DHRA Annual General Meeting. September 2025
There was a good turnout at the AGM with approximately 35 residents in attendance. Andrew Neale started by welcoming all those present and offered apologies for those that could not make it.
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A record of the Downshire Hill Residents' Association committee and annual general meetings. Committee meetings take place twice a year and street residents are invited to attend the AGM usually held at the end of the year.
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DHRA Minutes. April 2025
The installed grit bins providing refuse facilities for the flats above the commercial premises at 1-3 DH, have proved successful. The 6 month trial period for the bins installed under the ‘Flats above Shops’ initiative, concludes shortly, and Louitha Grieves will then report. Andrew has confirmed the success, and requested the bins stay permanently. Camden’s…
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DHRA Minutes. October 2024
Phone snatching is still prevalent, and notably at the crossroads at the top of DH. Be wary walking and phoning at the same time. Apparently these thefts are gang related and are frequently carried out utilising electric bikes. There have been a number of High St shop break-ins. It is estimated that there have been…
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DHRA Annual General Meeting. June 2024
Councillor Linda Chung attended at the DHRA’s invitation. The committee is very grateful to her for her helpful contributions. Traffic matters Patrick O’Connor reported for the traffic sub-committee. The Hampstead Traffic Partnership has formed, representing DH and a wide network of surrounding streets. Camden Council awarded £30k seed-corn funding to research improvements: PJA traffic consultants…
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DHRA Minutes. April 2024
A. 14A Keats Grove. On behalf of DHRA, Andrew had written to object in principle, and make detailed objections. The proposed scheme threatens Protected Open Space. It is concerning that it should have been allowed to proceed so far. Many neighbours have objected. B. Hampstead former Police Station. DHRA appreciates the detailed consultations with the developer,…
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DHRA Minutes. November 2023
Discussions with Camden and neighbouring organisations continues.From a wider context, coordination of proposals across neighbouring residents associations is ongoing and encouraged. A general view across all organisations is that a coordinated traffic solution for Camden should be pursued - some consultants have been appointed to carry out studies. None the less, the DHRA committee continues…
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DHRA Annual General Meeting Minutes. October 2022
Minutes of the DHRA Annual General Meeting, held with residents at the Freemasons Arms, October 2022
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DHRA Minutes. September 2022
Minutes of the DHRA Committee meeting held online.
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DHRA Minutes. February 2022
Redevelopment of Murphy’s Yard site It was agreed that the application for this site, on the south side of Hampstead Heath, should be opposed in its present form, by virtue of its over-density, lack of amenity space, and excessive height which affects the amenity of the Heath. Andrew will send a letter of objection on…
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DHRA Annual General Meeting Minutes. October 2021
There was a good turnout, 31 residents attended. Andrew Neale, DHRA chairman, introduced the agenda items, which had been circulated to residents ahead of the meeting. Many people had been saddened to hear of the sudden death of Pamela Lindsay-Taylor, a kind, active and popular resident who lived on the street for some 40 years.…
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DHRA Minutes. June 2021
Minutes of last meeting/ matters arising.Minutes of the previous meeting on 23 April were approved.New members.The committee welcomed Camilla Darling.Security/Burglaries. Sally was thanked for her initiative in organising a meeting with two community police officers. She summarised their advice – which she had previously also put on the street WhatsApp. The meeting’s principal value was…