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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Minutes of the DHRA Annual General Meeting, held with residents at the Freemasons Arms, October 2022

Minutes of the DHRA Committee meeting held online.

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…

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….