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Property & Planning · FinchleyO2 Centre O2 Centre redevelopment plans approved by Camden Council
Camden Council's planning committee has approved revised plans for the O2 Centre redevelopment in Finchley Road. The changes permit taller buildings and reduce the number of affordable homes, with developer Landsec citing rising construction costs and interest rates.
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Property & Planning · Golders GreenO2 Centre regeneration loses 240 affordable homes after Mayor cuts targets
Camden Council will decide next week on changes to the O2 Centre regeneration in Golders Green, cutting affordable homes from 570 to 330 after Mayor Sadiq Khan reduced London-wide targets. The £1bn project, delayed by rising costs, will still deliver 1,800 homes but with fewer for low-income households.
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Culture & Arts · High BarnetHigh Barnet photographer wins solo exhibition after competition win
James Singler, a freelance photographer from High Barnet, has won Lauderdale House’s 37th Annual Photographic Competition. His winning image, *Break from the Shop*, earns him a solo exhibition in 2026. The competition drew 193 entries from 46 photographers, with winners celebrated at a July exhibition launch.
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WorldCamden Council receives hotel plan for Churchill House, Red Lion Square
Camden Council has received an application to convert Churchill House, 35 Red Lion Square, into an eight-storey hotel. The scheme retains the altered facades but removes upper floors and adds new levels. Residents have until the consultation closes to comment.
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WorldMajor building works proposed for the British Museum
The British Museum has submitted multiple planning applications to Camden Council for significant infrastructure works. The proposals include the construction of temporary visitor pavilions and technical details for a new energy centre and substation at the London museum site.
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WorldCamden Tackles Violence Against Women and Girls
Camden Council is reinforcing its strategy to combat violence against women and girls, addressing domestic abuse and sexual offences. The initiative focuses on prevention, early intervention, and comprehensive support for survivors.
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WorldCamden Students Graduate from AI Connect Programme
The first cohort of students has graduated from the AI Connect programme in Camden, a two-year enrichment course focused on artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to increase AI literacy and break down barriers for underrepresented groups in STEAM fields.
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WorldCamden Children Receive Free Library Cards
A new initiative by Camden Council will provide free library cards to more than 10,000 primary school children. The scheme aims to increase access to books and digital resources, forming part of the wider Reading Together strategy.
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