See recent council letter regarding the Birdcage Liveable Streets works due to commence 25 January.
Category: Planning
‘LIVEABLE STREETS’
WHAT WE FOUND WHEN WE TALKED TO OUR FELLOW RESIDENTS ABOUT THE EFFECT OF THESE PROPOSALS WHY WE DID IT A group of us residents shared a view that the level of awareness and understanding around the changes to be made in our area as a result of the Liveable Streets proposals was very low.… Continue reading ‘LIVEABLE STREETS’
Bethnal Green streets for all
Important information about Tower Hamlets Liveable Streets Bethnal Green proposals (Scheme 2&3), which will affect resident access to the Jesus Green Estate & surrounds. As you may be aware the Council has started to implement the Liveable Streets proposal across Tower Hamlets. Schemes 2 and 3, which focus on Columbia Road and the surrounding area start in… Continue reading Bethnal Green streets for all
Liveable Streets – An alternative plan
After the meeting that JHERA held on the Liveable Streets proposals as presented by LBTH, representatives of residents and tenants associations within the Bethnal Green catchment area met. We discussed the concerns that residents had expressed at our various group meetings and were given a presentation of an alternative plan devised by Amanda Reynolds, a… Continue reading Liveable Streets – An alternative plan
Consultation on proposed traffic improvements
Many of you will have seen the flyer posted through doors inviting feedback on proposed traffic improvements in our neighbourhood. We wanted to share the link and encourage participation. The proposed closure of Ravenscroft Road (3 on the map) in particular is something many have wanted in order to reduce speeding and other anti-social behaviour,… Continue reading Consultation on proposed traffic improvements
Developers to present plans for Haggerston Baths
A meeting in which two developers will present their proposals for the nearby Haggerston Baths is set for 12 April. Pictures and a few details of the baths are available here (also see here and here). Details of the “Panel discussion/Q&A” are available on the Hackney Council website, here. The “Panel discussion/Q&A”: Wednesday 12… Continue reading Developers to present plans for Haggerston Baths
Baroness Road planning application
A planning application for has been submitted for development on Baroness Road (near Ravenscroft Park). It can be viewed on the Tower Hamlets Council planning pages, Ref no is PA/16/02301. See here. It is summarised as follows: “Removal of existing carpark and erection of new building of 5 and 6 storeys to provide 20 dwellings… Continue reading Baroness Road planning application
Road improvements start on Columbia Road
Looks like building works are well under way for the new road, cycle and pedestrian routes along parts of Columbia Road and in the neighbourhood. If you missed the recent post about these plans see here.
Proposed temporary school in Haggerston Park
A proposal for a temporary school on Haggerston Park’s depot is being considered by Hackney Council. Some information is available on Hackney Council’s website, here (under the heading Audrey Street). We’ve received a letter addressed to Hackney’s Mayor Pipe from Fiona Banner, Chair of the Haggerston Park User Group, criticising the plans. You can download… Continue reading Proposed temporary school in Haggerston Park
New building proposed on Hackney Rd
News: Online petition against the redevelopment now here. People are being invited to view a new building proposal to be built on the site where the current Mecca Bingo hall stands. The site owner, Hackney Holdings, and developer, LBS properties, are exhibiting their plans, prior to a planning application, and inviting questions and feedback from… Continue reading New building proposed on Hackney Rd
Result of public consultation published
Tower Hamlets have published the results of the public consultation inviting responses to their “addendums to the character appraisal and management guidelines for the Chapel House, Driffield Road, Fairfield Road, Jesus Hospital Estate, Medway, Tredegar Square, Victoria Park and York Square conservation areas.”
Local cycle and pedestrian improvements
Tower Hamlets Council and Transport for London are making some changes to some of the roads and pavements around Ion Square, Columbia Road and Virginia Road. The scheme, as the council notice describes it, “has been designed to improve safety, accessibility and connectivity”. Details have been posted to local residents. If you haven’t seen them… Continue reading Local cycle and pedestrian improvements