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Council & Politics · CamdenCamden High Street car ban made permanent, residents face new bus lane
Camden Council confirmed the car‑free status of Camden High Street will become permanent at the end of October 2026 following an 18‑month trial funded by Transport for London. The move costs £10,000 to administer and includes a new northbound bus lane on Kentish Town Road to cut bus delays.
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Local News · CamdenCamden Council makes Camden High Street permanently car‑free after trial
Camden Council has confirmed that the pedestrian zone on Camden High Street, introduced as an 18‑month trial, will become permanent. The decision follows a consultation where 57% of respondents backed the move, while the council also plans a design test for an extension over Camden Lock Bridge and a trial bus lane on Kentish Town Road.
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Council & Politics · CamdenCamden Council will appoint James Slater as leader on 16 November
James Slater is set to become Camden Council leader after a full‑council vote on 16 November 2026. The decision follows Sagal Abdi‑Wali’s election as MP for Holborn and St Pancras on 12 October, where she beat Green leader Zack Polanski by 12 points. Labour’s majority on the 30‑seat council makes Slater’s appointment virtually certain.
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Council & Politics · BarnetFamilies demand answers over nursery abuser's return to work
Dozens of families are demanding answers after a former nursery worker, jailed for 56 sexual offences, was allowed to return to his role following a 2021 complaint that was not reported to the police. An independent review is expected in 2027.
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Council & Politics · CamdenCamden Council to consider school closure consultations
Camden Council is set to decide on Tuesday, October 20 whether to begin public consultations on the future of four of its schools. The schools are facing challenges due to declining pupil numbers and financial pressures.
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Council & Politics · BarnetParents demand inquiry into nursery worker's return after abuse
More than 50 families are calling for an independent review into how nursery worker Vincent Chan was cleared to return to his job at a Finchley Road nursery after a 2021 complaint. Chan later filmed himself abusing three-year-old girls.
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Council & Politics · CamdenCamden Council faces questions over nursery worker safeguarding
Vincent Chan was jailed for 18 years in February for 56 offences against young children. An investigation overseen by Camden Council cleared him three years prior to his arrest, despite significant concerns being raised.
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Local News · CamdenCamden School for Girls tops demand for secondary places
Camden School for Girls has received the highest number of applications for its Year 7 places for the September 2027 intake. The Sandall Road school received 597 applications for 116 places, making it the most over-subscribed state secondary in the borough. Acland Burghley is the second most popular.
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Property & Planning · CamdenBelsize Lane restaurant could become security deposit facility
A former restaurant in Belsize Lane may be converted into a security deposit facility. Camden Council is considering the application, which requires a change of use from a Class E restaurant to a sui generis facility. Residents and businesses can submit comments before a decision is made.
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Council & Politics · CamdenLabour candidate misses homelessness debate ahead of by-election
Labour's candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, Sagal Abdi-Wali, has been criticised for not attending a homelessness hustings. Organisers from Streets Kitchen expressed anger at her no-show, stating she did not reply to their invitation. The by-election is scheduled for Thursday, 8 October 2026.
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Council & Politics · CamdenGreen Party leader barred from Israel after Zionism motion
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has been barred from entering Israel after his party passed a motion defining Zionism as a form of racism. The decision comes as voters in Holborn and St Pancras express concern over the divisive vote ahead of a by-election.
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Property & Planning · CamdenNW3 CLT to build 14 homes in Belsize Park
NW3 Community Land Trust is preparing to start construction on a 14-flat development in Belsize Park. The project at 31 Daleham Gardens will include eight affordable homes and six for the open market, aiming to counter the loss of affordable housing in the NW3 area.
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Property & Planning · CamdenFitzroy Square offices to become single home
A planning application has been submitted to Camden Council to convert office space at 5 Fitzroy Square into a single private dwelling. The application, reference 2026/4015/P, seeks to change the property's use from commercial to residential.
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Council & Politics · CamdenHolborn and St Pancras by-election date set for 8 October
A by-election will take place in Holborn and St Pancras on Thursday 8 October 2026 to elect a new Member of Parliament. The seat became vacant after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation. Camden Council leader Sagal Abdi-Wali is standing for Labour.
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Council & Politics · CamdenLincoln Arms pub lost £40,000 after Camden Council rejected outdoor tables
The Lincoln Arms pub in King's Cross has seen its revenue drop by up to £40,000 during summer 2026 after Camden Council refused its application for six outdoor tables. The council cited concerns over pedestrian access and a fire exit serving a neighbouring property.
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Property & Planning · CamdenCamden Council approves eight new penthouses at Darwin Court
Camden Council's planning committee has approved plans for eight new rooftop penthouses at Darwin Court in Primrose Hill. Developer Airspace Group will add single-storey extensions to five existing blocks, contributing £500,000 to the council's affordable housing fund.
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Property & Planning · CamdenCamden affordable homes slashed by hundreds
Hundreds of affordable homes originally promised for major Camden developments have been lost or are at risk. At Camden Goods Yard, affordable homes were reduced from 203 to 83, and at the O2 Centre site, they were cut from 570 to 330.
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Council & Politics · CamdenChalcots Estate fire safety works complete after £300m Camden programme
Camden Council has finished major fire safety upgrades on the Chalcots Estate, installing A1-rated cladding and new windows across its five tower blocks. The works, part of a £300m investment since 2017, have secured building safety certificates for 12 high-rise blocks, with all 12 approved by regulators.
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Council & Politics · CamdenCamden may revoke Kentish Town sex shop licence over illegal pill sales
Camden Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee will decide on 6 August whether to revoke the Blue Rose adult shop’s licence after Metropolitan Police found unlicensed staff selling erectile dysfunction pills at double the recommended dose. One resident has also complained about the shop’s signage near schools.
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Council & Politics · CamdenOG Anunoby and Camden Council to refurbish Argyle Square basketball court
Argyle Square Gardens in Camden will be refurbished as a basketball hub in a collaboration between Camden Council, the Greater London Authority, NBA player OG Anunoby and the NBPA Foundation. The court serves local community group Argyle Kings and aims to boost grassroots basketball in London.
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