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Camden has third highest number of empty council homes in London, data reveals

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 13 December 2024

Council says it is hiring new staff to manage and allocate vacant properties to bring numbers down

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Town Hall to maintain ‘generous’ council tax relief for poorest households

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 10 December 2024
Camron Aref-Adib

Decision comes as Royal Borough of Greenwich scraps exemption in bid to save £1 million

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Mary Headlam: An Artist Rediscovered, Abbott and Holder Gallery, exhibition review: ‘Impressive command of draughtsmanship’

By Sarah Birch | Monday 9 December 2024

The ‘expressive flair’ of the artist, a child of the great age of British illustration, is on full display

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Camden Council dubbed ‘anti-social landlord’ by national housing campaign

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 4 December 2024

Town Hall among 45 housing providers singled out by the Social Housing Action Campaign

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Town Hall weighing up impact of new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 3 December 2024

New powers from Home Office could see offenders jailed for up to two years

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Christmas in Camden: Music, theatre and more to get you into the festive spirit

By camdencitizen | Tuesday 3 December 2024

The borough has a variety of cultural attractions for those seeking some Yuletide joy

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Housing watchdog rebukes Camden Council over ‘defensive’ complaints culture

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 3 December 2024
Richard Blakeway

Ombudsman says one elderly resident was forced to climb stairs repeatedly due to delays to lift repairs

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The 80s: Photographing Britain, Tate Britain, exhibition review: ‘A big show with a big takeaway’

By Sarah Birch | Wednesday 27 November 2024

This mammoth photography collection showcases artists who found ‘new ways of imagining their local communities’

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‘Be radical again’: Council urged to divest from Israeli arms companies

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 22 November 2024

Campaigners argue Town Hall pension fund suffers from ‘democratic deficit’

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Camden Council defends controversial licensing plans – as residents complain they ‘favour businesses’

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 21 November 2024

Plans to let night-time venues stay open later were pulled earlier this year following police concerns

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Picasso: printmaker, British Museum, exhibition review: ‘Worth the effort’

By Sarah Birch | Tuesday 19 November 2024

This collection of around 100 pieces show the master at his most versatile

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Town Hall tight-lipped on four-day week following government’s policy shift

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 15 November 2024

Ministry for Local Government recently dropped opposition to councils reducing working days

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‘Horrifying’: Persistent absences in Camden schools still higher than national average, council says

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 12 November 2024

Overall attendance in 2023/24 remains below pre-pandemic levels

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Council leader hails ‘new future’ as HS2 heads for Euston

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 1 November 2024

Cllr Richard Olszewski says rail extension offers up to 34,000 more jobs and 2,500 new homes

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Town Hall refuses to say how long it knew councillor was in hiding in Bangladesh

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 25 October 2024

Cllr Nazma Rahman was entitled to keep basic allowance for period she was absent

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Council announces extra £1.3 million for special needs services in Camden

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 22 October 2024

Funding boost will help Town Hall tackle two-year waits for autism and ADHD diagnoses

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Nearly 13,000 Camden pensioners to lose winter fuel allowance, council confirms

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 17 October 2024

Town Hall insists its pension credit uptake campaign will help support pensioners with cost of living

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Cutting ‘appalling’ waits for autism diagnosis difficult, council admits

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 17 October 2024

Families are waiting 86 weeks on average for autism and ADHD diagnoses, report finds

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Pro-Palestine activists ‘shocked’ after ejection from council meeting

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 16 October 2024

Campaigners say council has ‘banned’ the word ‘genocide’ by removing silent protesters

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Camden Council to redesign carer support services after ‘a lot of learning’

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 11 October 2024
Anna Wright

Proposals will bring in new digital support services and help for younger carers

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