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Backdated from previous BA website From 1st April drug testing for heroin and cocaine has been mandatory on arrest (not on charge as previously) for a wide range of trigger offences. It is an offence to refuse to take the test. Those who test positive are required to attend a drugs assessment with failure to … Continue reading NEW DRUG TESTING ARRANGEMENTS

Backdated from previous BA website In a written response to an email question by the Bloomsbury Association, The Rt. Hon. Frank Dobson, M.P. stated on 9 January 2006: "I have to say I am extremely dubious about the whole concept of Dedicated Fixed Site Needle Exchanges even if they are properly managed and closely supervised" … Continue reading Frank Dobson, M.P. dubious about Dedicated Fixed Site Needle Exchanges

Backdated from previous BA website A drug-user who preyed on a schizophrenic tenant and ruined the quality of life for Bloomsbury residents has been banned from harassing people in the area. Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court granted an anti-social behaviour order (ASBO) against Simone Holder on Thursday 9 February 2006, after hearing evidence of drug-fuelled crime … Continue reading Notorious drug pest banned from Bloomsbury

Backdated from previous BA website Proposals for a radical redesign of the area around a major Euston Road junction will soon be set out for the public to see, in a new exhibition and consultation. Camden Council will host an exhibition of a new architect's model and design proposals in the Argyle Street reception of … Continue reading Important public consultation – Euston Road, Gower Street, TCR Traffic proposals

Backdated from previous BA website Camden Council have officially withdrawn their planning application regarding the Tottenham Court Road needle exchange site today (14/02/2006), but we are neither celebrating, or will be complacent over this issue. We are deeply suspicious about their intentions as past experience has shown that Camden Drugs Action Team are not beyond … Continue reading Camden Council Needle Exchange Plans in Ruins

Backdated from previous BA website Our comments in opposition to this proposal by Camden Council have been lodged with the Development Control Sub Committee (the planning committee) and read as follows: Latest news relating to this application are at the end of the document. TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD UNDERPASS, EXIT 5TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD UNDERGROUND STATION, ANDREW … Continue reading Bloomsbury Association Objects to Camden Council proposal for Dedicated Fixed Site Needle Exchange at Tottenham Court Road Underpass

Backdated from previous BA website It is with great sadness that we report the sudden death of our friend and secretary of the Bloomsbury Association, Paul Clerkin, on Thursday 25th November. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Paul's family, Sigi his partner, Billy his 11 year old son and baby Caitlin. Funeral Service conducted by … Continue reading Paul Clerkin

Backdated from previous BA website Dear Resident LAUNCH OF BLOOMSBURY NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM Many of you will be aware that we have been considering forming a Neighbourhood Forum in Bloomsbury for some time. The sole purpose of this would be to draw together the many different groups in Bloomsbury, on a quarterly basis, to consider issues … Continue reading To all Residents’ Groups in Bloomsbury Ward

Backdated from previous BA Website From the Observer A secret Downing Street report on crack and heroin, suppressed by ministers, has discovered that the government's war on drugs has failed. The document, seen by The Observer, was one of several papers on key areas of government policy prepared by the strategy unit at the Cabinet … Continue reading ‘War on Drugs has Failed’

Backdated from previous BA website 2 Nov 2005, Camden Town Hall. Camden Executive voted to proceed to planning stage on the needle exchange proposal in the subway at Tottenham Court Road. We will now proceed to build our objection to this proposal at the planning stage together with the other West End Community and business … Continue reading Camden Council Executive vote to proceed with needle exchange at TCR