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  • Cartmel residents survey: Hampstead Road Bridge options

    Camden Council opposes plans for High Speed 2 (HS2) as currently proposed. If the Government does go ahead with the scheme, Camden is committed to fighting for the best deal for our communities. A major concern we have is with the proposed works to Hampstead Road between Robert Street and Mornington Crescent. HS2 Ltd has proposed to increase the road level by up to 4.7 metres (approximately 1.5 storeys) to bridge over existing and proposed railway lines. We have always been concerned about... More
    Opened 26 August 2016

  • Proposed changes to Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2017-18

    We offer a discount on council tax to eligible people in Camden as part of the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS). The maximum discount available to working age people is currently 91.5%, which means that all working age people have to pay a minimum of 8.5%. We are proposing to increase the maximum amount of discount for working age people to 100%, meaning those with the lowest income would not have to make a contribution to Council Tax until their income increases. Pensioners are already... More
    Opened 22 August 2016

  • Camden Flexible Working Survey

    We’re keen to hear from organisations on their experiences around flexible working, to understand more about the local labour market and how Camden might be able to support those trying to develop their offer in the future. Camden is one of a number of public and private sector organisations that have linked up with the Timewise Foundation . These organisations have a shared objective of supporting and promoting flexible working to improve workplace equality and reduce maternal... More
    Opened 15 August 2016

  • St Mark’s Square Proposed pedestrian and Cycling Improvements

    We are seeking your views on the Council’s proposal to improve pedestrian crossing facilities at the junction of St Mark’s Square and Prince Albert Terrace, and to introduce segregated contra-flow cycling on St Mark’s Square to improve cycle permeability in the area. The junction is located close to entry points for London Zoo, Regents Park and Regents Canal, so we consider that these improvements will greatly improve access to these attractions as well as improve north-south cycling... More
    Opened 25 July 2016

  • Having Your Say in Camden

    We want to hear what you think about how we talk to and engage with people who are d/Deaf, disabled or have a long term health condition. We will listen to what you tell us when deciding what to do next. Please be assured that your response will remain confidential. Why we are doing this The Council currently runs four forums, each held every three months, for people who are d/Deaf or have disabilities,and long term health conditions. These are: · ... More
    Opened 13 July 2016

  • Building Control Customer Satisfaction Survey

    Building Control operates in a competitive market to provide the building regulation service for every building project. The service is customer focused and responds to the changing needs of its customers. The building control team ensures that building work meets specific requirements relating to health and safety, energy conservation, access and facilities for disabled people. Building Control also carries out a dangerous structure service 24/7 and 365 days of the year. The service... More
    Opened 1 July 2016

  • Camden Safeguarding Children Board Annual Compliance Checklist for School Leaders and Governors

    You may remember completing a compliance checklist last year which is part of the Local Authorities statutory safeguarding responsibilities and is a requirement for all schools to complete. The Questionnaire We have significantly condensed and reduced the questionnaire to 21 questions, with a quick Yes or No answer that should only take about 15 minutes to complete.. We have also included guidance on the compliant criteria to make it easy to answer. Please include any actions for... More
    Opened 30 June 2016

  • Camden STEAM Commission Survey

    Camden is launching a STEAM Commission to raise aspirations and improve access to the great opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) careers within the borough. The Commission will celebrate the relationships between the borough’s unique blend of STEAM businesses and local schools, as well as exploring opportunities for greater collaboration. Opening with a week-long series of events from 29th June, the Commission will bring together a range of school... More
    Opened 13 June 2016

  • Nomination for Camden YPF Shadow Board of Trustees

    Camden is working with John Lyon's to develop a Camden Young People's Foundation (YPF) and would like to invite organisations from the voluntary community sector to consider nominating themselves as a member of the YPF Shadow Board of Trustees. The YPF will be a newly registered charity made up of organisations that works with children and young people (CYP). Camden would like to support the development of a YPF Shadow Board that will assume full responsiblity for the governance of the... More
    Opened 25 May 2016

  • LSEF Mathematics Self Evaluation Form Primary Teachers

    The purpose of the LSEF Mathematics Self Evaluation Survey is to find out teachers' level of confidence on their mathematic knowledge and understandings about the Mathematics National Curriculum and their pedagogic knowledge and skills to teach it to pupils at the beginning of the LSEF Camden Higher Order Mathematics Project. It will help the LSEF research team to plan the events over the next 12 months and enable the team to collect and consolidate evidence to demonstrate how the programme... More
    Opened 23 May 2016

  • Earlham Street West – proposed public realm improvements

    Background Earlham Street West is part of the Seven Dials area in Covent Garden, which is formed of seven streets that radiate from the landmark Sundial Pillar. Seven Dials was laid in the late seventeenth century; it contains over two hundred listed buildings and a mix of shops, restaurants, bars, theatres, hotels and residential properties. Earlham Street West is one-way westbound and is dominated by parking on one side of the street and street market stalls on the other side. In... More
    Opened 23 May 2016

  • LSEF Mathematics Self Evaluation Form Secondary Teachers

    The purpose of the LSEF Mathematics Self Evaluation Survey is to find out teachers' level of confidence on their mathematic knowledge and understandings about the Mathematics National Curriculum and their pedagogic knowledge and skills to teach it to pupils at the beginning of the LSEF Camden Higher Order Mathematics Project. It will help the LSEF research team to plan the events over the next 12 months and enable the team to collect and consolidate evidence to demonstrate how the programme... More
    Opened 23 May 2016

  • St Pancras Gardens Masterplan

    A Masterplan for the Future In September 2015 we held community and stakeholder engagement events to find out what long term improvements could be made at St Pancras Gardens. We ensured a range of views were captured and a variety of interests and needs were represented. We have developed a master plan design to provide an overall vision for the future of the Gardens. This identifies the priority themes, needs and aspirations for when funding becomes available. The plans also... More
    Opened 19 May 2016

  • Article 4 Direction for Basement Development

    To manage the impacts of basement developments across the borough the Council made a non-immediate Article 4 Direction which removes permitted development rights for basement development. The Article 4 direction was made on 17 May 2016 and if confirmed will come into force on 1 June 2017. Currently under permitted development rights planning permission is not required for a basement that is built entirely underneath a property and does not extend beyond it, for example,... More
    Opened 17 May 2016

  • Community Safety Service Review: Public consultation

    About this consultation By 2017/18 government funding will have been cut by almost 50%. This, coupled with changes like the increased cost of living and an ageing population, means making tough choices about funding local services. Our budget will have been reduced by nearly £78 million by 2017/18. This is on top of the £93 million we have already saved between 2011/12 and 2014/15. The Council works with a range of agencies to reduce crime and make the Camden a safer place. We... More
    Opened 17 May 2016

  • HAWLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL - HAWLEY ROAD PROPOSED ZEBRA CROSSING

    Hawley Wharf Development – Hawley School, Hawley Road Proposed Zebra Crossing & Minor Parking Amendments We are seeking your views on the Council’s proposal to improve road safety on Hawley Road surrounding the new school that is to be built, which is part of the wider Hawley Wharf Development Site in Camden Town. In January 2013 planning consent was granted for the redevelopment of the Camden Lock area which included the proposal to relocate and enlarge the existing Hawley... More
    Opened 17 May 2016

  • PLAY STREET SCHEME - ROCHESTER SQUARE

    PROPOSED PLAY STREET ROAD CLOSURES ON ROCHESTER SQUARE Scheme Reference: Rochester Square_PS16/17 The Council is writing to seek your views on its proposal to prohibit traffic through Rochester Square in order for the street to be used by children for play (Play Street), as designated by Section 29 of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1988, on the first Sunday of every month, between the hours of 12:00pm -6:30pm for a maximum of 4 hours. The road closures on Rochester Square would be... More
    Opened 13 May 2016

  • Consultation on Camden school term dates for 2017/18

    Camden has proposed the following four options for term dates in 2017/18: Option 1 is the proposed dates that are common across London - from Monday 4 th September 2017 to Monday 23 rd July 2018. Option 2 reflects local school requests for two weeks at Christmas and Easter, but has an earlier start date than option 1 - from Friday 1 st September 2016 to Tuesday 24 th July. Option 3 reflects local school requests for two weeks at Christmas and Easter but... More
    Opened 12 May 2016

  • Kilburn Grange Park Masterplan

    During autumn 2015, we held community engagement events to find out what future improvements could be made at Kilburn Grange Park. We are working with LUC landscape architects to design a master plan which identifies the priority themes, needs and aspirations for the park, subject to when funding becomes available. We have developed an overall vision on the attached design plans and posters. These plans were on display at a community engagement event held in the park on Wednesday 4th May,... More
    Opened 12 May 2016

  • PSPO consultation: Tackling irresponsible dog ownership in the London Borough of Camden

    The Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 came into force in October 2014. The Act made significant changes to the powers available to local authorities, the police and partners in tackling antisocial behaviour. The Act introduced Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) as a new power. PSPOs allow local authorities to restrict a wide range of negative behaviours that have a detrimental effect on people in public spaces. More
    Opened 11 May 2016

  • Camden's draft Statement of Licensing Policy

    The Council published a Statement of Licensing Policy in 2011 and in January 2016, re-published the same Statement to allow it to continue to carry out its statutory functions under the Licensing 2003 Act whilst it reviewed and developed a revised draft policy. The Statement enables the Council to carry out functions under the 2003 Act and plays an important role in managing alcohol in terms of regulation and public health concerns. In setting out how licensed premises should operate, the... More
    Opened 6 May 2016

  • Camden in Bloom 2016 - Business & Residential Competition

    This year’s business and residential award categories are: 1. Best Communal or Community Garden Do you and your neighbours have a communal garden or a neighbourhood vegetable patch? 2. Best Individual Garden Gardens are important to Camden, they provide an oasis for wildlife as well as for people and help create a calm haven in the urban environment 3. Best Balcony (or small patio) Balconies and other small spaces are exceptionally... More
    Opened 6 May 2016

  • Greener School Awards 2016 - part of Camden in Bloom

    This year’s Greener School Award cattegories are: 1. Energy efficiency Covering the measures a school is taking to reduce its energy consumption 2. Healthy start award for food growing Covering how gardening and food growing is improving the students’ quality of life 3. Biodiversity Covering how the school is creating habitats to maintain and improve the wildlife on their grounds 4. Reduce, reuse, recycle ... More
    Opened 6 May 2016

  • Naming the HS2 replacement housing blocks survey

    We are inviting Camden residents to help us name the eight new HS2 replacement housing blocks on the Regent’s Park Estate. Camden Council is currently building replacement homes for all council tenants and resident leaseholders set to lose their homes due to High Speed 2 (HS2), the new railway from London to Birmingham. Construction has commenced on six of the sites and should be completed by autumn 2017, ready for residents to move ahead of HS2 Ltd’s demolition works. Camden Council... More
    Opened 29 April 2016

  • Camden Gardens - Park Improvement Proposal

    In September 2015 we held consultation events to find out what improvements could be made to the open space in Camden Gardens. We ensured a range of views were captured and a variety of interests and needs were represented. The designs have been developed in response to the community’s needs and aspirations, and the Council’s priorities for managing and maintaining the open space. Priority improvements you mentioned were: Creating a space where people feel safe to sit and... More
    Opened 28 April 2016

  • Centre For Independent Living (CIL)

    Market Testing for: A Proposed Tender for an Organisation to Develop and Deliver the Centre for Independent Living (CIL) The Council is proposing to tender for an Organisation that will develop (with the council and relevant stakeholders) and then deliver the Centre for Independent Living (CIL). Background Camden Council is committed to developing a Centre for Independent Living (CIL) in the borough by summer 2018. The Council is looking to select, through a fair... More
    Opened 23 April 2016

  • Your experience of services provided by Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

    We would like to invite you to share your experiences of the mental health services provided by Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust. This survey has been requested by Councillors in the Health Scrutiny Committee at Camden council. Your views are really valuable and will help to develop local services. It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your responses will be completely anonymous and all information will be kept confidential and not shared with anyone outside of Public... More
    Opened 20 April 2016

  • Briardale Gardens Proposals

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    Opened 18 April 2016

  • Cumberland Market - Park Improvements

    In September 2015 we held consultation events to find out what improvements could be made to the open space in Cumberland Market. We ensured a range of views were captured and a variety of interests and needs were represented. The designs have been developed in response to the community’s needs and aspirations, and the Council’s priorities for managing and maintaining the open space. Priority improvements you mentioned were: Poor path layout around the Eastern section ... More
    Opened 14 April 2016

  • Consultation on home to school or college travel arrangements

    Camden Council’s draft ‘Home to school or college travel arrangements policy’ describes the arrangements for all students up to the age of 18, and for young people with special educational needs and / or disabilities up to the age of 25. The document acknowledges the recommendations made in the Department for Education guidance on home to school travel and transport. Currently Camden is spending just over £2.6 million a year on transport for 275 children to travel to... More
    Opened 11 April 2016
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