1. Consultation period for 169-173 Blackfriars Road ends 6 June – time to post your comments

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    May 30, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

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    The proposed development in Blackfriars Road, that gave the start to BARD, is now in the last week of the …
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  2. Blackfriars Road Exhibition: 1 June in Artist Studio Company (ASC), 128 Blackfriars Road

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    May 30, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

    After the walkabouts held earlier this year, and the publishing of a consultation summary and a set of ten principles …
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  3. A 30-storey tower proposed near St. George’s Circus

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    May 30, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

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    Another local planning exhibition took place last week and this time it is Barratt Homes, who have bought the sites …
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  4. Octavia House development told to reduce the height from 18 to 14 storeys

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    May 30, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

    Some residents of Nelson Square have also been following the story with a proposed development of Octavia House, in the …
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  5. Next meeting: Thursday 23 May 2013 at 7 pm

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    May 21, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

    The next meeting of BARD is on Thursday, 23 May 2013 at 7 pm . Nelson Square Gardens Community Association …
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  6. The Consultation Period for the proposed Linden Homes development at 169-173 Blackfriars Road is about to begin

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    May 13, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

    What is this about? Linden Homes want to build a ten storey block [tapering down to 6 storeys over the …
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  7. Linden Homes planning permission application submitted

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    May 1, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

    Like we said in the last email Linden Homes has now submitted the planning permission for the site where the …
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  8. Union Street small businesses under threat from Railtrack

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    May 1, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

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    The small businesses under the Union Street railway bridge have started a petition after they have been given notice to …
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  9. 10 design principles for Blackfriars Road

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    May 1, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

    Southwark Council has placed a design document on their website, based on the consultation on Blackfriars Road that took place …
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  10. Linden Homes revised proposals on the Blackfriars Road site

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    April 9, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

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    As we briefly reported before, it does seem like our campaigning has had some effect and Linden Homes have now …
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  11. Next meeting: Thursday 25 April 2013 at 7 pm [Changed date!]

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    April 9, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

    The next meeting of BARD is on Thursday, 25 April 2013 at 7 pm. Nelson Square Gardens Community Association Hall, …
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  12. Proposed Closure of Southwark Fire Station

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    April 9, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

    We would like to bring this burning issue to you. You may have heard that our local fire station in …
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  13. Next meeting: Thursday 4 April 2013 at 7pm

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    March 21, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

    The next meeting of BARD is on Thursday, 4 April 2013 at 7 pm. Nelson Square Gardens Community Association Hall, …
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  14. Linden Homes surprises with new proposal

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    March 20, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

    The Bankside Residents’ forum had a presentation from Linden Homes last week. The developer presented a smaller scheme for the …
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  15. Tuesday 26 March Residents’ Meeting on Housing Issues

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    March 20, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

    Bankside Residents’ Forum has announced a meeting with Southwark councillors to discuss affordable housing and amenities in Borough & Bankside area. …
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  16. More about the Blackfriars Road Landowners’ Forum

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    February 6, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

    As we reported before, based on information on the london-se1.co.uk website, Southwark Council has been having regular meetings with developers …
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  17. Local history celebrated in Blackfriars Road by new statue

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    February 6, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

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    A new local landmark was unveiled on Wednesday in Blackfriars Road, only a short distance from the site acquired by …
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  18. Linden Homes says they are amending the plans, or are they?

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    February 6, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

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    BARD has been contacted via Maxine by the PR agency working for Linden Homes. Their email stated Over the next …
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  19. Next meeting: Thursday 21 February 2013 at 7pm

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    February 5, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

    The next meeting of BARD is on Thursday, 21 February 2013 at 7 pm. Nelson Square Gardens Community Association Hall, …
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  20. Dog and pot statue to be unveiled Wednesday 6 February

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    February 5, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

    The Dog and Pot statue is being unveiled this Wednesday 6 February, ceremony starts at 2.30 on corner of Union …
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  21. Georgian Group about the Imbibe pub

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    January 20, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

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    We have received the objections made by The Georgian Group to a previous proposal to redevelop 173 Blackfriars Road, which …
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  22. 1700 homes planned for Blackfriars Road

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    January 20, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

    The LondonSE1 website posted last week about another major plan for Blackfriars Road. This time it is Barratt Homes, who …
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  23. Blackfriars Road Project

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    January 14, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

    Southwark Council has set up a project to improve the environment in the Blackfriars Road area. There will be a walking …
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  24. Next meeting: Thursday 24 January 2013 at 7pm

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    January 13, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

    The next meeting of BARD is on Thursday, 24 January 2013 at 7 pm. Nelson Square Gardens Community Association Hall, …
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  25. BARD in other media

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    January 8, 2013 by betterblackfriarsblog

    Our campaign has been reported by the Southwark Notes blog, who have also produced a great map depicting the proposed …
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  26. Next meeting: Thursday 10 January 2013 at 7pm

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    December 17, 2012 by betterblackfriarsblog

    The next meeting of BARD is on Thursday, 10 January 2013 at 7 pm. Nelson Square Gardens Community Association Hall, …
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  27. Southwark Council’s “secret meetings” with developers

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    December 8, 2012 by betterblackfriarsblog

    The london-se1.co.uk website has reported about our demonstration in a very well covered article. But what was especially interesting for …
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  28. Sign our online petition and spread the word!

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    December 1, 2012 by betterblackfriarsblog

    BARD petition is now online. Click on the link in this post and invite your friends to support our cause! …
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  29. First Community Demonstration a success

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    December 1, 2012 by betterblackfriarsblog

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    The first BARD community demonstration was great success on Saturday 1 December. At least 50 people attended the event organised …
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  30. Community demonstration on 1 December 2 pm

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    November 23, 2012 by betterblackfriarsblog

    A Peaceful Community Demonstration to raise awareness of inappropriate development in Blackfriars Road SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER 2012 from 2.00 – 3.00 …
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  31. Next meeting: 22 November 7 pm

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    November 15, 2012 by betterblackfriarsblog

    The next meeting of BARD is on Thursday, 22 November 2012 at 7 pm. Nelson Square Gardens Community Association Hall, …
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  32. Next meeting – come along

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    November 14, 2012 by betterblackfriarsblog

    The next meeting of BARD is on Thursday, 15 November 2012 at 7 pm. Nelson Square Gardens Community Association Hall, …
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  33. BARD is here!

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    November 14, 2012 by betterblackfriarsblog

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    Linden Homes has bought a large area of land, including 169-173 Blackfriars Road, and extending back  along Pocock Street, SE1. …
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