Traffic studies
Two important reports of consultations on travel and transport have recently been published, the Hampstead Streets for People survey on 21 November and the Co-Design Engagement report for the Dartmouth Park Healthy Neighbourhood (DPHN) on 28 November. The DPHN had attracted very many responses and sensibly Camden “sent it back to the drawing board” in […]
Archway Campus: Update & How You Can Help
Following the Mayor of London’s decision to “call in” the highly controversial Archway Campus redevelopment, the Greater London Authority (GLA) has confirmed that it expects the applicant to submit further information on the proposals. Any new material will be released for public consultation.Because of this additional stage, no date has yet been set for the […]
Wellington Gyratory Development Approved Despite Serious Pedestrian Safety Concerns
Haringey Council has approved the controversial proposal to build 14 flats and 2 houses on the Wellington Gyratory, the polluted, traffic-dominated roundabout at the junction of Archway Road, North Hill and the A1, despite strong objections from the Highgate Society and many local residents. The decision, taken unanimously by the Planning Committee on 6 November, […]
The Star, Chester Road
Two local councillors have launched a petition for the Star pub in Chester Road to be relisted as an Asset of Community Value (ACV). The Highgate Society fully support keeping a pub in this location, and encourages residents to support it. An ACV protects a building which is valuable to the community in its existing […]
Traffic in Highgate
The Highgate Society is often contacted by residents about traffic speeds and congestion. We are therefore investing in a citizen powered solution to provide open access traffic data using Telraam sensors which are small devices about half the size of a mobile phone. They continuously monitor and count passing traffic, including large and small motorised vehicles, two wheeled traffic such […]
Village Farmers Market Stalls
Saturday December 6th 2025 and weekly on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm Working with Camden we have initiated a Saturday Farmers Market on the former 271 bus stand. We aim to bring people to the Village on Saturdays, with food from hand picked producers. Initially it’s starting small with 4 stalls and hope […]
Highgate’s pavements, roads and public spaces
The Highgate Society’s Travel and Transport group is compiling a list of repairs and improvements needed around our area. Please contact us with your suggestions. Click More for full details.
Highgate Village: Tales of History and Mystery
In 1962 Highgate’s historic high street was threatened with demolition to make way for a wider road. Highgate residents saved the village, in the process forming the Highgate Society. We work to protect and enhance life in Highgate. This tour, created and narrated by heritage content producer Deborah Greenfield, touches on the stories of the […]
Waterlow Park Barbecues
Camden Council is awaiting the report of the Barbecue Working Party, which is reporting to the Waterlow Park Trust Advisory Group, before deciding whether to make the temporary ban permanent.
AGM 2025 report
On 22 May, 71 members of the Society, as well as guests, attended the 58th Annual General Meeting of the Highgate Society which was held at St Michael’s School in North Road. The formal business of the meeting was transacted first, including the presentation of the accounts by William Britain, which showed that the Society […]
Introducing The Younger Highgaters group
Are you in your 20s, 30s or 40s and living in Highgate? A group of working-age members of the Highgate Society have set up a new social group (via WhatsApp) to help newer and younger residents get involved and feel at home in Highgate. Think pub nights, walks (with four-legged friends sometimes!), quizzes, and the […]
The GLA Has “Called In” the Archway Campus Planning Application
We need your help! Despite a strong refusal from Islington Council, the Mayor of London has “called in” the Archway Campus planning application. This means the Greater London Authority (GLA) can now make the final decision – and overturn the Council’s rejection. We’re awaiting confirmation of the date for a public hearing. In the meantime, […]
Camden Council revisits Dartmouth Pk. Healthy Neighbourhood traffic plans
Camden Council is not proceeding with current the Dartmouth Park Healthy Neighbourhood scheme as initially envisaged. Following multiple objections it is ‘going back to the drawing board’.
Archway Campus redevelopment refused
We are pleased to share the news that Islington Council has refused the application for the Archway Campus redevelopment. This decision follows significant opposition from local residents, community groups, and heritage organisations, with over 450 formal objections submitted. The Council found the proposal to be in clear breach of multiple planning policies at national, regional, […]
What’s next for Archway Campus?
The Save Campus Joint Action Group – a coalition of the Highgate Society, local Archway and Highgate groups, and Archway residents – has submitted a detailed 45-page objection to the Seven Capital’s proposed Archway Campus scheme. This document outlines how the current plans breach numerous national, London, and local planning policies and also includes photo montages of the […]
Highgate licensing issues
The Society has recently been involved in some licensing issues:The Prince of Wales applied to extend its opening hours from midnight until 1.30am. This would have meant that it opened later than any of the other public houses in Highgate High Street. The application generated 40 representations from local residents objecting to the later hours, […]
Parking permits in Haringey
Haringey have put forward planned changes for resident and visitor parking. The proposals involve several administrative changes and increases in charges, most of which are not contentious. However we do not support the removal of all day parking permits, and we’re pleased to hear that this change may be dropped. Click More for details.
DPHN Joint Action
The DPHN Joint Action group comprises fourteen neighbourhood groups from across the Highgate, Dartmouth Park and Kentish Town areas. See https://dphnjointaction.com/supporters/ The group met on 16th November and 25 people attended to share perspectives across these areas. The updated www.dphnjointaction.com website, leafleting, fund raising and building an email list for future communications were all discussed. Further meetings will take place when […]
