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-through Jessica Crowe, Deputy Leader - that they are seeking a community covenant for
the building, ie a legal assurance that the communities will occupy the building no matter
who owns it. Furthermore the Council appears to be taking a positive approach and
suggesting a 'strategic way' in which they can help refurbish and improve the building. In
the light of everything else going on in the borough, this is a welcome move from the
Council. Let's hope this signals a general change of heart from the new Labour
administration in Mare Street.
The Vortex jazz bar is closing down during August and will only be open
on Fridays and Saturdays, as essential maintenance and refurbishment is required to the
building. If you have any of the required skills - such as tiling, carpentry, plumbing etc
- and are willing to volunteer to keep North London's premier jazz venue in a habitable
condition, then ring 020 7254 6516 and offer your services.
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The Angel of Stoke Newington, a twelve foot high
steel sculpture weighing over 100 pounds, erected in June on the wall of Traymans
solicitors on Church Street. |
The Peabody Trust's Newington Green mixed tenure
housing development which also includes the new and stylish Cava wine bar - has recently
won a Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers triennial award, a prestigious
recognition from one of the City of London's ancient livery companies. The building, at
the bottom of Albion Road, was rewarded for its excellence in tiling, mosaics, roofing and
brickwork. And the wine's pretty good, too.
Classic and Modern Interiors, based in Bouverie Mews, are currently
reconstructing the original oak bell tower of St Ethelburgea's in Bishopsgate. The church,
the oldest (990 AD) and smallest in London, was rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after the
Great Fire of London and badly damaged by the IRA Bishopsgate bomb explosion of 1993. The
original oak limber was salvaged and is being used in the reconstruction. The church is
being re-opened in October by Prince Charles.
Friction is developing on Church Street between some local traders and
traffic wardens, with the former accusing the latter of over-zealousness in carrying out
their duties. The traders say that the wardens are handing out tickets for stays of one
minute or less, and that this is damaging the businesses. We know that Hackney needs all
the money it can get but surely it should show more tolerance towards small traders in the
area?
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