Time to Sing got off to a great start in May and will continue every Monday 11-12.30 (except for the Bank Holiday weekend) to the end of July at Fitzrovia Court, 24 Carburton St W1W 5AS. Come and have fun singing familiar songs with a friendly group of people. There are no auditions, it’s open …
We’ll be closed for Diamond Jubilee holiday week
We'll be closed for the week beginning Monday 4 June 2012. We will re-open on Monday 11 June 2012. We hope you all enjoy the extended public holiday over the weekend.
Planning application to change basement car park to 175 bedroom hotel
112A Great Russell Street London WC1B 3NP: Change of use of basement levels -4 and -5 from car park (Sui Generis) to 175 bedroom hotel (Class C1), creation of entrances from Adeline Place (doors and cladding) and Great Russell Street (canopy, entrance doors and ground floor extension to accomodate lift) and installation of metal gate …
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Responding to licensing applications
Camden Council recently renewed it licensing policy. In some ways it has a much stricter policy which has drawn some criticism; in particular its Sex Establishments Policy. In other ways the Council has, in effect, relaxed its policy as it now no longer sends out written notice to neighbours of premises seeking a licence. Instead …
Creative agencies and walking the tightrope of fund-raising
Fund-raising is a priority for any charity and devoting time and resources to it is essential but it is also important to correctly identify potential donors. This issue came up this week as we met with a creative agency to talk about improving our presentation and to brand ourselves to stand out from the crowd. We …
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Planning applications of concern in Fitzrovia and Charlotte Street conservation area
The following planning applications of concern have appeared on Camden's weekly list 161, weekly list 162, & weekly list 163. 73 - 75 Charlotte Street, 34-38 Tottenham Street and 4 Tottenham Mews, London, W1T: Erection of a part 3/4/5 & 6 storey building plus basement level for a mixed use development comprising of 11 residential …
Why our housing advice service is so important
It's been a difficult couple of weeks and our advice service remains busy with enquiries about housing. In March we supported three tenants against a very large rent increase -- the landlord wanted to triple the rent for one of the tenants and double it for others. We were successful in arguing a case for …
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Fitzrovia Neighbourhood Association 