Posts by Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter
‘Beautiful park in the sky’: Camden’s answer to New York High Line moves one step closer
Planning application for 1.2km above-ground walkway has been submitted
Read More‘A Space for Us’: Somers Town Museum sheds light on local history
Tucked away on a side street between Euston and King’s Cross is a treasure trove of Somers Town history
Read MoreCamden’s new mayor Nasim Ali to raise money for Hopscotch Women’s Centre
Cllr Ali announced that the mayor’s charity for his term of office is a centre supporting women affected by inequality
Read MoreCauliflower choking death inquest: Coroner says care home staff still unable to describe correct first aid
‘Even 18 months after the event when they were giving evidence in court this week, some staff were unable to describe the correct treatment for choking.’
Read MoreCamden man’s cauliflower choking death ruled as ‘neglect’
Cristofaro Priolo suffered a cardiac arrest after choking on a meal of cauliflower cheese
Read MoreLocal elections 2022: Conservative leader loses seat as Labour tightens grip on Camden
Oliver Cooper’s election gamble backfires, with the Liberal Democrats now the largest opposition party in the borough
Read MoreLocal elections 2022: Parties outline priorities as Camden prepares for fierce contest
Fifty-five council seats are up for grabs in tomorrow’s voting
Read MoreHaverstock independent candidate ‘shocked’ at local housing conditions
Mohamed Farah, who works with the Somali Community Development Trust, vows to give people a voice
Read More‘Camden Council should do more to fight austerity,’ says Kentish Town South candidate
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) hopeful Hannah Power also takes aim at gentrification in the borough
Read MoreLocal elections 2022: Candidates quizzed on plans for tower block close to the British Museum at Bloomsbury hustings
Labour hopefuls address residents’ concerns at Save Museum Street event
Read MoreMajor O2 Centre plans dominate South Hampstead hustings
Labour and Conservative candidates face grilling from residents
Read MoreLocal elections 2022: Candidates gear up for fierce contest in Camden
Number of wards has increased from 18 to 20 after boundary changes, creating one extra councillor
Read More‘Are you really a mayor?’: Sabrina Francis on her experience as a Black woman in the role – and why the Child Q scandal is a ‘stark reminder’
‘People can be very nice to a Black woman if she has a chain,’ said Francis. ‘But I have also been in spaces where I have been viewed with suspicion.’
Read MoreDeliveroo kitchen told to ‘pack up and move on’ in victory for Swiss Cottage residents
Council planners issue verdict after hearing concerns about the location, odours, and cyclists’ safety
Read More‘Spirit of solidarity’: Camden politicians urged to extend support for Ukrainian refugees
Council leader says people are likely to be in the country for longer than the six months covered by government scheme
Read MoreUkrainian refugees facing ‘visa inequalities’ upon arrival in the UK, warns Camden’s council leader
Georgia Gould calls for ‘alignment across the visa routes’
Read MoreCamden voters to quiz borough’s political leaders at election hustings next week
People can book a place as council heavyweights answer questions ahead of voting on 5 May
Read More‘Covid is rampant’, warns University College Hospital chief
David Probert says rising infection rate is causing ‘great anxiety’, with teams being ‘knocked out’ by staff absences
Read MoreLap dancing club given three months to wind down
Police argued that major changes brought by HS2 made SophistiCats unsuitable for the area
Read MoreCamden residents set for 4.2 per cent hike in council tax
Town Hall finance chief says borough has ‘little choice’ in wake of pandemic and years of austerity
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