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Local history: Northern Outfall Sewer

Now forming the substructure to Newham’s Greenway, the 150 year old Northern Outfall Sewer is part of London’s network of Victorian sewage systems.   The origins of the sewer and its tributaries, channeling east London’s sewage, are bound up with an economically vibrant London in the mid to late 1800s. Designed and built by one… Continue reading Local history: Northern Outfall Sewer

Hackney: A Place to Call Home

An interesting looking event being run by Hackney City Council, inviting people to participate in a discussion about housing. As the council describes it: This event, which forms part of the Council’s year-long public consultation, Hackney: A Place for Everyone, will be an opportunity for people to get a greater understanding of the policy and… Continue reading Hackney: A Place to Call Home

Bishopsgate Goodsyard’s petition

The More Light More Power campaign are inviting people to sign a petition against the development plans for the  Bishopsgate Goodsyard. They have several options for petitioning the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, who has final say on whether the development will go ahead. Sign the petition here. Further details of the plans are available… Continue reading Bishopsgate Goodsyard’s petition

Tower Hamlets’ Place shaping public consultation

On 18th January, Tower Hamlets‘ Place Shaping team officially ended the public consultation on the “Draft Conservation Area Addendums and Draft Mansard Roof Guidance Note”. The documents are still available to view here. Particularly relevant for JHERA are the “Jesus Hospital Conservation Area Addendum” (PDF) and the “Mansard Roof guidelines” (PDF). The long and short… Continue reading Tower Hamlets’ Place shaping public consultation