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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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