Central Square flowerbeds launch
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 Barnet, Councillor John Marshall, staff and Trustees of the Trust, the […]
Trust response to Golders Green Station Planning brief
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)
Central Square flowerbeds update
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 flower beds has been made possible with funding from The London Borough of Barnet (LBB), Hampstead […]
Bute Mews consultation
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 Trust’s planning consultation policy. The drawings are available to view […]
New Trustee Appointed
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 of the Property & Plans Committee, which meets ten times […]
More Central Square flower bed progress
Having taken delivery of nearly 2,000 hardy perennials, the Central Square flower beds are filling up nicely.
Central Square flowerbeds: an update
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 over winter and spring. The London Borough of Barnet (LBB), […]
2016 Trust Council Election results
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. Brian Ingram received 141 votes. Richard Wiseman received 375 votes. Therefore Michael Franklin and Richard Wiseman have been re-elected as […]
2016 Trust AGM
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 evening, and doors will open at 7.30pm for that purpose. The […]
HGS Tree Survey published
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 survey – which looks at the influence of trees on […]