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Central Square flowerbeds launch

Posted on 10 July 2017

Last Friday afternoon, the restored Central Square flowerbeds were officially ‘launched’ at an event attended by numerous Suburb residents, local dignitaries, and respresentatives of the organisations that made it all possible. Those present included MP for Finchley and Golders Green Mike Freer, the Mayor of

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Trust response to Golders Green Station Planning brief

Posted on 11 May 2017

The Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust’s response to the Golders Green Station Planning Brief can be downloaded below: HGST Golders Green Station Planning Brief comments (5mb PDF)

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Central Square flowerbeds update

Posted on 13 March 2017

After all the planting and bedding work that took place last autumn and winter, the Central Square flower beds continue to look fresher and more vibrant by the day, with Spring bulbs coming up to greet the sun. The improvement work to the Central Square

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Bute Mews consultation

Posted on 25 January 2017

The Trust has received an application for consent to carry out the following works at Bute Mews, Market Place. Demolition of existing garages and erection of 6no 2 storey houses; associated landscaping. This application will be subject to an extended notification in accordance with the

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New Trustee Appointed

Posted on 5 December 2016

A new Trustee has joined the Trust Council following Tim Leach’s retirement as the Victorian Society’s appointed member. Tim leaves with the thanks of his fellow trustees and the staff for his significant commitment and contribution over 7 years to the Trust, particularly as Chairman

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More Central Square flower bed progress

Posted on 27 October 2016

Having taken delivery of nearly 2,000 hardy perennials, the Central Square flower beds are filling up nicely.

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Central Square flowerbeds: an update

Posted on 7 October 2016

Work continues on the Central Square flower beds, and there was a large delivery of beech plants (260 in total), as well as 72 tons of earth (for levelling the beds), and 36 roses. These are all being planted this week. More planting will continue

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2016 Trust Council Election results

Posted on 28 September 2016

The votes for this year’s Trust Council election have been counted and verified by our auditors, haysmacintyre. 494 valid ballot papers were received. There were 8 rejected papers. Two resident Trustee positions were up for election, with three candidates standing. Michael Franklin received 394 votes.

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2016 Trust AGM

Posted on 9 September 2016

Richard Wiseman chairs the 2015 AGM The Trust’s Annual General Meeting is to be held on Wednesday 14 September 2016 in the Henrietta Barnett School Hall, Central Square NW11. There will be a period for informal conversation over light refreshment at the beginning of the

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HGS Tree Survey published

Posted on 2 September 2016

The Hampstead Garden Suburb Tree Survey is now complete, with the published document available on the Trust’s website. The project began in 2012 as a follow-up to the Conservation Area Character Appraisal which focussed on the Suburb’s built architecture. It was decided that a tree

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