Jacksons Lane is set to begin a multi-million pound redevelopment project to transform and future-proof the Grade II-listed arts centre, with construction work starting in November 2020 and the building set to reopen in July 2021.
Local MP Catherine West has started a petition against the closure of the Highgate and Wood Green branches of Barclays Bank
The Society’s Infrastructure group has restarted its monthly tidy up events. For the moment we need to ensure that no more than six of us meet for these events in line with government restrictions. We are holding our next event on Saturday 8th August. If anyone is interested in joining please let us know by emailing us at infrastructure@highgatesociety.com.
This six minute video shows a snapshot of the group at work during normal times and a selection of paintings produced subsequently.
The North Hill roadworks have restarted and are expected to last until December. North Hill has reverted to one-way working. For full details click here to read the update issued by Haringey Council. To contact Haringey for more information email frontline.consultation@haringey.gov.uk
Are you self isolating or maybe just nervous about going to a big supermarket? Or perhaps you want something that doesn’t qualify as ‘essential’. Many local shops have introduced a delivery service even if they are not open to callers. A local resident has put together a database of shops and businesses offering delivery and […]
The Highgate Society Hall at 10A South Grove is closed until further notice. All events scheduled to take place at 10A are cancelled as are all private bookings. No new bookings are being accepted till further notice.
In light of the current pandemic, many people will need to self isolate and will need assistance. There are a number of grassroot initiatives for help and support popping up, and we encourage everyone to link with their local streets through the links below. Streets are self organising. These initiatives are supported by local organisations like The […]
The Highgate Society is a local organisation that works to protect and champion Highgate as a great place to live, work and visit. We would like to take this opportunity to get some learnings and insights from our members and people of Highgate (and surrounding) so we can serve our community better. Please help us […]
Highgate Society Planning Committee chair David Richmond has lodged appeals against the refusals by Haringey and Islington Councils of his proposals for anti-suicide measures on Archway Bridge as an alternative the councils’ scheme recently implemented (for details click here). The basis of the appeals, as stated by David, are as follows: The scheme is less […]