Cloudesley Association – April 2024 Update
1. Cloudesley Association Drinks at the Crown – A DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES
Back by popular demand, we will be hosting Cloudesley Association Drinks once again. Details as follows:
Location: THE CROWN PUB, corner of Cloudesley Road and Cloudesley Square
Date: Tuesday 30th April
Time: 6.30 - 8pm.
Please come and join us for a relaxed and informal early evening drink with neighbours – a great opportunity for everyone to get to know each other. The deal is once again as follows: we will provide £500 from our filming funds for wine, nibbles and a limited tab behind the bar. Everyone gets their first drink for free but after that, or when the tab runs out, you pay yourself!
2. Local Crime
We have had a number of reports of petty crime incidents in the area, from (large) flower pot theft, to wheelie bin theft, to a car being broken into.
Wherever possible, it is important that local authorities (especially police and Islington Council) are informed about criminal and anti-social behaviour. We hope that the attached document can help everyone with that. We understand that up to date information from local residents is a key factor in enabling local authorities to target their resources in an effective manner. At our next formal meeting, we hope to have someone available to take questions on the local Safer Neighbourhoods Policing Team (run by the Met).
3. Holy Trinity Church – Florence Trust
As many of you know, the Florence Trust are currently tenants at Holy Trinity Church. Please find attached information regarding the artists that are part of their 2024/25 residency programme.
Steve Allbutt at the Florence Trust has been in touch to tell us about a series of adult workshops to be held at Holy Trinity which will be offered for free to local residents. The first set of three workshops have already taken place and were sold out. We will try and publish details in future newsletters so that residents can book places on a first come first served basis.
Kevin Rogers at the Diocese has indicated to us that other important developments are expected to start soon at the church, but he is not yet in a position to update local residents. He has, however, committed to provide a detailed update for our next meeting.
4. Barnsbury & Laycock Traffic Plans – Low Traffic Neighbourhood
Following the set of proposals published by the Council in October 2023, Gillian Collin of the Keep Barnsbury Moving (“KBM”) group (www.keepbarnsburymoving.com) has asked us to share an update, that:
- At a meeting that the KBM group had with Rowena Champion on December 6, they were assured that the Council is listening to the views of all residents.
- The KBM group have asked Rowena to consider alternative traffic management schemes which would not involve road closures or traffic filtering (an additional 15 cameras are currently proposed for Barnsbury) as well as improving some of the junctions with main roads and side roads for cyclists.
- The KBM group has asked the Council that any proposals need to be considered in conjunction with other proposed Liveable Neighbourhoods, which may have knock on effects. The first phase of consultation has just finished in Dartmouth Park and Tufnell Park.
- The final phase of consultation for Barnsbury & Laycock is now likely to be in June, 2024.
5. Victoria Line – Victoria Line Noise and Vibration in Residents Homes between Highbury & Islington and Kings X tube stations - UPDATE
Neil Smith continues to battle with TfL on behalf of residents plagued by tube noise. Anyone wishing to contact Neil for further info or to be added to the distribution list of his campaign group can contact him on the following email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
6. Barnard Park – Progress Report
The transformation of Barnard Park continues. The new 3G sports pitch in Barnard Park opened in January and is bookable online. Phase 2 of major park improvements programme has begun and will continue through March 2025. A new hub building will be constructed. The hub building will house public toilets, a park manager’s office and a community room and kitchen. Other improvements include a flat grassed area for recreation, improved circulation with all-weather paths, and biodiverse planting. The children’s playground and the sports pitch will remain open throughout the works.
7. Kings X and Islington Square
A few highlights taking place in Kings Cross over the next few weeks:
- Earthfest 2024 Festival – celebrate Earth Day at this free sustainability festival in Kings Cross from Friday 19th – Sunday 21st April. It’s open to everyone and most activities are free. Get your tickets here: https://www.earthfest.world/get-tickets/
- Classic Car Boot Sale – this event is back at 10am-6pm each day from 27th to 28th April, bringing the best in classic cars, vintage goods, street food, cocktails and music.
Another highlight taking place in Islington Square (off Upper St, where the Post Office used to be) over the next few weeks:
- Neighbours Nights at Megan’s - Enjoy two courses for £16 or three courses for £20 from Sunday to Wednesday, every week from 5pm.
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