MESSAGE FROM THE SAVE SWAIN’S LANE CAMPAIGN LATEST PLANS ON DISPLAY TODAY ON SWAINS LANE: Today the developers will be on Swains lane showing people the latest drafts of their designs for the buildings they hope will replace our much loved single storey parade of shops. Although some progress has been made, the steering group […]

The last couple of months have been eventful ones for the Ward. Figures were finally released as to what the allocated funding for Highgate Library, Chester Rd would mean. Just enough for it to open for half a day a week. I protested about this and was pleased to see a commitment appear from the […]

A quick report back as Highgate Ward’s Green Party councillor. It’s been a busy few months in the ward this first few months of 2013, with budget setting in the Council as well  some major planning applications, the creation of the Dartmouth Park Neighbourhood Forum, Highgate Library working group meetings, community safety issues, an Area […]

Green Councillor Maya de Souza’s letter in the Camden New Journal: The debate about the introduction of large wheelie bins goes on, but reducing waste should be the priority.  

On Monday allotmenteers and volunteers amassed at Fitzroy Park allotments, Highgate, to plant a community orchard, a hedge and hazel copse. Lots of work has gone into getting the permission for the orchard, and Deborah Schneebeli Morrell, Chair of Fitzroy Park Allotments Association, and others should be congratulated for working with Groundwork, The Forestry Commission, […]

Thursday December 13th 2012 at 7.30pm At Highgate Library, Chester Road N19 Join Friends of Highgate Library for a festive evening of storytelling, music and poetry, mulled wine and mince pies. Performers include Ginny Clee, Danny Scheinmann, Sarah Sutcliffe, Nikita Lalwani, Nina Miranda, Jehane Markham, Nicolette Moonen and Diana Livingstone. Visit http://www.dartmouthpark.org/FOHL for more information.  

Highgate Greens’ Christmas Party will be on 18th December from 7.30pm at The Star, 47 Chester Road N19. Hope to see you all there!

The Alliance for Jobs and Climate AND Camden Green Party Saturday, November 24, 2012 from 9:45 AM to 4:00 PM Please come to what promises to be an exciting event on 24th November! its about creating jobs and a thriving green economy. Open to all. Please spread the word. Tickets available here: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/4714937505/efblike#  

Please join Transition Dartmouth Park this Thursday 1st November at The Dartmouth Arms, York Rise for an exciting evening exploring how to reduce our reliance on fossil fuel generated energy, and learn how we can cut electricity bills. Matt Black, the creator of ‘Energy Union’, a one hour audio-visual montage on the theme of ‘intelligent energy’ […]

Camden has one of the highest rates of mental illness in England. It is estimated that, in any given week, 11% of adults in Camden will experience depression, which is higher than the England average (8%). Overall, the need for inpatient services for Severe Mental Illness (SMI) in Camden is 3.6 times higher than the […]