Protest Archive

  • bettingshop3

    Another Betting Shop in Wood Green…

    Please consider this petition to allow local people a say over what happens in their area: change.org Yet another betting shop has recently opened in Wood Green. A little history at this point: In the late spring/early summer of last year, a sign went up...

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  • The proposed railway depot

    Coronation Sidings Approved as Committee yields

    After a marathon meeting, development was approved by 6 votes to 3. Those voting in favour were Cllrs Demirci, Peacock, Basu, Brabazon, Rice (all five labour) and Strang (Lib DemCrouch End). Those against were Cllrs Reid, Beacham and Butcher (all three LibDem). Here are some...

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  • Time running out for objections: Heartlands

    Decision time for Heartlands

    The Heartlands planning application will be heard on 22nd September 2011 so time is fast running out for objections to be made. Following a General Meeting on 15th June 2011, we wrote to the council with our objections to the project. Residents reaffirmed their objections at our AGM on...

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  • Gasholder 1 under threat from the Heartlands development

    Save Hornsey Gas Holder No.1

    The latest Heartlands outline planning application includes the demolition of Hornsey gas holder no.1, contrary to strengthening interest in its retention and the original vision that the industrial heritage of the area should have a place in its redevelopment. It is essential that we have an...

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  • Time to improve dangerous footpath at Hornsey railway bridge

    Time to improve dangerous footpath at Hornsey railway bridge

    This week’s  Hornsey Journal has exposed Haringey Council’s excuses for not widening this vital footpath as muddled and confused.

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  • Buses to stop using Hornsey Park Road?

    Buses to stop using Hornsey Park Road?

    The council has, finally requested a route test  from TfL to see whether it will be possible for buses to use Mary Neuner Way in the future. We think they should be able to use a road that was designed as a bus route and serves...

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  • Council Leader promises improvements to Hornsey Park Road next year

    Council Leader promises improvements to Hornsey Park Road next year

    In an email response to complaints raised at the General Meeting on 17th February 2010, Council Leader Claire Kober has confirmed that there is both funding and a commitment  from her and the council to deliver  improvements to Hornsey Park Road next year and that the...

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  • Hornsey Park Road/Spine Road Saga better than East Enders!

    Hornsey Park Road/Spine Road Saga better than East Enders!

    Ivor Baddiel’s satirical view of life hereabouts on page 6 of this week’s Hornsey Journal. To view the digital edition this clipping was taken from, click on this link

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  • Why is the traffic so bad in Hornsey Park Road?

    Why is the traffic so bad in Hornsey Park Road?

    Despite a lengthy email correspondence with the council, Hornsey Park Road still suffers from inadequate transport infrastructure and planning which leads to congestion, fumes, and noise while the £6m spine road remains almost empty even during peak traffic.

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  • Council Ignores Pleas for Buses to Stop Using Hornsey Park Road

    Council Ignores Pleas for Buses to Stop Using Hornsey Park Road

    In an e-mail replying to pleas from the Association, Haringey Council Leader, Claire Kober has refused to support calls for buses to use the new spine road, which was specifically designed for buses.

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