So, Spring has finally sprung…and the FNA is finally moving! Apologies for no newsletter last month, the place we thought we were going to in February fell through. We were lucky and another place came up straight away – 5a Goodge Place W1T 4SD. We should be actually going in early May. Our phone numbers …
40 years of community media
It was a 40 years ago last month that Tower, a community newspaper produced entirely by volunteers, rolled off the presses and was delivered to homes in our neighbourhood which some people at that time referred to as "Towerland" after the Post Office Tower, now the BT Tower. 40 years later we are celebrating by putting every one …
A chance to win a holiday in the Big Give Charities Raffle 2013
Fitzrovia Neighbourhood Association is taking part in the very first Big Give Charities Raffle and we hope you will support us -- and be in with a chance of winning one of these fantastic prizes! 1st prize - £2,000 cash, or a luxury holiday for two 2nd prize - £1,000 cash 3rd prize - £500 cash 10 x runners’ …
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Our network of community websites and social media
We have a number of community websites each producing content to inform and entertain people living in Fitzrovia, raise awareness of the neighbourhood's heritage as well as foster a sense of community. The domain name fitzrovia.org.uk hosts our main site and we have a number of sub-domains hosting sites with distinct functions. There are four websites: …
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Announcement: Grahame Brownless
We were saddened to hear of the death of Graham Brownless who was a local resident and long-serving volunteer with us. He died suddenly on the 25 March. His funeral will be held at 1.15pm Thurday 11 April at Vinters Park Crematorium Bearsted Rd, Maidstone, ME14 5LG. Friends and family are invited to gather after the …
Looking for somewhere to live in Fitzrovia?
Fitzrovia has seen huge rent rises in recent years and a lot of property speculation and people buying as investments. Many ordinary people have been forced out of the area by rising rents. Same for small businesses. Around 70 percent of people living in Fitzrovia rent their home. You have a number of options for …
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Westminster licensing applications and decisions in March
There are a number of licensing applications in the West End ward and Marylebone High Street ward in the latest licensing news.
Planning applications validated by Westminster Council in March 2013 in Fitzrovia
There were 16 planning applications validated in March 2013. Details of typical façade details at all levels, including roof level pursuant to Condition 39 of planning permission dated 04 March 2013 (RN: 12/07966).Middlesex Hospital Mortimer Street London W1W 7EYRef. No: 13/02779/ADFULL | Received: Fri 15 Mar 2013 | Validated: Fri 15 Mar 2013 | Status: Pending Consideration Installation of new shopfront, …
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Westminster planning applications in Fitzrovia validated in February
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 2 of planning permission dated 6 February 2013 (RN:12/10628); namely detailed drawings of the louvered screen surrounding the air condensing units. 15-16 Margaret Street London W1W 8RWRef. No: 13/01720/ADFULL | Received: Mon 25 Feb 2013 | Validated: Mon 25 Feb 2013 | Status: Pending Decision Display for a temporary …
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Westminster planning applications in Fitzrovia validated in January
Display of a halo-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.4m x 2.37m. 206 Great Portland Street London W1W 5QJ Ref. No: 13/00932/ADV | Received: Thu 31 Jan 2013 | Validated: Thu 31 Jan 2013 | Status: Application Permitted Approval of details pursuant to Condition 1 of listed building consent dated 30 March 2012 (RN: 11/08832), namely the …
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Fitzrovia Neighbourhood Association 