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Backdated from previous BA website Bloomsbury is a safer place after this successful police operation. Five drug dealers operating in Camden have been jailed for a total of sixteen years and eight months. Five drug dealers operating in Camden have been jailed for a total of sixteen years and eight months.  On Friday 10th November … Continue reading Congratulations to Camden Police – Bloomsbury Drug Dealers Jailed

Backdated from previous BA website For further information visit: http://www.camdentogether.org.uk The Bloomsbury Ward meeting is on: Tues 21st NOV: 7pm at New London Architecture, The Building Centre, 26 Store Street, WC1 Strategy & Policy,Camden Strategy UnitLondon Borough of CamdenRoom 305, Town HallJudd StreetLondon WC1H 9JE 17 October 2006 Dear colleague, On 5 September the consultation … Continue reading Important new consultation on Community Strategy 2007-2012 by Camden Council

Backdated from previous BA website It would be good to know that Section 106 money is REALLY used for the purpose it was intended. Should it be used as a premium on a leased building by Camden for example? See example here: http://preview.tinyurl.com/2b44g3 [Open in new window] Report on LB Camden taking a lease on … Continue reading Use of Section 106 monies by Camden Council?

Backdated from previous BA website Why does Camden Council continue to ignore the vast consensus of opinion that says we need a new Secondary School south of the Euston Road. Lets see some serious discussion taking place with University College London on their offer. We have waited 60 years so far but its time the … Continue reading Make a difference Camden! We desperately need a secondary school south of Euston Road!

Backdated from previous BA website It would seem that Camden Parks Department seems to think or has an expectation that they should - indeed, must - make money. Increasingly Camden's parks are being rented out to host commercial 'events'. Camden Council has control over 68 designated parks, ranging from small Central London garden-squares (e.g. Bloomsbury), … Continue reading What is happening to our parks?

Backdated from previous BA website Please be advised that today (Friday 6th Jan) an official of Camden Council submitted the application for planning permission for the 'temporary' fixed site Needle Exchange in the Tottenham Court Road Underpass. It is incredible that this facility should be proposed for "what is regarded as one of the worst … Continue reading New Dedicated Fixed Site Needle Exchange Planning Application Submitted by Camden Council

Backdated from previous BA website The 2006 elections in Camden have the prospect of being a little more interesting than usual - provided you decide to use your vote! The BA will host a Hustings event during April 06. In the meantime, if you would like to let us know what you think we should … Continue reading May 2006 Local Elections – What would you like to see on the Bloomsbury Manifesto

Backdated from previous BA website The Camden Labour Group, led by Cllr Anna Stewart have managed to ostracise themselves from the mainstream debate in Camden after 35 years of power culminating in a landslide defeat because of the arrogance of their executive. We wish the new executive every success. New administration elected25-May-2006 Camden's Councillors have … Continue reading NEW CAMDEN ADMINISTRATION ELECTED

Backdated from previous BA website We attended at St Mungo's Endell Street to hear the announcement and presentation about the proposed refurbishment of the hostel. This is a government funded project costing A#3.24M and plans will be submitted to Camden Planning in the near future. St Mungo's own the freehold of this building. A lively … Continue reading St Mungo’s Endell Street – Refurbishment

Backdated from previous BA website Camden Police are asking for the legislation to introduce a Dispersal Zone for Holborn, Covent Garden and Bloomsbury that gives them the powers to to tackle the anti social behaviour of drug dealing / taking - the persons who are congregating together waiting to deal or take the drugs. It … Continue reading West End Dispersal Zone – We need your help?