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Hampstead Road Works Soon To Finish

By Jesse_Custer

Wouldn't it be lovely if they pedestrianised the area around the tube? It gets so busy during the...

By Simon__Lee at 10:44 on 01/09/10

As anyone who has been to Hampstead in the last month will know, we've had a new addition to Heath Street in the form of extensive waterworks. Here's some lovely photos for those of you who haven't had the joy: Of course the works have been a major inconvenience of everyone, people trying to visit Hampstead by bus and of course for the local businesses. No matter what people claim, a load of roadworks in from of...
New Street Signs Grace Hampstead

By Melieeee1

That is such a good picture, who was the photographer....really captured the moment....wonderful...

By Simon__Lee at 14:41 on 12/08/10

It seems that the work on Whitestone Pond has been completed, and I have to say it's not looking bad. (I've popped some pictures up here.) The Heath and Hampstead Society are continuing to fine-tune the local landscape and, as some of you may have noticed, the latest additions have been some rather vintage looking signs. The idea of the signs is to aid visitors in navigating Hampstead's streets and...

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Residents of Hampstead Could Require Permission to Paint Doors

By Simon__Lee at 11:18 on 08/09/10

Last week, Ham&High reported on new planning laws that have been put into place in Hampstead as well as in Swiss Cottage and Belsize Park. The new laws haven't pleased everyone and have split residents down the middle. The reason being, the new laws mean that even minor changes made to residents' homes will require planning permission. Changes from conversions to painting external doors will require...
Camden Libraries Now Offer Free Audiobook Downloads

By Simon__Lee at 10:26 on 02/09/10

Libraries are an under-used source of entertainment. I’ve always been a big believer of this. Where else can you actually get something for free that thousands pay for everyday and yet still be completely legal? It’s a genius idea. And now, in an attempt to get even more people using their services, Camden libraries are now giving away free audio books. &nbs...
Road Works On the High Street

By Jesse_Custer at 11:40 on 04/08/10

So the water works on the high street have been going for a couple of weeks now. Having watched the chaos unfold, it's interesting to see who as actually been affected by them, and who's complaining for the sake of complaining... The obvious annoyances comes for motorists. I've watched people trying to drive thorough and fail. Then they resort to the back roads and it all gets a little complicated, especially if...
Camden Council to Give Away £25,000

By Simon__Lee at 13:56 on 24/06/10

There's currently a drive across various London boroughs to convince people to pay their council tax by direct debit. Obviously such a system is efficient and easier to manage for both parties, but of course there are people out there who are wary of change... To encourage them, Camden council is giving the opportunity for residents to win £25,000. Anyone who registers to pay by direct debit by 5PM on 15th July will be entered...
Camden Council Cabinet Appointed

By Simon__Lee at 09:08 on 29/05/10

Camden council's cabinet and leader were appointed this week in an annual meeting in the council chamber. It fell to Labour to appoint the new administration, having won the election with thirty votes compared to the Liberal Democrats taking thirteen, the Conservatives ten and the Green Party one. The delay was due to a candidates death in the Haverstock ward. The new administration looks as follows: Leader: Councillor Nasim Ali...