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 ReadingGreen space in Park Road under threat
Image: Haringey’s proposal for Park Road. Just opposite the Queenswood Medical Practice in Park Road is a pleasant green space with trees that sits alongside Ramsey Court and is enjoyed by the residents there. Earlier this year Haringey Council announced
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 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 ReadingTown Hall Square design (a recap)
Here’s an issue that often comes up: the new square. It’s clearly an important matter for the community – and, we think, one for the local economy too. The hoardings are due to come down this summer. We thought a quick
Continue ReadingCrouch End conservation update
The current bloom of restoration work across Crouch End appears to be spreading: activity at our most important building, Hornsey Town Hall, is underway, the building now mummified in plastic; while the overhaul of Hornsey Central Library is due to
Continue ReadingA breath of fresh air in the High Street? – and a possible Policy Approach
We published on this site not long since a blog setting out a rate of shop closures in Crouch End greatly increased when compared to recent years. Despite the short time that has passed we have since then seen Heirloom
Continue ReadingLiveable Crouch End summer season – update May 2019
Liveable Crouch End – the scheme to improve local travel and the liveability of the neighbourhood – is gradually moving through the preparatory stages, and after a reasonably comprehensive effort to gauge local opinion Haringey have now published their initial consultation findings:
Continue ReadingLocal Heritage List additions – Railway Tavern & King’s Head
As mentioned in our blog outlining the review of Haringey’s Local Heritage List, the Forum has lobbed in a few extra suggestions for inclusion. In this post we’re looking at some of our nominations, local landmarks – the Railway Tavern, the
Continue ReadingLocal Heritage List extras – Earl Haig & the Arthouse
As mentioned in our previous blog outlining the review of Haringey’s Local Heritage List, the Forum has lobbed in a few extra suggestions for inclusion. In this post we’re looking at some of our nominations, local curios – the Earl Haig,
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