TV Licences for the over 75s – scam
I’m grateful to Chris Smith for passing on this warning from Avon and Somerset Police. From this month, those over 75 and used to getting a free TV licence will also have to...
Thinking to next year
Here’s one photograph from the twelve in local resident, David Kernek’s 2021 Camden calendar. You’ll, no doubt, be able to pinpoint most of them from the comfort of your armchair. The CRA is...
Getting rid of that Covid clutter
Yes, the Midland Road Recycling Centre will re-open on Monday 27th. It’s on an appointment only basis and limited to smaller vehicles. You can book on-line here. When I checked a few minutes...
Camden Crescent viaduct and railings will finally get fixed
Here is the text of an email I received on Thursday which I’ve slightly adapted. Dear Jeremy, I am writing to provide an update on the Camden Crescent Refurbishment proposals. I apologise for the short...
So what’s going on ‘ere, today?
Well, we residents have had no warning from Wessex Water about this despite some activity on the street earlier this week. My information comes from a very helpful gentleman responsible for setting up...
One year ago – we had this at lunch time…
“Enough is enough” is what we declared. Four vehicles involved in a speed related accident which only good fortune meant there were no human casualties. So where are we now? That’s a good...
Camden happenings
Camden Road finds itself at the top of a list of roads getting widened pavements! This went to affected residents and businesses from Dina Romero, Leader of the Council. So what does this...
Things have been hotting up…
…in many ways during lockdown – yes the heat and dryness, of course, but we’ve all noticed the lull in traffic which perhaps is slightly diminishing now. The Council has spotted that this...
Quiet Camden – a low traffic neighbourhood?
This is was the title of a blogpost from nearly a year ago. So before you think that the CRA has been completely dilatory and not achieved anything in the meantime, read on...