Here is a summary of the main issues that the Residents Association has been dealing with in the past year. Streetscene Sadly we have lost two street trees this year. The tree outside 4/6 Tivoli died and the Council has reduced it to a stump. The newly-planted tree outside 34/36 Glasslyn has also died and […]
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Our AGM this year will take place on Wednesday 14th October at 8pm at the North London Cricket Club.
The Club has informed us of two items that may be of interest to residents – International T20 Cricket Match & Walking Netball
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Veolia have provided the collection calendar for 2022/3 you will have had one delivered to you. Copy here should you prefer an online version. As before our collection day is Tuesday
Recycling And Waste Collection Calendar 2026 Read More »
Three news items that will be of interest to residents, covering street trees, Hornsey Club and committee changes.
Below is the GMTRA response to the Hornsey Club planning application to erect four covered and floodlit padel courts near the end of Tivoli Road. If you would like to make your own comments on the proposal you can visit the council planning website here >> I write on behalf of the Residents Association
GMTRA’s Response To Padel Planning Application Read More »
The Hornsey Club has now submitted a planning application for four covered and floodlit padel courts on the site of the old tennis courts.
Hornsey Club Padel Planning Application Read More »
The Club has now started preparatory work for the padel courts by digging two deep holes on the site of the disused tennis court.
Hornsey Club Update Read More »
Crouch Hill is going to be closed to traffic for a period of eight months with effect from 9th February.
Crouch Hill Road Closure Read More »
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A quick reminder for residents about the disposal of Christmas trees. These will be collected for free during January with the weekly waste collections – just leave the tree next to your bins. All decorations must be removed, and trees over 3 feet long should be cut in half. Icy Weather No doubt you will
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We held our AGM on Thursday 9th October at the North London Cricket Club, and for those of you who were unable to attend you can find the minutes of the meeting on the GMTRA website here>>. The committee was re-elected: Nick Evans (View Crescent), Simon Williets (Tivoli Rd), Zander Calderwood (Glasslyn Rd), Henry Perks (Glasslyn
Report on GMTRA activities 2024-25
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Our AGM this year will take place on Thursday 9th October at 8pm at the North London Cricket Club
We have been notified via the police that the Government will be testing the UK’s emergency alert system this coming Sunday 7th September at 3pm.
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A new campaign, has just launched, to plant more street trees in Crouch End. The project has been initiated by our local Councillor Luke Cawley-Harrison and is co-sponsored by the Crouch End Neighbourhood Forum, Crouch End Traders Association and Crouch End Festival. Campaign Aim The aim is to plant at least 25 new street trees
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We have received a communication from the local Police team about a new service called Met Engage.
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A decision was expected earlier this year, but has been delayed primarily because of an intervention by Sport England, questioning the demand for padel and expressing concern at the loss of tennis facilities.
Hornsey Club Padel Plan Changes Read More »
A section of Stanhope Road (between Avenue Rd and Parkgate Mews) will be closed to traffic from 7th April to 17th April for drainage works and resurfacing in connection with the new Parkland Walk bridge. It will also be closed to pedestrians between the hours of 8.30am and 5.30pm on work days during this period.
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March updates on street trees, parking matters, school street plans and changes to the GMTRA committee.
The Brookside tennis courts (which belong to Highgate CTC) are about to be completely replaced with new courts.
Shepherds Cot Update Read More »
The consultation period has now closed, and the predictable outcome is that there will be no changes to the proposals.
Parking Permit Consultation Update Read More »
The Club has now submitted another planning application for permanent permission for four Padel Courts, to include floodlights.
Hornsey Club Padel Courts Update Read More »
You may recall that the School has plans to develop and improve its upper playing field, just off Montenotte Rd, for sports use, which would by necessity mean that much of it would be fenced off from public access. You can read all the details here >> Town or Village Green Application A local campaign
Highgate Wood School Playing Field Update Read More »
The plan to make the bottom-end of Montenotte Road a School Street has now slipped to January.
Highgate Wood School Street Read More »
GMTRA has responded to the parking consultation, in summary making these points
Parking Permit Consultation GMTRA Response Read More »
You may have received a communication from the Council about proposed changes to residents parking permits, you can find details on proposed parking policy changes in this post
Residents Parking Consultation Read More »
We held our AGM last Tuesday, and it was pleasing to see 35 residents attending on a wet blustery night.
News & Updates From 2024 AGM Read More »
The GMTRA AGM is on Tuesday 8th October at 8.00pm in the North London Cricket Club. All residents in our three roads and View Crescent are invited to attend.
Here is a brief summary of the main issues that the Residents Association has been dealing with in the past year. If you have any thoughts or or opinions on these issues or other neighbourhood matters come along to our AGM on the 8th October
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Highgate Wood School will be holding its annual Madfest this coming Friday, 19th July, from 6pm to 9pm.
Highgate Wood School Madfest Read More »
News on: sportshall, phone mast, GMTRA annual meeting, tennis courts, street tree care and school playing fields.
Highgate Wood School has drawn up plans to redevelop its playing field (just off Montenotte Road) and bring it back into sports use.
Highgate Wood School Playing Field Read More »
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March round-up of GMTRA news, street trees, phone mast and sports hall
March News Updates Read More »
The phone mast proposal has received deemed permission to go ahead. We have the collected emails, letters and responses here >>
Phone Mast Correspondence Summary Read More »
Covered in our local press. Link in post
Phone Mast “Deemed Approval” Covered In Local Press Read More »
The plan to build a 20 metre high telecoms mast on the Hornsey Club cricket field has come back to life.
Telecoms Mast Threat Returns Read More »
We will all be taking down the Christmas decorations in the coming days and weeks. Information here on how you can dispose of your Christmas Tree in Haringey for free and ensure it is recycled. suitably.
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A round up of GMTRA news AGM First, thank you to everyone who came to our annual meeting on a stormy night on 2 November. Around 40 people were there, including our ward councillors Lester Buxton, Cressida Johnson and Luke Cawley Harrison, and Richard Tusting from the Shepherds Cot Trust. The AGM minutes are here
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Here is a brief summary of the main issues that the Residents Association has been dealing with in the past year.
GMTRA Report on Activities 2022-23 Read More »
A date for your diary – the Residents’ Association will be holding our annual meeting at 8pm on Thursday 2 November
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Hornsey Club is hosting a Coleridge school event on Friday 21 July 2023.
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Another vintage photo for our album. – The Maynard Arms.
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This vintage photograph of Glasslyn road probably dates from about 1907.
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Following our recent letter to UK Power Networks about the local disruption being caused by the roadworks on Glasslyn Road, we have received the following response . Letter From UK Power Networks 06/06/2023 Good Afternoon, Mr Jackson Thank you for your letter and I am sorry to hear about the disruption our works are causing.
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The roadworks in Glasslyn Road have been disrupting and causing great inconvenience for local residents since March. GMTRA have written to UK Power Networks on behalf of residents
Complaint To UK Power Regarding Road Closure Read More »
This vintage image is looking across the Crouch End playing fields towards Ally Pally.
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The Council has published its decision on the application to build a 20m high phone mast on the Hornsey Club cricket field – and the decision is to refuse the application.
Application Refused- Phone Mast Decision Read More »
The window to add comments to the planning process has now closed. Given the high number of objections to the proposal, GMTRA are keen that this application is referred to the planning sub committee so that local voices can be properly heard. GMTRA Letter To Councillors Dear Lester, Cressida and Luke As you know there
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GMTRA have submitted comments to the Haringey planning application process objecting to the proposed building of a 20m phone mast on the Hornsey club cricket. Details here >>
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Glasslyn Road is closed due to substantial roadworks at the top of the hill. This has been caused by the need to repair a fault in an underground 33kV power distribution cable.
Glasslyn Road Works Update Read More »
Residents will no doubt be aware of the proposal to erect a 20m telecom mast and associated equipment in the grounds of the Hornsey Club. You can submit objections and comments online on the council website, or by writing to the planning department. Details here >>
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Waldon Telecom (on behalf of 02) will shortly be submitting a prior approval application for the proposed telecoms mast to Haringey council. GMTRA has written to the planning department (also local councillors and MP) urging them to to refuse approval for such a development, outlining the numerous objections to the proposal and the strength of
Telecom Mast – GMTRA Letter To Haringey Planning Read More »
GMTRA responded with strong objections to the recent letter from Walden Telecom (on behalf of O2) announcing plans for a 20m telecoms mast, to be sited in the grounds of our neighbours – Hornsey Cricket Club (who are also opposed to this unsuitable development) Read their reply.
5G Mast – Developers Response To GMTRA Letter Read More »
Many residents have expressed concerns about a letter written on behalf of a company called Cornerstone which is proposing to build a 20 meter high mobile phone mast on the side of the Hornsey Cricket Club. Response letter here.
20 Meter High Mobile Phone Mast Proposal Read More »
Two local current consultations on zebra crossings and lime bikes that may be of interest to GMTRA residents.
Wolseley Road Crossing And Dockless Bikes Read More »
A reminder that there are parking restrictions in Glasslyn Road tomorrow (Wednesday 11 January) between 8am and 2pm to allow drains to be cleared.
Parking Restrictions In Glasslyn Road 11th January Read More »
Parking restrictions in place Monday 12th December on sections of Glasslyn Rd from 8am to 2pm.
Reminder Of Parking Restrictions Mon 12th December Read More »
Trees are a great benefit to our neighbourhood. As such they are a regular topic of interest to residents.
Haringey Council Tree Policy Read More »
Your new residents association committee met earlier this week and these are some issues we discussed
New Committee – Issues Under Discussion Read More »
Christmas Drinks for residents at the Maynard – see invitation
GMTRA Christmas Drinks – 7th December Read More »
There have been a number of distraction thefts at ATMs on The Broadway N8.
Neighbourhood Watch: Distraction thefts The Broadway N8 Read More »
It was very good to see so many people at our annual meeting last week. More details here.
AGM Minutes And Our New Committee Read More »
Haringey Council has partnered with the charity – Trees for Streets – to help to fund tree planting
Tree Sponsorship Scheme Read More »
Highgate is resurfacing two of its tennis courts (Courts 3&4 further up from its clubhouse). The works will take up to two weeks and will require a road closure.
Shepherds Cot Road Closure Read More »
Be Aware of Energy Bill scams. Action Fraud has received 139 crime reports relating to fake text messages purporting to be from the UK government.
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We have had the following message from Neil Rogers the Watch Liaison Officer for Haringey with regards to car crime in our area.
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Crime Prevention Advice – message GMTRA recently received from PCSO Lucia Popovici, Designated Ward Officer – Crouch End.
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AGM will be held on Tuesday 11th October at 8.00pm in the North London Cricket Club. All residents in our three roads and View Crescent are invited to attend.
Agenda For GMTRA AGM, Tuesday 11th October at 8.00pm Read More »
It was a shock to see a front door in Glasslyn Road had been partially kicked in possibly around 4.30pm today.
Neighbourhood Watch Warning Read More »
All residents are invited to our 2022 AGM on Tuesday 11 October which is taking place in the North London Cricket Club
The Crouch End Craft Fair will be held at Shepherds Cot (Park Road entrance) on Sat 8th Oct 11am – 5pm.
Craft Fair At Shepherds Cot Read More »
Neighbourhood watch policing update
Message From Crouch End Safer Neighbourhood Police team Read More »
No Parking Outside 14, 16, 18 & 20 Tivoli Road On Wednesday 17th August.
Parking: Tivoli Road On 17th August Read More »
Be warned residents – parking is suspended 8.00am-4.30pm Monday to Friday in specific sites in our area
Parking Alert – Gully Drain Cleaning Read More »
Notes from the Meeting held in the Hornsey Club on 17th May 2022 set up to consult residents on the Club’s plan to build a new Sports Hall were circulated to everyone on GMTRA’s bcc contact list on 19th May. Next Steps included the residents’ decision to form a small group to coordinate the opposition –
Save our Space N8 – Residents Group Read More »
We received the following message about antisocial behaviour from Neil Rogers, Watch Liaison Officer for Haringey,
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Make sure you keep yourself hydrated and stay in the shade or inside during the warmest parts of the day between 11-3pm. Check up on neighbours who may be vulnerable
Neighbourhood Watch: Weather Warning Read More »
We have received the following message from John Newton, who is the Chairman of Shepherds Cot Trust – the open space that neighbours our roads
Shepherds Cot Trust Message Read More »
Latest from neighbourhood watch and police monthly newsletter.
Neighbourhood Watch & Safer Neighbourhood Police Read More »
The latest update from CENF includes an invitation to its AGM on Saturday 16th July. It also mentions several local planning issues
Latest From Crouch End Neighbourhood Forum Read More »
Highgate Wood School’s MADfest is taking place 6.00-10pm this Friday, 24 June.
Highgate Wood School’s MADfest Read More »
More road gully works. You can’t really miss all the signs in Tivoli Road but if you’re away or about to go on holiday, are expecting any visitors or deliveries on 25th/26th do take note. From the new signs: TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS – FOR GULLY WORKS TIVOLI ROAD N8 SUSPENSION OF PARKING OUTSIDE
Tivoli Road Temporary Traffic & Parking Restrictions 25th/26th May Read More »
Below are notes from the meeting held at the Hornsey Club on Tuesday evening. GMTRA committee members Nick Evans, Henry Perks, Adam Sharples, Simon Williets and Virginia Jackson attended – It was good to see so many residents there too. Meeting Notes Present: Patrick Marshall (Chair, HCC), Tim Waine (Project Director, HCC), Sophie Kent (Secretary
Residents’ Meeting With The Hornsey Club, 17th May 2022 Read More »
The Hornsey Club committee will hold a planning meeting with GMTRA residents in the Clubhouse at 8.00pm Tuesday 17 May. This is to discuss their proposed sports hall development in the club grounds.
Hornsey Club Planning Meeting Read More »
