Hornsey Town Hall Square and the case of the disappearing paving
More shenanigans with HTH and the Town Hall Square, this time over the issue of the paving materials – people may have noticed the slow unveiling over recent weeks. The problem is, it’s the wrong stone: granite rather than the
Continue ReadingHornsey Library – official celebration
Official Celebration As locals will know, the £3m Hornsey Library restoration project completed during Covid and the building quietly reopened around a year ago. So we’re happy to report a grand opening is belatedly arranged, this – 23rd November 2021 from
Continue ReadingThe demise of horse chestnuts on the Town Hall green
(Above: the other horse chestnut, centre, distressed, just prior to felling in 2016. The tree under current discussion is to the right. Credit:google street view) Much local anguish during the last few weeks over the fate of the diseased horse
Continue ReadingBT demand prime advertising spot on the Town Hall Square
Image from the application, with kiosk replaced (phone boxes 3 & 4 just out of shot). Imagine things without the temporary hoardings. STOP PRESS: The application for the advertising hub was refused consent by Haringey’s planners on July 14th. See
Continue ReadingThe Boundary Commission takes a dim view of Hornsey
People may have noticed another review of parliamentary boundaries is underway, due for completion 2023. Details at the Boundary Commission here. Unlike the recent review of Haringey council ward boundaries (which directly impact on local issues such as planning, see
Continue ReadingHigh street evolution: signposts
We don’t know when a return to normality for the economy will appear, but like the rest of you, there’s one key indicator we’re in the habit of checking: the high street. Green shoots and all that, there’s a good
Continue ReadingRedesignation of Crouch End Neighbourhood Forum
Redesignation of Crouch End Neighbourhood Forum We’re pleased to report that the application for the quinquennial renewal of the Crouch End Neighbourhood Forum was successful, and Haringey Council has now officially approved redesignation until 2026. Our thanks are due to
Continue ReadingSchool streets, a little delay
Haringey have contacted us to confirm the launch of the school streets has been delayed … “The School Street was to go-live on Monday 19 April 2021 but, unfortunately, this has been delayed by one week. The reason for this
Continue ReadingAll roads lead to Haringey, *again*
High Time for the Crouch End Spring Streaterie Highway 2021 Revisited. We’re reminded not to let a good blog go gently. The following was originally published in May 2020. We didn’t think much has changed so you get to see
Continue ReadingIn Planning – Crouch End, February 2021
Another periodic look at significant local residential developments. Densification we believe it’s called – and on and on it goes. Images: drawings from Haringey planning portal, photos, CENF. Tottenham Lane We’re in the latter stages of the Tottenham Lane
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