Highgate Society opposes ‘No right turn’ rules on Swains Lane
The Highgate Society has issued a statement opposing Camden’s plan to make the experimental right turn prohibitions into Bisham Gardens and South Grove permanent. To read the full text click More
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
Proposed constituency boundary changes
The Boundary Commission for England is proposing changes to the constituency boundaries affecting Highgate. For details of how to view the proposals and the Highgate Society’s submission click More
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 responds to Planning White Paper
The Highgate Society submitted a detailed 19-page response to the
Government’s consultation on its Planning White Paper. To learn more and to access the full submission, click More
Modern Homes.
As part of the Highgate Festival the Highgate Society has produced a short video featuring two modern homes in Highgate, with an introduction by Professor David Porter. Click More for a link to the video.
Moments in the Museum
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Highgate School Museum on Southwood Lane is currently closed, but that does not mean you can’t step inside the history of Highgate School and enjoy the wonderful artefacts, displays and artworks that are part of its blueprint. Their video series, focusses a spotlight on individual pieces. Click More for links to available videos.
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.
