I didn’t intend to publish another newsletter until September, but there are a number of news stories and public consultations to report; and we have a feature on an art event at a local gallery, and news of a street party coming up.
Has anyone in Fitzrovia noticed an increase in noise from underground trains recently? Please let us know if you have.
Camden Film Office says there will be a production team from Rose Bruford College filming a scene in Whitfield Gardens from 8am to 2pm on Sunday 27 August. A crew of six, and no noisy generators are being used they promise. The park will be open as usual.
Covid-19 remains a major threat and infections and hospital admissions are again rising. Please follow NHS advice to avoid catching and spreading the virus.
Our next email newsletter and a printed news-sheet will be out in early September and will include the August list of planning applications. If you want to get in touch with us to tell us what you think of our reporting, have a question, or would like to contribute to Fitzrovia News please email us at news@fitzrovianews.com
Enjoy the bank holiday weekend.
— Linus Rees, editor
The latest on our website
Westminster Council’s Oxford Street plan will drive more traffic through Fitzrovia
London Fire Brigade first to attend collision at Charlotte and Goodge Streets
Traffic incident at Charlotte, Fitzroy and Howland Streets – Police appeal
Police are appealing for information after a traffic incident at 5.20pm on Tuesday 15 August 2023 at the junction of Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Street and Howland Street.
Campaign unveils alternative to demolish-and-rebuild scheme at One Museum Street
Actor and heritage campaigner Griff Rhys Jones and architect Simon Sturgis are backing a campaign calling for the refurbishment of an empty 53m high hotel building at One Museum Street near the British Museum instead of replacing it with a 74m high tower, writes Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter.
‘Always On My Mind Part 2’ at the Fitzrovia Gallery
Circus workshops add to fun and games at Fitzrovia Street Party 2023
Public consultations
Licensing application: Hugs and Bites, 23 Warren Street
Licensing application: Platform, 106 New Oxford Street
Platform Soho Limited has applied to Camden Council for a new premises licence for a competitive socialising bar for gamers on the ground and basement of 106 New Oxford Street, writes Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter.
Licensing application: Heal’s, 196 Tottenham Court Road
Heal’s is seeking a new premises licence for its flagship store at 196 Tottenham Court Road.
Licensing application: Petite Cafe, 102 Great Portland Street
Licensing application: The Greene Man, 383 Euston Road
Westminster Council seeks views on the future of Regent Street
Westminster Council seeks comments on ‘Oxford Street Programme’
Printed newspapers
Our next printed newspaper will be available in early September from outside Fitzrovia Community Centre, 2 Foley Street, along with the weekly Camden New Journal and the Westminster Extra. See the newspaper archive for back issues of Fitzrovia News.