# Downshire Hill Residents' Association – AGM Summary
Around 25 residents gathered for this year's Annual General Meeting, with the committee noting scheduling challenges and agreeing to check future event dates against important religious observances to improve accessibility for all. The meeting covered a range of community concerns, from traffic management to planning applications and local policing matters. The committee also noted that the annual garden party will likely take place in June alongside next year's AGM, with dates and venues to be confirmed.
The association continues to focus on the longstanding traffic situation on Downshire Hill. A recent questionnaire revealed strong resident support for exploring a one-way system, with the majority backing proposals in the eastbound direction. Rather than pursuing this in isolation, the committee has been liaising with neighbouring residents' associations to develop a coordinated approach to Camden Council. This collaborative effort is expected to be a lengthy process—potentially stretching over two years or more—but promises to address wider traffic concerns affecting the whole area. The committee has also been monitoring the South End Green proposals and will be seeking further analysis on pedestrian crossing arrangements.
On planning matters, there is positive progress on the former police station site, which is set to include residential units alongside commercial office space in a car-free development with on-site waste management. The committee is monitoring other proposals in the area and continues to address practical concerns such as street refuse management and security. New community police officers have been assigned to the ward, and residents are encouraged to report any concerns through the Met Police website. The association's finances remain stable, allowing the committee to focus efforts on longer-term community issues without immediate fundraising needs.