Cross station

Over 60 planning applications were submitted to Camden Council recently, including residential unit conversions and hotel modifications.

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