Sunday, 20 October 2019 Back in May- with no consultation with worried residents-the Council allowed Harrods to continue its transition from a department store to a vehicle for multiple boozing outlets. On the advice of Senior Planning consultant, Fiona Rae, the
The whole point of having my own blog on this site is to able to put across personal views and comments – particularly on ‘this ageing business’ and living in Kensington. This last week and few days have been a
11th October 2019 New survey findings emphasise desire for devolution of the scheme DAVE HILL Two of the capital’s most influential membership organisations have called on national government to give London full control over the apprenticeship system in order to
As part of Silver Sunday, there will be an all-day free Art Breakfast event on Tuesday 8 October at the Royal Brompton Hospital in Sydney Street. The arts play an important part in the hospital in supporting patients and the
Last week was both fun and scary. I attended my first proper class of Singing for Breathing at the Royal Brompton. I really enjoyed it and came out feeling glad I had gone! It is for people with lung conditions
22nd September 2019 Greener streets in the capital will take a bold but balanced mix of policies DAVE HILL Today’s car-free day in London is the biggest yet and follows Friday’s demonstrations against global climate change. The two events underline growing and urgent concerns
A great example of how to encourage community spirit is set by St Philips Church on Earl’s Court Road and its vicar Pippa Turner. And proving how broad a community really is, this Friday 4 October at 4 pm there
I have a few stories in progress but waiting for information or interviews and so I turn to my other recent activities to write about and report ‘success’! For the last eight weeks, I have been attending the Royal Brompton
The Family Friends Charity, that works with disadvantaged families in West London has launched an appeal to raise awareness and attract more volunteers. Working recently with The Media Trust, award-winning director Jo Southwell, John Lyon Charity and Aston Management, the
19th March 2019 What lies behind the row between a major north west London business and the Mayor’s development corporation? DAVE HILL Sadiq Khan’s City Hall calls it “the UK’s largest regeneration project” and it was hailed as a
