Mar 2022

Get ready: Antiques Roadshow in Clissold Park 10th July.

RT @hackneygazette: West Reservoir is set to get a £2.3 million makeover thanks to funding to improve facilities, walking routes and biodiv…

RT @clissoldpeople: If you would like to help with planting it please come along to the paddling pool on Sunday afternoon from 1.30pm. We w…

RT @clissoldpeople: The user group have bought a hedge, which we are giving to Clissold Park as a gift. All we need now is some help planti…

RT @hackneycouncil: 🌿 The engagement period on Stoke Newington’s low traffic neighbourhood is set to close tomorrow. Have your say: https…

@kva1226 @metecoban92 Funny you say that, because the public consultation is actually ending tomorrow after 6 months: …uildingagreenerhackney.commonplace.is/proposals/stok… in an ETO (Experimental Traffic Order) the consultation runs during the first 6 months of the 18 months trial period. Do leave a comment.

RT @clissoldpeople: You can also join the meeting virtually on this link. meet.google.com/bvh-oghv-jpe

RT @clissoldpeople: Our next public meeting, including our AGM, will be held on Saturday 2 April at 11am on first floor of Clissold House.…

On Facebook yesterday: “Just saw someone have their phone snatched in the central paved area in Clissold Park about 7.30pm.” Be careful people. The park may feel safe when it’s quite busy, especially the area around Clissold House, but the sad reality is it isn’t.

@ClissoldLabour @carvalhoCAP @clissoldpeople Interestingly no one yet asked for an outdoor gym which I got the impression was one of the options being considered.

RT @mightybarnski: @StokeyUpdates I hear newer rumours of an Amazon Fresh. All unsubstantiated though. The flats above looked almost done b…

RT @overwound: @StokeyUpdates I always thought about a model boating lake or using the paddling pool as an after-dark RC boat race circuit…

RT @_DaveTalbot: Slightly sunburnt and significantly poorer after a day out in Stoke Newington yesterday. Long been the trope that north Lo…

@selmerulesagain @TreborRhurbarb @joolsd Closed last year.

@karenak100 Hmmm there’s Savers a few doors down at no. 140

@clissoldpeople can you clarify please when will a decision be made, if one hasn’t been made already, about how this space will be used once the paddling pool is removed? I remember an outdoor park gym mentioned as an option. Thanks. x.com/StokeyUpdates/…

It’s like someone moving to Stoke Newington and complaining about the smell of coffee. t.co/sGLVoKSVR6

@TKyleBuchanan @clissoldpeople @illfittingjeans Work is starting on the splash pad next Monday. The park manager is probably the best person to answer your questions, but the decision to remove the paddling pool has been made a couple of years ago and isn’t going to change.

RT @clissoldpeople: @StokeyUpdates @illfittingjeans And it had to be emptied to be cleaned at least twice a week in summer (more if there w…

RT @clissoldpeople: @StokeyUpdates @illfittingjeans That pretty much sums it up but there is also the issue that it does not meet modern re…

And that development is still ongoing… 7 years later. x.com/stokeylocal/st…

Would love to hear from people who took part in the “Boycott Nando’s” campaign in Church St. What drew you to the campaign? Would you have protested if it was any other large chain? Do you think any chain opening in Church St should have been met with the same opposition? Thanks! x.com/HackneyYIMBY/s…

@HackneyYIMBY @LynRennick To your point earlier about people not protesting against Wholefoods (the site was originally Fresh & Wild), the author states “OK, there's a Fresh & Wild, but we protested against that, too”. Though I gather that protest was as high profile as the one against Nando’s.

@HackneyYIMBY @LynRennick “The arrival of one huge chain, willing to pay a premium price for its spot, will push the rents up for all the businesses, driving them out and opening the door for the next multinational, and the next.” It just happened to be Nando’s. “One huge chain” is very generic.

@HackneyYIMBY @LynRennick Fresh & Wild was as purpose-built retail unit as part of a larger development after the owner of the timber yard cashed in and JoJo opened in a small unit that was a restaurant. Can’t see why anyone would have issue with either given the context of where/how/why they opened.

@HackneyYIMBY @LynRennick Sainsbury’s was the brand associated with the development but not the centre of it. There were concerns about delivery routes via High St and Wilmer Place. The original plan was 68 homes in a six-storey development above the supermarket, which raised a host of other concerns

@HackneyYIMBY @LynRennick Well, it didn’t if you care to be more specific. The redevelopment of the Vortex site was controversial in nature I believe any chain would have faced such opposition by some locals but please share evidence to suggest otherwise. I’m intrigued to see what you can share. Thanks.

@HackneyYIMBY @LynRennick The objection to Nando’s was fuelled by the fact it was replacing a cultural local landmark that was the Vortex Jazz Bar, or are you suggesting there was another motive? How’s that linked to opposing a large scale unaffordable housing development with a supermarket by the way?

RT @HSJEditor: @StokeyUpdates could you R/T TODAY: Yard sale for Ukraine. Books, toys, clothers and lots more 48 Defore Road, Stoke Newi…

Four years after Parker’s Pet Shop in the High St closed after 43 years because according to the Hackney Gazette the owner wanted to convert the shop into a restaurant, it’s still an empty space with the occasional pop-up shop. hackneygazette.co.uk/news/parkers-p…

@illfittingjeans You can ask @clissoldpeople who may know but my understanding is that a 90 year old pool is now considered too expensive to maintain, especially given continuous vandalism, glass bottles being thrown from the street to but a few problems with it over the years.

RT @Christo28907011: @StokeyUpdates H&M - can’t see that happening though - but would be good to have somewhere selling basic mens clothes…

A year on.. no movement yet. x.com/realnickperry/…

@sea34101 @LynRennick That campaign was about a lot more than Sainsbury’s and the impact of its deliveries on the High St etc. See here: stokeylocal.org.uk also lack of affordable housing as part of the large scale development project, impact of the size on biodiversity on Abney Park and more.

RT @hackneycouncil: Do you want to find out more about the role you could play in supporting Ukrainian refugees arriving in Hackney? 🇺🇦 We…

@LynRennick Exactly. So when did the whole “Keep chains out of Stoke Newington” sentiment some people express come from? I can understand people wanting to protect what they perceive to be Church St’s ‘village indie vibe’ but the High St is very different.

RT @LynRennick: @StokeyUpdates There were a ton of chains in the 50’s and 60’s such as Boots Chemist, Home and Colonial, Lyons Tea House, D…

RT @hackneygazette: A Pret A Manger cafe is coming to Stoke Newington this summer, taking over the site of the old Halifax bank branch wher…

RT @RossiTheBossi: The footway outside @ToolstationUK at 140 Stoke Newington Rd is awful - looks like a @TfL pavement - this isn’t in any w…

RT @ClissoldLabour: The Stoke Newington Low traffic neighbourhood feedback platform will close on 31st March so if you want to share your v…

RT @msromany: Come join me in @AbneyParkN16 this Sunday 27/3 10:30am-1pm! ☠️💐 Our first community stall of the year! We'll be near the chap…

@HackneyEars Yes. Please credit my Twitter handle. Thanks.

@IanPethick @davidhowarth6 Like the former Lloyds bank branch that became Costa, and the former Halifax that’ll become Pret, the former Halfords site was originally two shops. I doubt the landlord would bother converting it back to two smaller units if they can get one tenant who’ll pay the same.

@IanPethick @davidhowarth6 Yes. I guess maybe it’s been cleaned and tidied up. Cannot see anyone other than a big chain moving in eventually given the size of the unit.

@Boidus Really is!

@charliechar I think people are more protective of Church St than the High St when it comes to large chains. As it’s a conservation area and shops cannot be merged, the small footprint makes it less appealing for them. Nando’s and Wholefoods are in new-ish purpose-built retail units.

@charliechar It was inevitable once the bank branches closed. 4 out of the 5 closed in the last 5 or so years. HSBC is now a Post Office, Lloyds is Costa, Santander is a Pound Shop. NatWet to become Starbucks when the last bank in Stoke Newington closes??

@charliechar How so out of interest? Costa opened in a the former Lloyds bank branch a few doors down a few years ago. Similar concerns were voiced by a few then but frankly, cannot see anyone other than big brand affording such large sites like former bank branches.

Great news! “This project aims to open up currently inaccessible waterside green space at West Reservoir for public access, allowing people to circulate around the perimeter of the water, as well as creating new reedbed habitats for wildlife.” x.com/LDN_environmen…

“The funds will also support the Stoke Newington Business Association's See You in Stokey campaign, which will bring together businesses to create artwork, events and a website to increase trade and community cohesion.” x.com/hackneygazette…

RT @HistoryOfStokey: Today is the 6-year anniversary of the passing of life-long Stoke Newington historian Derek Baker (1936-2016). A local…

@HowarthCharles @AkashMapara And 8 barbers and hair salons!

@HowarthCharles @AkashMapara We have 11 in Church Street :)

@HowarthCharles @AkashMapara Tell that to the people who complain that Church St is “boring” and filled with “overpriced gift shops and 100 cafes and pizza restaurants” :)

@AkashMapara @HowarthCharles An Opticians and Japanese restaurant are rumoured to open in Church St where two Indian restaurants closed recently. Will be interesting to see if they are independent or chains.

@AkashMapara @HowarthCharles The joke that “N16 is the new N1” is almost 30 years old. As long as we don’t have a Tube Station and are considered by many to be in “the middle of nowhere” we’re safe :)

@HowarthCharles @AkashMapara Luckily, out of the 115 commercial properties in Church St, only a small percentage is vacant, and apart from 3, the ones that close reopen soon after. You can see how they street has changed over the years, plus vacant shops, here: bit.ly/amirstokey

@HowarthCharles @AkashMapara Could any non-chain commercial tenant ever afford the rent there now?? I seriously doubt it, unless they own the property. Point is that for any independent to set up shop there is impossible I imagine, whereas in Stoke Newington that’s not the case.. yet anyway.

@HowarthCharles @AkashMapara Source: hamhigh.co.uk/news/mixed-emo…

@HowarthCharles @AkashMapara Speaking of Hampstead, I think I read once it had a “Stealth” Starbucks en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stealth_S… On McDonald’s there: “Hoping to fit in with its Hampstead neighbours, it played classical music, erected an English Heritage-approved facade and installed chairs worth £100 each.”

@AkashMapara @HowarthCharles Actually, Prep started in 106 Stoke Newington Church St and has a second branch now richarddare.com

@HowarthCharles @AkashMapara Would you consider charity shops ‘chains’? There’s Mind, Air Ambulance & Children's Air Ambulance and Mary's Living and Giving

@AkashMapara @HowarthCharles Just the one as far I’m aware of. I wouldn’t lump national and multi-national brands with small successful businesses that grow to a few more branches over time. Spence Bakery has a branch in Kentish Town. Is it a chain??? Nano-chain at best :)

@AkashMapara @HowarthCharles They were one when they opened

@HowarthCharles @AkashMapara When Ladbrokes in Church St closed, there were fears it’ll become Starbucks because it’s a fairly large site. It ended being the Good Egg independent restaurant, and some people then still complained “not another bloody restaurant” :)

@HowarthCharles @AkashMapara Years ago Pizza Express had a planning application rejected to combine four small shops in Church St.

@AkashMapara @HowarthCharles The Tiffin Tin, a smaller chain of Indian takeaway, with 6 branches opened last year, though clearly it’s not a Pret-size chain, but also not a little independent shop.

@HowarthCharles @AkashMapara Stoke Newington demographic different and far more diverse in comparison to Hampstead. I don’t think the two are comparable. How are things in Crouch End these days in terms of chains and big brands for example?

@AkashMapara @HowarthCharles Also Ollie Quinn Opticians which opened in Church St last year or so

@HowarthCharles @AkashMapara Well, I’d argue it’s far more of a tourist destination and more affluent area compared to Stoke Newington (everything is relative) so I suppose those chains decided it’s worth it opening a very small branch. In reality, most have stayed away from Church St.. for now.

@HowarthCharles @AkashMapara Chains can move into a conservation area, they aren’t banned. My point was that the small shops, which cannot be extended, make them less appealing for big brands that favour larger sites. Pret won’t bother with a tiny shop in Church St for example.

@AkashMapara @HowarthCharles Also JoJo Maman Bébé in Church St. Sports Direct. Pizza Hut. Halfords in the High St closed last years. Church St is a conservation area so small shops cannot be merged hence its less appealing to chains who’ll target larger retail units in the High St.

@HowarthCharles Who is “Us”? Costa always looks busy. My observation is it’s mainly different clientele than the one that goes to the smaller, trendier cafes around. Very different proposition. I think Pret will be somewhere in the middle frankly.

@SorayaAdejare “The pair sold the freehold to the premises two years ago, and had an arrangement with the freeholder to remain until now. The Gazette understands the owner now wants to convert the shop into a restaurant.” hackneygazette.co.uk/news/parkers-p…

@SorayaAdejare Businesses close for many reasons. Lack of demand is one of them, but do you know for a fact that was the reason behind the closure? Could have been rent increase, end of lease and other reasons.

@A_d_e_s_a_n_u Large site (originally two shops) so only a few type of businesses can afford such footprint in such prime location. It would be great to have a pet shop, cheese monger or other things people said we lacked in the area, but the reality is they won’t be able to afford such site

@Christo28907011 4 of 5 in Stoke Newington High St closed in the last 5+ years. I’m giving NatWest a few more years max.

@Christo28907011 I get that, only stating that unless a chain like Pret takes over the lease, I’d imagine that site will remain vacant for years and a worse eyesore than Pret depending who you ask I guess.

@Christo28907011 Also, YumYum began in Church St where Foxtons and is now and built a large, loyal clientele by the time it moved to the large site, which the owner may or may not own (I don’t know). A new entrant moving into a large site in the High St today is a very different story.

@realnickperry Clearly not put off by all the bloody road closures! ;)

@Christo28907011 He owns for example this vegetarian restaurant in Church St that closed recently. You can call and ask him to reopen ;) x.com/StokeyUpdates/…

@Christo28907011 Independent business run by an owner who’s a property developer that owns a number of shops and restaurants in the area so I wouldn’t consider him “Independent” in this context frankly.

@kosintime @thenewlove I don’t think it’s really a question of “what we need” but more what viable business can realistically operate successfully in a site of that size. An independent may likely struggle with the rent etc. so that’s why chains, usually coffee, step into the gap.

@thenewlove The impact of Sainsbury’s on local shops, deliveries via Wilmer Place and the High St as well as other concerns were one aspect of the opposition to the large scale development. Full details here: stokeylocal.org.uk a Pret on the corner isn’t the same at all in that regard.

@thenewlove I don’t see the link. The opposition to the large scale development of the site that happened to include a Sainsbury’s was fuelled to a large extent by the scale of the towering block, impact on biodiversity on Abney, small number of affordable housing in the scheme and more.

Any suggestions for a different business that can occupy such a large site and not go under within three months?? Former HSBC branch now a Post Office, former Lloyds branch now Costa, former Santander branch is a Pound Shop. Not that many options given the size of the site. x.com/StokeyUpdates/…

@camilsss @realnickperry Different clientele to an extent?

RT @spencebakery: @StokeyUpdates @realnickperry Quite possibly. Jobs ads are up on Glassdoor and Indeed for a new Pret shop opening on Stok…

It’s a large site (originally two shops) so wouldn’t be surprising. x.com/StokeyUpdates/…

RT @hackneycouncil: 🌿 The engagement period on Stoke Newington’s low traffic neighbourhood is set to close on 31 March. Have your say: htt…

RT @AudioGiggle: Look at all the fantastic acts we have on at AudioGiggle this Thursday at Ryan’s N16 in Stoke Newington. It’s going to be…

RT @AbneyParkN16: Happening this weekend - come down and see us!

@IslaMurray20 In the meantime -> …uildingagreenerhackney.commonplace.is/proposals/stok…

I’d add to that list:
- Burma Court Estate in Clissold Crescent where an LTN filter was installed at the junction with Stoke Newington Church St in late 2020 - Shannon Court in Dynevor Road - Londesborough Estate in Londesborough Road x.com/StokeyUpdates/…

Some people seem to fixate on the Bus Gate in one of Hackney’s trendiest streets but conveniently choose to ignore the Stoke Newington LTNs where Lordship South Estate, Yorkshire Grove Estate, Hawksley Court Estate, Shellgrove Road Estate and Milton Gardens Estate are located. x.com/laceyknickers/…

@sallysunflower @mayorofhackney @LBHackney @StokeyLTN “All Blue Badge holders living in Hackney are now able to nominate one vehicle that will be exempt from the new 7am-7pm through-traffic restriction on Stoke Newington Church Street” news.hackney.gov.uk/stoke-newingto…

RT @StokeyLTN: Great news, the Walford Road N16 scheme has been made permanent! Traffic levels in the area dropped by 32%, with 78% of non-…

The Birdcage pub is reopening under new management on April 4th according to whatpub.com/pubs/NLD/5776/…

You have just 10 days left to tell the Council what you think about the traffic reduction measures in Stoke Newington. …uildingagreenerhackney.commonplace.is/schemes/propos…

@devske5 @ClissoldLabour @metecoban92 “acknowledge and deal with the displaced traffic” I have no idea what will happen to it and whether it’ll “evaporate” in the long term as traffic management studies show. I’m explaining the rationale and motivation behind implementing LTNs in case it wasn’t clear to some.

RT @FanCandlesUK: All set up in Stoke Newington today with loads of fabulous female vendors - there’s jewellery, candles, art, cards, flowe…

@StokeyLTN @ClissoldLabour @metecoban92 As this particular one is being targeted relentlessly, perhaps something could be done only in this instance to make it more difficult to tamper with it. Put it in a plastic box???

@devske5 @ClissoldLabour @metecoban92 Certain adjustments like allowing Blue Badge permit holders access through the Bus Gate have been made based on feedback. The feedback is meant as I understand it to help improve the scheme if possible, not justify removing it completely as it’s not a vote and LTNs are happening

@ClissoldLabour @metecoban92 They don’t appear to be very good at their job frankly. As we both know, there’s an awful lot riding on effective, high-quality comms when dealing with such divisive scheme. Comms is everything. This simply isn’t good enough.

@ClissoldLabour @metecoban92 The council really isn’t helping itself here and it’s disappointing. Signage and comms from day 1 have been substandard and I’m afraid things like this only discredit the scheme and give some objectors more reasons to claim the scheme is rigged and isn’t handled professionally.

@ClissoldLabour @metecoban92 But the link in the leaflet is shorter and more intuitive and was working after it didn’t when the report was first published so I’d think it’s just a case of ensuring it stays up and stops getting ‘broken’. Anything to do with the cyberattack or incompetence of the site admin?

@ClissoldLabour @devske5 @metecoban92 Thanks though the link that’s printed and sent to everyone isn’t, which is a shame. I don’t how many people will try it more than a few times before they give up. Not a good look, especially as it happened a week ago already.

RT @LondONtheinside: You won’t have any trouble spotting THIS new spot on Stoke Newington High Street ow.ly/frrn50ImttC https://t.co/…

@Stokebrewington @RoyWats09829184 But it is and that’s the whole point. Make short journeys by car inconvenient that people realise after a while it’s not worth the hassle and consider other options. The thinking is that’ll bring pollution levels down in the long-term when car usage EVERYWHERE drops, hopefully!

@Stokebrewington @RoyWats09829184 Three Hackney LTNs have been made permanent recently: London Fields, Hackney Downs and Walford Rd area. Opposing LTNs is a bit like opposing the smoking ban in 2007. Hackney, and London more widely, have ambitious green targets and LTNs are considered the way to help meet them.

RT @bkempton_: 'I’ll be honest with you,' says Fatih Demir from @Bestturkishkeba in Stoke Newington, 'I eat a kebab every single day. Most…

RT @BBCRadioLondon: The protest is blocking off Stoke Newington High Street outside the police station - with crowd numbers still growing.…

RT @RealMediaGB: #ChildQ protest has blocked Stoke Newington High St after speech by MP Diane Abbott #NoPoliceInSchools https://t.co/pgn81p…

RT @hackneygazette: Protesters blocked off Stoke Newington High Street this afternoon, calling to "get police out of our schools" after a B…

“The new shareable EVs will have designated charging bays in Londesborough Road and Defoe Road. This adds to the existing 16 EVs currently available to Zipcar members.” x.com/hackneycouncil…

RT @Treeacle: Purim and Paddy's night is making some interesting music mash-ups in Stoke Newington tonight.

RT @steph__green: so many girls taking their tote bag for a walk in the sunshine around stoke newington common, hope they're all doing great

@arben_sallaku 1 hour? How come? It’s 1.5miles.

RT @GHKwabz: Take her to Best Kebab in Stoke Newington, it will change her whole perspective.

@angelab2711 Gas works in the middle of Church St is the reason for the current diversion. Church Street Bus Gate mean that buses at least aren’t delayed along Church St as they are usually the only vehicles on the road between 7am-7pm.

@angelab2711 45min? It’s about 10-15min by bus from Dalston Junction to Church Street. Was it on diversion via Stratford?? ;)

@briseglace @virginmedia Hmmmmm… this is gas works.

@idiotbarnes Gas works opposite Yoakley Road

@parcelman007 FYI: The entire building was put on for sale so in this particular instance LTN may or may not have had anything to do with the shop closing. Maybe the owner wanted to offer it completely empty? rightmove.co.uk/properties/118…

RT @threecrownsn16: Join us for dinner in the newly refurbed Three Crowns dining room and sample our Modern British menu made with seasonal…

RT @roseandcrown16: No place we’d rather be…. What a miserable day! Come and get cosy by the fire 🔥
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@SpagnumT_Moss I speak to local business owners as well and some expressed they feel they have been impacted negatively by the LTN. Do you know for a fact that was the case with Namaste? It may or may have had anything to do with LTN. That was my point. Businesses close for various reasons.

RT @EttiSade: @ClissoldLabour @StokeyUpdates @clissoldpeople Dog Walking Service to raise funds for Ukraine. While leafleting on Milton Gr…

@SpagnumT_Moss Businesses close for many reasons. I’m not claiming LTN may not have a negative impact on some but you cannot assume and claim every business closure is due to LTN. There’s retirement, death, poorly run business, rent increase, lease coming to and end, family feud, move etc.

@NightingaleE5 Heard it’s under new management and due to reopen at some point

@carvalhoCAP These are the names in the various business directories :) shop names took over from owner’s name over the years

115 Church St/Golden Dragon: “Michael Naik & Co offer this four storey GRADE II LISTED terraced , which is a mixed use with ground floor shop and basement, as well as a studio flat on ground floor level and a four bedroom maisonette arranged over the upper three floors.” x.com/spk_n16/status…

@thenewlove x.com/spk_n16/status…

RT @spk_n16: @StokeyUpdates It looks like the freehold has been sold rightmove.co.uk/properties/118…

@thenewlove I don’t know. I heard of local businesses that closed for various reasons, usually the typical ones, so was curious to know if it was a matter of retirement, rent increase etc. Pop in and ask :)

@thenewlove I asked the owner just now and she simply pointed at the road in despair as she went to serve a customer.

RT @uk_ie: On Thursday @londonshapers are holding a fundraiser for Ukraine crisis relief efforts at @LoadingBar Stoke Newington. Join for…

RT @Christo28907011: @StokeyUpdates @leafandwild Saw the name and got excited - one day we will finally get a vegan restaurant in Stoke New…

Welcome to Twitter and 170 Stoke Newington High St @leafandwild! Congrats and good luck! x.com/StokeyUpdates/…

RT @hackneydownsltn: 🚨CONSULTATION ALERT!🚨 You have until 23 March to have your say on Hackney's Green Infrastructure strategy. The consult…

RT @hackneydownsltn: (Not Hackney Downs, but of interest to @StokeyLTN: a proposed new entrance to Abney Park Cemetery. Not something that…

“Stoke Newington Gyratory might be back in play” ?? x.com/hackneydownslt…

RT @AbneyParkN16: Work on the stained glass windows at the soon-to-be restored Abney Park Chapel is now in progress. Check out these photo…

Mattress Art in Stoke Newington High St/Sanford Lane next to the Coach and Horses x.com/100Climbs/stat…

@_HollywoodCandy It has indeed, which is why I pointed out that not every business that closes does so because of any possible impact of an LTN. Some may, but I cannot see how it’s possible to claim it’s the only or even main reason.

@_HollywoodCandy I have as well, including most of the ones you mentioned and heard similar things. I’m curious to hear and learn about how local businesses link the Bus Gate with any decline in trade given a particular trade. That said, businesses close for many different reasons.

@_HollywoodCandy “lot of restaurants” ? I’m aware of two (Royal India, Namaste). 3-4 businesses close usually in the first 2 months of a new year after leases run out. Businesses also close when the owner dies, retires, moves, gets a divorce and many other reasons apart from possible LTN impact

@_HollywoodCandy Do you know when and why Golden Dragon is closing? Is that confirmed please? Thanks.

Here’s the link to the Stoke Newington Bus Gate and LTN monitoring data report (one is published every 6 months during the 18 months trial period) -> s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/commonplace-cu…

RT @RosedaleAction: @StokeyUpdates Oddly enough Church Street was even better this week with no busses

@carvalhoCAP This link at the bottom of the page isn’t working hackney.gov.uk/stoke-newingto… and I suspect it directs to this page where people can leave comments about the scheme …uildingagreenerhackney.commonplace.is/proposals/stok…

@Roger89835988 Yes. That’s the one!

@graemebulcraig This one? …uildingagreenerhackney.commonplace.is/proposals/stok…

@Roger89835988 In an ETO (Emergency Traffic Order) the consultation runs during the first 6 months of the 18 months trial period. See here: s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/commonplace-cu…

@metecoban92 @ClissoldLabour FYI x.com/LucyPerman/sta…

“As the LTN comes to the end of its trial period, the Council is urging people to have their say by 31 March, when it will analyse comments from residents alongside traffic, air quality and footfall monitoring data before making a decision on whether to make the LTN permanent” x.com/hackneycouncil…

“In late spring, the Council will be engaging with residents on implementing pavement widening on Stoke Newington Church Street, to further encourage people to walk and shop locally.” x.com/hackneycouncil…

“On Lordship Park, traffic has increased by 19%, which the Council will continue to monitor and report on. Taken together, traffic levels have decreased by 14% across the area of the low traffic neighbourhood, showing some traffic is avoiding the area altogether.” x.com/hackneycouncil…

On Tuesday 22nd March the there will be a film crew in the playground in the park for about three or four hours. Notices will be going up soon with full details.

RT @AbneyParkN16: If you were out in Abney this weekend and wonder what’s happening… this 11 minute podcast covers all the latest developme…

RT @stokeywheels: @StokeyUpdates 61 Church St is going to become Zia Lucia pizza (opens 28th March according to their website) https://t.co…

RT @LovingDalston: Help, cops need witnesses and info re shooting of teenager in Belgrade Rd #StokeNewington #Hackney https://t.co/u7nVwuB…

RT @AbneyParkN16: Help give Abney its first spring clean. Community litterpick on Saturday morning at 10am. Details below. https://t…

RT @clissoldpeople: Out planned public meeting this Saturday had been postponed. It will now take place on Saturday 2nd April at 11am. Our…

RT @DrCSyn: @StokeyUpdates Anglo Spice, or Anglo-Asian as I still call it, due to open as extended Rasa, anyone else heard that?

RT @mayorofhackney: A new community space at Woodbury Down, take a look if you think you can work with the Council, community & partners to…

RT @AbneyParkN16: Join us for the “Women of Abney” on Saturday. Marking International Women’s Day. abneypark.org/upcoming-event… #BreakThe…

RT @JambusterLondon: B104 Stoke Newington Church Street (Both Directions) between Albion Road and Stoke Newington High Street - Road closed…

RT @StowStargazers: There’s a few tickets left for our intro to stargazing #astronomy event tomorrow at @WildWoodberry. See you there? #Hac…

@TowerTowers1 @MisfitsWorld20 I hope they put the foundation for the Church Street canal! :) x.com/StokeyUpdates/…

RT @MarcGunby: Breaking rock n roll dog news, Bobby Gillespie’s Staffy just scared away the geese my grandson Jimmy was watching in Clisso…

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@mightybarnski Yep ;) x.com/StokeyUpdates/…

“We are excited to be able to bring the Antiques Roadshow to the wonderful Clissold Park in Stoke Newington in London. Unlike previous years, however, this Roadshow will be a ticketed event only. You can apply for tickets by following the link below.” bbc.co.uk/programmes/art… x.com/StokeyUpdates/…

RT @VincentStops: @respros Sorting out gyratories should be a priority for any number of reasons, but they won't be because the cyclists de…

@VincentStops So where does it stand now please?

@VincentStops How come? I thought a scheme providing a cycle lane in Stoke Newington High St both ways would be highly desirable to cyclists. Did it come down to TfL not having the budget post-Covid to go ahead with the plan?

@Stokebrewington No clue. I thought at first it may have been a bus:lorry but in most cases I don’t think there’s enough of the sign sticking out for it to be moved if hit, but maybe there is. Quite a few of these need adjusting so seems odd for it to be a coincidence. Maybe a flaw in placement

RT @Stokeyparents: N16 traders are joining forces to collect vital supplies for Ukrainian refugees. Please donate what you can by midday…

@OldAndLame There’s a “stargazing” camera in Oldfield Rd/Sandbrook Rd which was adjusted twice before for the same reason so it’s a game of ‘cat and mouse’ with people who tamper with the cameras as I doubt it was caused by the wind or a bird. Signs also get vandalised.

Hi @metecoban92. Is the Stoke Newington Church St pavement widening consultation for the east side of the street still going ahead please, or has the plan been postponed or abandoned? Thanks.

@Schopflin Well, there could be different reasons why a business closes such retirement, moving away, personal reasons etc. so not just a matter of whether it appears to be doing well or not.

@TheShakeyN16 Under new management as far as I’m aware so hopefully will reopen soon

@Limmmao And AUN at no. 178

@MarkaHillier My pleasure! 20 years for me next month.

@MarkaHillier Thanks! this is the occupancy survey I maintain which charts the history of each shop in Church St since the 1840s => bit.ly/amirstokey

@graemebulcraig Also, as leases sometimes end at the end of the year, almost every February-March a couple of shops and restaurants in Church St close and within a few weeks you see the site being prepared for the next occupant. It’s rare for a commercial property in Church St to remain empty.

RT @spencebakery: @StokeyUpdates We of course welcome all feedback, and will be monitoring closely to see how everything goes, and tweaking…

RT @spencebakery: @StokeyUpdates Well, we didn’t think this would be the most divisive thing to happen on Church St since the LTN.. We reo…

@IanPethick @wakefieldsarah x.com/realnickperry/…

@graemebulcraig Perhaps in some cases, the owner simply moves on or retires even. Some of these restaurants have been around for a very long time and unless you find someone to buy the restaurant from you when you decide to move on, you don’t have many options.

@elekuentz Cheesemonger and a pet shop were the favourites when I raised the question a while back x.com/StokeyUpdates/…

@ttfmgill Yes. Church St is living organism changing constantly. There used to be 14 confectioners at one point! => public.flourish.studio/visualisation/…

@wakefieldsarah People also day that about estate agents, cafes, restaurants, gift shops and pretty much everything else it seems :) better than having it vacant for years like the garden centre and Chinese restaurant is my view. Small shops, high rent and high business rates - not easy.

@London_UXD @GlynnAlison @spencebakery I was thinking the same thing. I do wonder what was the thinking behind this. I felt they perfected the system in the last year. Also meant customers didn’t pick up things themselves from baskets like plain bagels.

The locksmith across the street told me an optician may open there and also that Namaste vegetarian restaurant at no. 56 Church St closed as well. He said he thinks it’s unlikely Anglo Spice Grill at nos. 60-62, which was due to open last summer following refurb will reopen. x.com/StokeyUpdates/…

@iambrianjones If you examine the prominent anti-LTN Twitter accounts you’ll see the average number of followers is about 300 and that demonstrations attract from what I’d seen a small group of people. Social media can easily amplify their sentiment, especially as they tend to often “shout”

@devske5 @iambrianjones Did you read the article? “Residents' feedback reporting increased traffic on Northwold Road has led the council to develop proposals which include restricting heavy goods vehicles with width restrictions or the addition of a traffic filter.”

@iambrianjones @devske5 Yes. A consultation is basically an invitation for certain people to say why they don’t like something. They may have very legitimate reasons and grievances but it doesn’t make those the majority and again, it’s not a referendum.

@devske5 @iambrianjones A consultation ultimately it about sourcing opinions to discover potential improvements that were not considered initially and learn about people’s views. Most of which do not understand or think about the bigger picture in my opinion so I wouldn’t trust them to make policies.

@devske5 @iambrianjones My take on it is that the majority of people that respond to a consultation are the ones who are against what’s being proposed and therefore register their disapproval and anger. More so than those are in favour. It can create a false impression of the real sentiment.

@DrCSyn But these kind of policies aren’t determined by a referendum and the democratic aspect is the fact the policies are set by democratically elected representatives that drive an agenda. They can always be voted out if enough people who don’t agree with their policies go and vote.

@DrCSyn The money raised is ring fenced to be used for transport-related initiatives in the borough as far as I’m aware. @ClissoldLabour may be able to clarify.

@Christo28907011 @spencebakery It wasn’t great on a rainy day for sure, but queuing outside felt far more orderly and efficient than the mayhem inside on a busy weekend. Might be just me, but never knew where to queue and the order in which customers were being served felt almost random.

Interesting: “64% of responses to the consultation page said none of the LTNs filters should be made permanent. The council however, says people who use a car or van were overrepresented in the overall results despite Hackney's low car ownership rates.” Same to happen in SN? x.com/hackneygazette…

@thomashowson @spencebakery Me too! Always got quite hectic and disorderly inside on weekends with three different queues in two different directions! I’m surprised they changed back. Thought it also allowed to make better use of the indoor space.