Changes to Bus Routes in Highgate
Transport for London have launched a consultation about proposed changes to bus routes in Highgate. The main changes proposed are that the 271 route will cease, other than as a night bus. The 143 will be routed via Archway Road instead of Highgate Village and the 263 will travel via Highgate Village instead of Archway Road. For full details and the Highgate Society’s views on the changes click More
Carols in Pond Square, Highgate Village
Wednesday 8th December
6.30 pm
Join the Highgate School Symphonic Band and Concert Choir and afterwards enjoy mulled wine and mince pies at the Highgate Society, 10A South Grove.
‘No right turn’ rules on Swains Lane: Update
Following representations by the Highgate Society, Pond Square residents and others, Camden Council has announced that the ‘No right turn’ restriction at the South Grove junction of Swains Lane will be withdrawn. The restriction at Bisham Gardens will be made permanent.
Help save The Victoria pub
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The Highgate Society is campaigning to have The Victoria pub on North Hill declared an Asset of Community Value. To find out more and to add your name to the petition click More
Proposed change of use of Pain Quotidien
The Highgate Society will be submitting a full and detailed response objecting to the application for a change of use from cafe to pub of the former Pain Quotidien at 86 Highgate High Street.
Townsend Yard development threatens historic cottage
Shepherd’s Cottage is a hidden treasure in Highgate located in the village backlands. The cottage and its historic setting are threatened by a proposed development which will block heritage views and emergency access. The local community have come together to challenge these plans and to preserve the cottage in its setting for future generations
150th anniversary of the Hampstead Heath Act
A full year-long programme of community celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the Hampstead Heath Act has been unveiled by the City Corporation.
A highlight of the programme includes an outdoor exhibition on the Heath to showcase the site’s history and the significance of the 1871 Act. For the full programme click More
The Tidy-up Event resumes
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Now that infection levels have lowered the tidy-up events have resumed. Click More for full details and the 2021/22 programme.
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.
