FN newsletter 06-02-2022: the latest news and public consultations
Covid-19 is still very much a concern in London. You can find information about getting a vaccine and other information on Camden Council’s coronavirus web page and Westminster Council’s coronavirus web page.
Fitzrovia News is helping All Souls School in its campaign to have barriers installed across Riding House Street during school hours to stop drivers ignoring the restriction signs (see news story below). Supporters can come to the school to sign the petition between 9am and 1pm, which will be available at a table by the first set of doors at the school reception area at the Foley Street entrance, 49-54 Foley Street, London W1W 7JJ.
There is a lot to report in this issue and we’ll likely have another packed email newsletter halfway through February. We’ll also produce a small printed newspaper at the beginning of March. Thank you to our contributors for supporting Fitzrovia News with your stories.
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– Linus Rees, editor
The latest news, features and comment
School street scheme in Fitzrovia ‘increases road danger and air pollution’
A new road scheme created by Conservative Westminster Council has increased road danger and air pollution outside a school in Fitzrovia, causing concern for teachers and parents and has frustrated the efforts of local environmental campaigners.
Contractors for Charlotte Street restaurant used crane in children’s playground without permission
Contractors working on a new restaurant in Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia drove a crane and hauled plant equipment through a children’s playground in a public park without permission, hoping they could get away with it.
Second fire at Lore of the Land pub Conway Street
Fire fighters were called to tackle a blaze at a Fitzrovia pub seven months to the day after a previous fire damaged the building.
Public meeting to discuss Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) spending in Fitzrovia West
Fitzrovia West Neighbourhood Forum is inviting residents and businesses in the neighbourhood area to a public meeting this month to discuss the funding of projects to improve the district.
Residents invited to tell Camden what they think of West End Project
Residents in Fitzrovia are invited to give their views on Camden’s West End Project now that the lengthy opera is apparently grinding towards its closing act.
Face coverings are still required on TfL services
Londoners will still be required to wear masks on TfL services despite the easing of Plan B restrictions, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has confirmed.
Obituary: Judith Dainton – The Fitzrovia Years
Judith “Judy” Dainton, who died in January, was a person of many skills, a strong social conscience and a subtle sense of humour.
Obituary: Judy Dainton – The Mount Pleasant Years
Years before I came to work alongside her I would see Judy Dainton sitting outside our local watering holes, The Pakenham Arms and the Calthorpe Arms — always with her small dog and always smoking.
Planning, licensing, and public consultations
Planning applications in Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia, January 2022
Camden Council registered 19 planning applications during January in Bloomsbury ward.
Planning applications in Fitzrovia West, January 2022
Westminster Council validated 12 planning applications during January in Fitzrovia West.
Licensing application: Crudo Cevicheria, 35 Riding House Street
Crudo Cevicheria has applied to Westminster Council for a new premises licence at 35 Riding House Street.
Licensing application: 28-29 Tottenham Court Road
Derwent Central Cross Limited has applied to Camden Council of a new premises licence for 28-29 Tottenham Court Road.
Licensing application: 67 Whitfield Street
Culinary Lab Limited has applied to Camden Council for a new premises licence at the ground floor and outside areas of 67 Whitfield Street, on the corner of Chitty Street.
Licensing application: basement and ground floor, 21 Foley Street
Krokodil Limited has applied to Westminster Council for a new premises licence at the basement and ground floor of 21 Foley Street, on the corner with Hanson Street.
Licensing application: Sardo restaurant and wine Shop, 45 Grafton Way
2 Don Limited has applied to Camden Council for a new premises licence at Sardo restaurant and wine shop, 45 Grafton Way.
News and features from elsewhere
Nadia Shah: ‘We have publicly called out unacceptable treatment of people rough sleeping’
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Camden still lagging behind on vaccination rates | Camden New Journal
One in three adults still haven’t had their first Covid jab.
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Something wicket this way comes | Westminster Extra
Sixes in Great Portland Street. People used to advocate excitedly on behalf of the pineapple carpaccio for pud but I must be honest and tell you that I never really took to the Villandry in Great Portland Street.
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Austerity, Car Parks and Concrete | The Gardens Trust
I looked last week at the fate of London’s squares during wartime, and one might have thought that things couldn’t get much worse. Unfortunately, as in many other areas of post-war life they did.
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