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Backdated from previous BA website To clarify: Today we received the good news that Camden Council have banned the use of leaf blowing machines during the spring and early summer (out of season), when trees are dropping seed spores and blossom. This is a victory for good common sense. The next step is to press … Continue reading Camden Council BAN the use of Leaf Blowing machines ‘out of season’.

Backdated from previous BA website We congratulate the University of London on banning the use of leaf-blowing machines on their Bloomsbury Campus. The use of these machines has caused massive pollution and nuisance in Bloomsbury for many years, especially in Spring-time when the ground is covered with the dangerous spores from London Plane trees that … Continue reading University of London Bans use of Leaf Blowing machines on the Bloomsbury Campus.

Backdated from previous BA website Local authorities are not able to accept late complaints from local residents on premises licences, a judgement in the Court of Appeal confirmed last week. The binding ruling involved London’s Albert Hall, which applied for a variation of its licence in May 2009, to allow boxing tournaments. Originally there were … Continue reading Importance of Community Vigilance on Licensing Applications

Backdated from previous BA website Anyone with an interest in Bloomsbury will enjoy reading the results of this unique research project covering the development of the area during the 19th century. The project web site will go live to the public after Friday 15th April at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/bloomsbury-project The Evening Standard story can be read at: … Continue reading The Bloomsbury Project – UCL

Backdated from previous BA website Our proposal for The Holborn School has been submitted to the Department for Education. We now need to prove that enough parents in our area would consider choosing it for their children. More details are on our website. We are running an online survey. It should only take you a … Continue reading Holborn and St. Pancras Secondary School Campaign. Message from whereismyschool.org.uk

Backdated from previous BA website As part of our pre-application consultation process, we are hosting a public exhibition on Wednesday 16th March and Friday 18th March, from 4pm to 8pm at the Crossrail Visitor Centre (16-18 St Giles High Street, WC2H 8LN) TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD CROSSRAIL STATION OVER SITE DEVELOPMENTS (OSD)EASTERN TICKET HALL – ONE … Continue reading St Giles Circus/ TCR, Over Station Development Exhibition, 16th and 18th March

Backdated from previous BA website In August 2010 Camden Council begin preparatory works to convert Russell Square to two way working. The change will improve safety and make journeys more direct whilst also reducing unnecessary traffic flow around the western three sides of the square. This will mean changes to signals at junctions around the … Continue reading Bloomsbury – a strategic vision update improvement

Backdated from previous BA website The Bloomsbury Association mourns the death of Anna Hellman who died on Monday 7 Feb at St JohnA?s Hospice in London. Anna was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2009 but fought on bravely in her inimitable style right to the end. Anna will be sadly missed. Anna lived in Bury Place, … Continue reading Obituary – Anna Hellmann, Bloomsbury 1943-2011

Backdated from previous BA website Find out what is going on in Bloomsbury Ward and help us set the goals for the action group. BloomsburyMonday 31 January 20117.00pm – 8.30pmCommittee Room 1 & 2, 1st Floor Camden Town Hall, Judd St, WC1H 9JE Outline of Meeting6.45pm    Opportunity to meet Bloomsbury ward councillors7.00pm    Welcome and introductions – Cllr … Continue reading Bloomsbury Area Action Group – Camden Town Hall, Monday 31 January 2011

Backdated from previous BA website Re: 2010/5956/P Planning application submitted to the London Borough of Camden for the widening and two-way working of Hanway Street (45 metres), and use of loading bay at flank of 6-17 Tottenham Court Road to facilitate access for delivery vehicles to the rear servicing yard of nos 14-28 Oxford Street … Continue reading Hanway Street/ Hanway Place Conservation Area – Primark service vehicle entrance plan approved by Camden Council