Vehicle Crime You may be aware that several residents have recently had the rear windows of their vehicles smashed and the rear parcel shelf stolen. There was yet another incident last night at the top of Glasslyn Rd. There seems to be a wave of this particular type of theft at present across Crouch End, […]
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
Report on Activities 2024-25 Read More »
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.
National Emergency Alert Test Read More »
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
More Trees For Crouch End Read More »
We have received a communication from the local Police team about a new service called Met Engage.
Neighbourhood Watch Update Read More »
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 »
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
Report on GMTRA Activities 2023-24 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 »
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.
Christmas Tree Recycling 2024 Read More »
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
News & Updates From AGM Read More »
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
GMTRA Annual Meeting Date Read More »
Hornsey Club is hosting a Coleridge school event on Friday 21 July 2023.
Hornsey Club Hosting School Event Read More »
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.
UK Power Response to GMTRA Roadworks Letter Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 >>
GMTRA Objection Comment To Planning Process Read More »
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 >>
5G Mast, Formal Planning Process Has Started Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
All residents are invited to our 2022 AGM on Tuesday 11 October which is taking place in the North London Cricket Club
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 »
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 »
Resurfacing works are due to take place shortly in Hurst Avenue and Coolhurst Road. Please note that these roads will be closed to traffic between 8.am and 4.pm on the following days: Hurst Avenue – Thursday 12th & Friday 13th May Coolhurst Road – Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th May
Local Road Closures 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 »
Works scheduled to clean the street gully/drains. These are to improve drainage and reduce the risk of flooding. Parking restrictions also apply.
Street Gully & Drain Cleaning Read More »
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 Read More »
Below is the recent message from Haringey Council however we are yet to receive the new Recycling and Waste service leaflets for year commencing 1 April 2022 that confirm the different collection dates for rubish and recycling etc. We have rung Veolia who said they’d been advised they would be delivered to us tomorrow, Wednesday,
Recycling And Waste Service Read More »
Huge thanks to everyone who responded to our survey. We had a very good response (65 in total) and the demand for installation of charging points in our roads is very clear: 90% wanted to see free standing charging points installed (either at the top of Glasslyn Road or the bottom on the ‘odd’ side)
Electric Vehicle Charging Survey Results Read More »
Some residents have expressed an interest in trying to get charging points for electric vehicles installed on the road and we’d like to gauge support for the idea by asking you to complete a very short survey. If there is demand, we can make a case to the Council who have a programme for gradually
Charging Points For Electric Vehicles Read More »
At our AGM on 19 October 2021 it was agreed GMTRA’s 2021/2 membership fee would remain at £5. We currently contact over 70 households in Glasslyn Road via email and very much appreciate being in such a supportive neighbourhood. We now have five committee members who live in Glasslyn Road – Stephanie Lawrence (Treasurer), Henry Perks
GMTRA Membership – Glasslyn Road Read More »
With the new year almost upon us we know many of you will be taking down decorations in the coming days and weeks. We therefore wanted to provide information on how you can dispose of your Christmas Tree in Haringey for free and ensure it is recycled. The following is a message we’ve received from
Christmas Tree Recycling Read More »
The following were elected onto the committee for the year 2021/22 at our AGM on 19 October: Virginia Jackson, Glasslyn Road (Chair) Stephanie Lawrence, Glasslyn Road (Treasurer) Zander Calderwood, Glasslyn Road Adam Sharples, Glasslyn Road Andy Wiley, Montenotte Road Simon Williets, Tivoli Road It was an interesting and informative AGM. In due course we’ll let you know when the minutes
Glasslyn, Montenotte and Tivoli Roads Residents’ Association & Neighbourhood Watch AGM is on Tuesday 19th October 2021, 8.00pm-9.30pm at The Hornsey Cricket Club off Tivoli Road All members are invited to our 2021 AGM. The good news is we are able to confirm it will take place at 8.00pm on Tuesday 19 October in the clubhouse at the
Request for flooding reports Thank you to those of you who’ve already let GMTRA know you experienced flooding at your address on 12 July and in some cases again on 25 July. Just a reminder, as requested, GMTRA is compiling a comprehensive list to give to the council officials who attended our Zoom flooding meeting on
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