Camelbacks and shotguns
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Ruth Hazeldine’s talk will focus primarily on the architecture of New Orleans, which is integral to the history and culture of that city. She will also mention its traditions, legends, cuisine and music.
For full details and booking arrangements click More
Tidy-up events calendar for 2022/23 published

The Highgate Society Community Projects Group has published its tidy-up calendar for 2022/23. All are welcome to join. Click More for full details of dates and locations.
Planned repairs to The Bank, Highgate Hill

For many years the grade II listed retaining wall for the Bank, the small road in front of Channing Senior School, has been in a fragile state. Haringey have now unveiled plans to restore the wall and hope to start work soon.
Find out about licensing applications

Find out how you can be notified about licensing applications in Camden
The future of the 271 bus
space

Many Highgate residents will be sorry to see the loss of the direct 271 route to the City, but there is a positive side. For many years we have thought that parking buses in the centre of the village is a missed opportunity for better use of the space, so during the Fair in the Square and as part of the Highgate Festival we revived some ideas from 2007 and held an exhibition and informal consultation on possibilities. Click More to find out what people said.
Haringey planners reported to Information Commissioner

The Haringey Planning Department is currently refusing to disclose the communications they have with developers before an application is formally made. The Highgate Society has had to make a reference to the Information Commissioner’s Office asking them to require Haringey to comply with the law and disclose those negotiations. Click More for a fuller explanation.
Planned increases in Kenwood concerts opposed

English Heritage, who run the Kenwood Estate, have applied to Camden for changes to their licence for events. They want to have the 8-day season of Major Events (an event with over 10,000 people) between 1 June and 30 September, a month longer than at present. They have at the same time applied for events […]
More bus route changes
proposed

Transport for London is consulting on more bus route changes, some of which will affect Highgate. The proposals affect routes 4, 88, 214 and 24. For full details on the proposals and how to comment click More.

Highgate Society Events
The Highgate Society exists to make Highgate and its neighbourhood a better place in which to live and work; to ensure changes enhance the area, to encourage sound planning and to improve public transport.
As a social hub the Society is at the very heart of Highgate, staging or facilitating a wide range of events for the whole community.