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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]