We’re urging all to oppose the latest grossly oversized tower in the middle of Shoreditch. Developers want to build the Highgate Tower - a 106m, 30+ storey glass alien - on the Chariots sauna/Majestic wine site on Shoreditch High Street (application HERE). The proposal for a comically big hotel and office tower, next door to … Continue reading ANOTHER TOWER OVER SHOREDITCH?
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Dear SCA Supporters, For more than a year, what’s now known as “Pump” at the Texaco/Co-op site on Shoreditch High Street sought permission for a food and alcohol operation. Officially rejected – failing twice with planning and their alcohol license forcefully rejected - the venue is nevertheless open, relying on the old off-license to serve … Continue reading Review of Alcohol License at “Pump”
Neighbourhood Policing in Hackney - as part of their continual drive to improve engagement with the public - have launched a new media tool called Neighbourhood Link. It's very simple to sign up. Simply click on the link below (or HERE) and follow the instructions to register. It takes two minutes. The police will then … Continue reading Neighbourhood Policing Information
Yet more office space is being converted to a fast food joint. The latest is a burger place kicking out a small creative agency. Read about and object TODAY here: http://eepurl.com/bhph1P
Appold Street by Liverpool Street Station is changing. Proposals are being discussed to erect a new building including new employment space, office, retail and a business hotel Local residents are invited to a public exhibition on proposals for the site at 13-14 Appold Street, which you may find of interest. When: Wednesday 25 and Thursday … Continue reading Development at 13-14 Appold Street
Following on from last year’s RIBA Open Studio, local architect Jenny Brown will be taking milk architecture & design’s Shoreditch model on a trip to the Southbank to talk about what’s happening in Shoreditch under the title “Responsible Regeneration?”. When: Wednesday, 25 March, 6:30pm Where: Southbank Centre Tickets are on sale for the talk, with … Continue reading Shoreditch Architecture at Southbank
There's a new yoga class in Shoreditch, and an offer for SCA supporters! Help along those new year's resolutions to get fit and meet some of your local community with yoga classes right in the heart of Shoreditch. Local yoga teacher Olivia is offering weekly classes on Tuesday evenings for £29 for classes up until … Continue reading Yoga in the Community
Our latest and mildly interesting Newsletter (December 2014) - http://eepurl.com/_1Kwn. Go on, Christmas is too exciting anyway.
From our friends at Hackney Council..... Dear Partners, We are holding an interactive immersive gallery event, where we will be showcasing the 'white cubes' which have been placed in parks across Shoreditch to capture the views of community and businesses about their green open space. https://twitter.com/hashtag/parkhack Our aim is to facilitate businesses and communities working … Continue reading Help Shape Use of Hackney Green Space
The Shoreditch Library has just announced a new pre-school session at the Shoreditch Library. Find a poster with all the details here: Free Playgroup!. “Mini Builders at Shoreditch Library. Every Thursday during term-time we have a new pre-school play session for under 5's and their carers. Drop-in between 11am and 12pm. Free.” What: Under 5s … Continue reading New Free Under 5s Play Session
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