Posts by Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter
Camden mayor launches annual toy appeal as families struggle with ‘unprecedented’ cost-of-living crisis
‘Looking after each other has never been more important,’ says Cllr Nasim Ali
Read MorePeople’s confidence and mental health at low ebb amid cost-of-living crisis, warn Camden charity bosses
Charities and teachers were invited by the council to discuss the crisis
Read More‘Reduced costs and volatility’: Camden Council to purchase its energy through a buying group until 2028
Town Hall says strategy has seen it pay 68 per cent less than market highs
Read MoreCyclists demand faster safety improvements at deadly road junction
Eight people have died in collisions with large vehicles at Holborn Gyratory since 2008
Read MoreCamden’s top politicians to explore joining scheme to build secure home for London’s most vulnerable children
The initiative would fund 24 spaces for youngsters in the capital, where no such home currently exists
Read MoreCamden’s Roundhouse wins licence for more late-night events despite residents’ fears over noise
Venue will be allowed to host events until 3am up to 24 times a year
Read MoreThe Roundhouse wants to double the number of nights it stays open until 3am – but faces wrath of ‘shocked’ residents
Locals fear plans ‘will cause additional public nuisance’
Read MorePlanning inspector visits site at centre of row between Camden Council and hospital charity
Gareth Thomas is considering the scheme, which Camden rejected over concerns about the reduced number of affordable homes
Read MoreLong-running row between Camden Council and hospital charity over housing development reignites at planning hearing
UCLH Charity says scheme ‘not viable’ unless it cuts number of affordable homes
Read MoreAbbey Road set for major housing scheme after approval from Town Hall planners
Councillors say two blocks of flats can be demolished and redeveloped in regeneration project
Read More‘Camden’s oldest restaurant’ has licence suspended following allegation of sexual assault
Popular Greek eatery Elysee, open since 1936, has already been shut for a month
Read MoreHappy hour for German beer festival as it wins council approval for event in Grange Park
Oktoberfest organiser says the festival is ‘about people being together’
Read More‘Incredible’ Camden hostel that was once home to George Orwell and Ho Chi Minh is set to release fundraising book
Arlington House has featured in songs by Madness and The Pogues
Read MoreCafe owner told to rethink plans for new venue in Camden Town after residents raise concerns over revellers
Licensing committee says the place ‘seems to be mainly a bar’
Read More‘She loved coming to Camden’: Local politicians pay tribute to the Queen’s ‘grace and kindness’
The late monarch made a number of visits to the borough during her reign
Read MoreCamden set to create house-building company to give it access to millions in grant funding
A new subsidiary would save scheme for 34 council homes in Somers Town, according to Town Hall report
Read MoreCamden residents create flood resilience network following heavy rainfall
Locals are calling for gullies to be unblocked to prevent future floods
Read MoreHospital charity lodges appeal after its proposal to cut affordable homes on Cleveland Street site was rejected by council planners
The move from UCLH Charity is the latest in a years-long saga over the development
Read MoreGeorgian townhouse on Tottenham Street to be demolished despite concerns over loss of heritage
Building described as ‘something of an oddity’ is to make way for an 11-storey block
Read MoreCamden residents share flood protection advice after last year’s carnage
Extreme rain in July 2021 affected around 135 homes – forcing some residents into temporary accommodation
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