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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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Property & Planning · CamdenTen new four-bedroom affordable homes open in Somers Town
Camden Council has completed ten new four-bedroom affordable homes in Somers Town, part of its long-term effort to ease housing pressures. The properties, managed by Camden Living Housing Association, will soon house families from the council’s waiting list.
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Council & Politics · CamdenCamden tops UK air pollution rankings with Holborn levels four times WHO limit
An interactive pollution map names Camden as the UK’s most polluted local authority, with Holborn, St Giles and Covent Garden recording annual PM2.5 averages of nearly 21 micrograms, four times the World Health Organisation guideline. Camden Council’s 2022 Clean Air Action Plan is now the main policy response.
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Property & Planning · CamdenCamden approves Blitz Club demolition for 80-room aparthotel
Camden Council has approved plans to demolish the former Blitz Club building in Covent Garden and integrate it with Kingsway House into an 80-room aparthotel. The Kingsway Conservation Area Advisory Committee objected, citing harm to historic character, but the council ruled the benefits outweighed the impact.
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Local News · CamdenCamden’s London Irish Centre secures £38m rebuild for 2029
Camden’s London Irish Centre has appointed Sisk as main contractor for a £38 million redevelopment starting in 2027. The project, part-funded by the Irish government and private donors, will add a studio theatre, heritage centre and welfare hub while keeping services running during construction.
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Property & Planning · CamdenBritish Museum plans submitted to Camden Council
The British Museum has submitted four planning applications to Camden Council for proposed building works. These include plans for temporary visitor pavilions and a new energy centre, with the applications being processed through the council's standard planning procedures.
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Local News · CamdenCamden Care Centre Part of Award-Winning Provider
Ash Court Care Centre in Camden is celebrating after its parent company, Forest Healthcare, was named a Top 10 Medium Care Provider in the Lottie Awards 2026. The awards recognise excellence in workplace culture, operational efficiency, and care quality.
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Council & Politics · CamdenCamden Council commits £39m to rough sleeping services in 2026
Camden Council has allocated £39 million this year to tackle rough sleeping, designing services with people who have experienced homelessness. The council says more national funding is essential to address rising street homelessness in central London.
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