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Courts · CamdenHolborn and St Pancras by-election: Nine candidates confirmed
Nine candidates will contest the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on October 8. The seat, which has been held by Labour since 1983, covers much of Camden.
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Policing · CamdenMet Police Oppose McDonald's Late Hours Bid in Camden
The Metropolitan Police has warned Camden Council against extending operating hours for a McDonald's on Finchley Road. Citing a string of serious incidents, including assaults on an elderly man and a pregnant staff member, police argue further extensions would create more vulnerable targets for criminals.
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Courts · CamdenEwan Cameron to contest Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Former Camden councillor Ewan Cameron has been selected by the Conservative Party to contest the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on 8 October. He will face Labour and Green Party candidates for the seat vacated by Keir Starmer.
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Courts · CamdenCamden Councillor Challenges Polanski for Holborn & St Pancras Green Seat
Camden councillor Hamza Chowdhury is challenging Zack Polanski for Green Party selection in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. The vote is scheduled for October 8, with Labour also finalising its candidate from three local councillors.
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Community Safety · CamdenCamden Council rejects outdoor tables for King's Cross pub
The landlady of The Lincoln Arms pub in King's Cross claims she lost up to £40,000 in revenue over the summer after Camden Council rejected a pavement licence application for six outdoor tables. The council cited pedestrian access and safety concerns, as the proposed area included a fire exit.
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Community Safety · CamdenKentish Town boxing club a century-old safe haven
St Pancras Boxing Club, a fixture in Kentish Town for over 100 years, provides a safe space and affordable training for local children and adults. Coach CJ, involved for 40 years, prioritises discipline and life skills for young people.
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Courts · CamdenCamden Council pays £1,852 after heating blunder leaves resident without heat for eight months
Camden Council has paid out £1,852.65 to a resident after contractors left him without heating for approximately eight months. The Housing Ombudsman ordered the council to apologise and reimburse the man, who has arthritis, for the significant period of disrepair and the council's handling of his complaints.
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Community Safety · CamdenCamden Council to review e-bike bay location after shop owner's complaints
Camden Council has approved a new strategy for dockless bike hire schemes but will review an e-bike bay outside a Covent Garden shop following complaints about obstruction and anti-social behaviour.
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Community Safety · CamdenCamden Council Approves Primrose Hill Rooftop Apartments After 30-Year Planning Battle
Camden Council has approved plans for eight new rooftop apartments at Darwin Court in Primrose Hill, ending a 30-year planning dispute. Residents raised concerns about service charges and structural integrity, but the council cited public benefits, including a £500,000 affordable housing fund contribution.
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Community Safety · CamdenHundreds of affordable homes lost in Camden regeneration
Hundreds of affordable homes promised for major Camden developments have been lost or are at risk. Developers are citing economic challenges, leading to reduced quotas at sites like the O2 Centre and Camden Goods Yard, impacting residents and local businesses.
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Community Safety · CamdenCamden nightclub faces 49 new licensing rules after woman punched
A Camden nightclub where a man punched a woman in the stomach without police being called must now close earlier and employ five security staff at all times. The council imposed 49 new conditions after repeated breaches, including an under-18s event in July 2026.
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Policing · CamdenBlue Rose sex shop in Kentish Town faces licence review over illegal Sildenafil sales
Metropolitan Police found unlicensed Sildenafil pills, including 200mg doses, sold over the counter at Blue Rose in Kentish Town. Camden Council will review the shop’s licence next week after complaints about signage and unauthorised staff operating the premises.
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