BT demand prime advertising spot on the Town Hall Square
Image from the application, with one kiosk replaced (phone boxes 3 & 4 just out of shot). Imagine things without the temporary hoardings. The removal of the four dilapidated phone boxes from the Town Hall Square is long overdue, so
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 ReadingThe Lockdown Census – March 21st 2021
Summary Here’s another appeal for your participation at this most difficult of times. Only just about a fortnight ago we asked for your support in redesignating the Forum, a consultation that closes on 19th March (click the link to be
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
Continue ReadingGreen shoots of a Crouch End recovery?
As our January review of the local economy was a tad grim, we thought a peek at some soon-to-open newcomers might offer a ray of post-vaccine sunshine. Brave stuff to open in a pandemic, but then we’ve also seen the
Continue ReadingConsultation on redesignation of Crouch End Neighbourhood Forum
A slightly odd time to be asking for support, what with a slight lockdown hibernation. Stay tuned. The official consultation on the Forum is on the Haringey website, see the following… And don’t forget, you can sign up to the
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