Meanwhile government could stop posturing over climate change and start legislating and funding for protection of our mature trees, woods and all our natural heritage. Many thousands of people enjoy the Wood. If all say “no”, this senseless project may be stopped, and the council’s time and effort put into the desperately needed conservation work instead.
Streatery
Belsize Village s streatery where customers are being served alfresco. Picture: Belsize Village Business Association
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Robert Stephenson-Padron and Aya Khazaal, co-coordinators, Belsize Village Business Association (BVBA), write:
The beauty we have achieved in Belsize Village is something that should be universally celebrated.
Readers letters
There are proposals for a cycle lanes on Haverstock Hill
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Is there really another way around?
Paul Allen, Haverstock Hill writes:
With regards to the proposed cycle lanes on Haverstock Hill, a number of letters have suggested that alternative routes exist. For the almost 10,000 people who live off Haverstock Hill, the hill is a fact of life and isn’t something that can be avoided. That is why the cycle lanes are needed, to allow adults and children to safely go at their own pace rather than being hassled by vehicles.
The direct route from Prince of Wales Road to Belsize Park is 800m. Any of the alternatives almost double the distance, require multiple turns and travel along roads that are far from quiet. These alternative roads are lined by parked cars and often have SUVs travelling in the middle of the road because they are too wide for their side. The alternative via South End Green would be the worst as it would be more than 2km and invo
Three trees have been cut down to build parking
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A Highgate conservation group has challenged the cutting down of three trees in Tile Kiln Lane reservoir to make way for parking.
Thames Water removed three sycamore trees and some brambles to build parking for two vans for workers using the site. Part of a boundary wall has also been taken down for vehicle access. Residents say the move will harm the area s natural wildlife.
The works were authorised under permitted development, and so did not require planning permission. A planning notice was lodged by Thames Water two years ago for the removal of one tree.