Bishopsgate Goodsyard plans get deferred

The development plans for the Bishopsgate Station Goodsyard, covered here on the Guardian, has been put on hold (yet again). The More Light More Power campaign is predicting the decision will be deferred till after Boris Johnson’s mayorship: We are looking to a new Mayor of London to be the turning-point for a new vision, ideally… Continue reading Bishopsgate Goodsyard plans get deferred

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