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
Past news
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
Update: Consultation on the Listed Building application closes on Friday 17th December. Click More for further details.
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
Highgate Festival 2021
Highgate Festival 19th to 27th June
The Highgate Festival returns with a wide variety of live and online events. For the full programme and details of Festival offers visit the Festival web site https://highgatefestival.org/ where you can also sign up for programme updates or volunteer to help.
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.
Mary Feilding Guild to close for redevelopment
Catherine West, MP for Hornsey & Wood Green, has launched a petition calling for a halt to redevelopment plans for the Highgate care home and revocation of the eviction notices served on the residents. For a link to the petition click More.
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.
Next Highgate clean-up session
While our Tidy up Events would still be permitted under Government guidance, in light of the Mayor of London’s recent announcement of a Major Incident, we are reluctantly cancelling the next Tidy up Event on Saturday 16 January. Thank you to all those who had said they would be able to attend and watch this space for our February event.
Can you write a limerick?
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To accompany Ruth Hazeldine’s recent talk, there is a competition for original limericks on the subject of ‘Highgate and Highgate personalities’ or the current Covid-related situation. Prizes will be awarded for the three best entries. Click More for details of how to enter.
Swain’s Lane No Right
Turn – update
What do you think of the ‘No right turn’ rules at Bisham Gardens and South Grove? Camden are proposing to make them permanent Have your say by responding to Camden’s consultation. Click More for a link to the consultation page.