News

Camden Lock Railway Bridge
5th March 2010
This week we have received confirmation from Camden Council that that have had approval from Network Rail to proceed with a Camden Lock Railway Bridge lighting project to further rejuvenate the area. ... more
Free Business Rates Seminar
5th March 2010
CENTA and Camden Council have arranged a free seminar for businesses in the borough to hear how the 2010 business rates revaluation will affect your business. At the event there will be a chance to: • speak to representatives from the Valuation Office Agency • find out about the appeals process • arrange to meet with advisors from CENTA Business Services • find out about available business support in Camden • network with other Camden businesses ... more
Creative Environmental Networks (CEN)
5th March 2010
CEN delivers the Energy Saving Trust advice centre for London and are running a water campaign encouraging householders to become more efficient with their hot water in order to reduce their heating bills. Hot water account will account for up to 30% of your heating bill. We are contacting large employers in Camden on their behalf to offer free and impartial bespoke water reports for your employees. ... more
Northern Line Closure Update
5th March 2010
CTU continues to push on all fronts to minimise the impact of the proposed closures of the Northern Line on Camden Town Businesses. If you'd like to do your bit to have your voice heard then you can sign an online petition on the Number 10 website. Find the petition HERE, and to find out more from the CTU team, please email us HERE or call 020 7428 8690. ... more
Camden High Street North Works
26th February 2010
The works to transform the north end of Camden High Street that began in late 2009 have been continuing in early 2010, and currently are delivering one of the most significant and exciting phases of the whole works programme. The entire section of road heading north from the junction with Hawley Crescent/Jamestown Road is being re-laid in York Stone. ... more
Breakfast Seminar - Business Risk from a Changing Climate
26th February 2010
The climate is already changing. Reduce your risk from climate change by arming yourself with the latest information on climate change adaptation, including: • what scientists are predicting for the future of the London and UK climate, • how you can reduce your organisation's risk and seize opportunities, • how your organisation's assets may be vulnerable to climate change, and • asses if your organisation could be liable for inaction or is inadequately insured. ... more
The Northern Line
26th February 2010
Over the last couple of weeks we have been reporting on the Northern Line planned upgrade works, being delivered for London Underground by Tube Lines. ... more
Free news and advice for licensed businesses
19th February 2010
The licensing team and Camden Council would like to keep you posted on licensing news by asking you to sign up to Camden’s Licensing Newsletter. The free service provides updates on licensing policy, projects, advice and training. The electronic newsletter will be delivered to your designated email address in a Portable Document Format (PDF) allowing you to read, print and share the newsletter with your colleagues at your convenience. ... more
The Jewish Museum - Reopens at last!
19th February 2010
The Jewish Museum in London reopens on 17 March, after a £10m expansion project. Based in Camden Town, the original Victorian building has been linked with its neighbour, a former piano factory. Designed by Long & Kentish architects, this triples the museum’s space. Its four main galleries are devoted to an introduction, history of British Jews, Jewish faith and the holocaust. ... more
The Northern Line
19th February 2010
We reported in detail last week the Northern Line planned upgrade works, being delivered for London Underground by Tube Lines. We are conveying this information again as it is of great importance to all local business. The work is to deliver 20% more capacity and 18% reduction in journey times. CTU's current understanding is that Tube Lines' plan demands 65 weekend closures to part or all of the line, starting at the end of March and running until November 2011 including long weekend closures at Christmas, Easter and other bank holidays. ... more
The Northern Line
12th February 2010
You have probably already heard about the Northern Line planned upgrade works, being delivered for London Underground by Tube Lines. The work is to deliver 20% more capacity and 18% reduction in journey times. CTU's current understanding is that Tube Lines' plan demands 65 weekend closures to part or all of the line, starting at the end of March and running until November 2011 including long weekend closures at Christmas, Easter and other bank holidays. ... more
Project Argus
12th February 2010
The terrorist attacks in London during July 2005 dramatically highlighted the need for businesses of all sizes to plan how they deal with the disruption caused by a major crisis, emergency or incident. We have been asked to invite you to a Project Argus business counter terrorism workshop to be held at the Camden Centre on Tuesday 16th March 2010 at 9am. The event will feature a tabletop, multi-media simulation of an attack where delegates will be faced with a series of questions and dilemmas to resolve, both individually and collectively. ... more
Camden Town Safer Neighbourhood Team
12th February 2010
Officers from Camden Town with Primrose Hill Safer Neighbourhoods Team have recently been working to address community concerns about drug dealing in Camden High Street. This is one of the priorities set by our Safer Neighbourhoods Panel. During the last week the team made 10 arrests for drug dealing and related offences in Camden Town. Over the nights of Friday 29th and Saturday 30th January 2010 the team worked night duty from 6pm to 6am. By 10pm on Saturday night we had made a total of 8 arrests of those involved in drug supply. ... more
The Camden Crawl 2010
5th February 2010
This week the Camden Gazette reported on Camden Town Unlimited helping to make this years Camden Crawl festival bigger and better than ever before. We have always been staunch supporters of the Crawl, and when a license request was put in, our Office Manager Ben Larsen wrote in support of the request, which is to host part of the event on an outdoor stage, breaking new ground for the Crawl. ... more
Roundhouse is the Best
5th February 2010
This week our good friends over at Time Out magazine announced their The Best of London awards, which is their critics selection of the very best experiences that London has to offer. Camden Town's very own Roundhouse was voted as the Best Music Venue. ... more
Big Book of Wedge
5th February 2010
In November and December 2009 Camden Town Unlimited got together with our partners at Wedge Card to put out the Big Book of Wedge, which was a festive collection of super special deals from local businesses to be redeemed using the Camden Town Wedge Card. The book was a great success, with participating businesses having great responses to their deals. The Grand Union said "Loads of cardholders, loads of vouchers, really pro Wedge. Wedge Card has been really busy", and Paula Grainger at Lemon Balm said "For me Wedge is more about bringing the community together. ... more
Health for Work Adviceline
29th January 2010
Small businesses in London now have free access to professional occupational health advice to help with individual employee health issues following the launch of a new adviceline. More than £100 billion is lost from the UK's economy each year because of working-age ill health and sickness absence, of which £30-40 billion is estimated to be due to mental ill health problems, such as anxiety or depression. ... more
Business Training for SMEs
29th January 2010
Through funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), The Central School of Speech & Drama is able to offer heavily subsidised business support training to SMEs as part of a higher education knowledge transfer project. In case you're not familiar with them, Central is an internationally renowned drama school & has pioneered the application of theatre in non-traditional settings. They use innovative & creative methods to train business people in presentation, communication, customer service & leadership & management skills, amongst other things. ... more
Success of Collective
29th January 2010
Last week saw the opening of the latest addition to the CTU Pop Up Shop scheme. Collective, which has been devised and built as a hub for creative industry to thrive, and to give a place for our local creative partners and businesses to come together in partnership, opened last week and saw hundreds of people in attendance to view the exhibition and space. ... more
Tube Closures and Work this weekend
22nd January 2010
Transport for London are working on the biggest transformation in the Tube's history. They are currently rebuilding the entire network, from tracks to trains and signals to stations, in a ten year upgrade programme, which is about to take effect in Camden Town. What this means long term is better service, higher passenger capacity on the trains and a smoother, faster ride each time you jump on board. However in the short term this means there will be closures and delays, beginning this weekend. ... more
London Placements
22nd January 2010
The London Innovation Placement Programme are currently offering £500 towards the cost of placements. Funded through the LDA, the programme is designed to introduce students, graduates & postgraduates to knowledge transfer & innovation in a real business environment. Students are short-listed to meet your specific business requirements & candidates are provided from all academic disciplines. All projects receive full support, including student induction & mentoring. ... more
Opening of Collective
22nd January 2010
The latest and most ambitious addition to the CTU Pop Up Shop scheme is opening tonight. Collective has been devised and built as a hub for creative industry to thrive, and to give a place for our local creative partners and businesses to come together in partnership. The opening event is happening this evening from 6pm and will feature the exhibition Some You Win, Some Deleuze, which is a show by a selection of MA Fine Art students at Central St Martins College of Art and Design. ... more
Y&R Pop Up Plaudits
15th January 2010
One of the standout highlights of C22, one of our first Pop Up Shops in our ongoing programme of high impact short term events, exhibitions, ideas and installations was Young & Rubicam setting up shop. ... more
Surviving the Downturn Seminars
15th January 2010
The London Development Agency (LDA), KPMG and Lloyds TSB are hosting a series of three free business strategy seminars for small and medium sized businesses called 'Surviving the Downturn'. These seminars have been specifically put together to help equip businesses with practical strategies for coming out of the recession and focusing on future growth. Each event will provide an opportunity to ask questions and network. There are three seminars over January to March, covering Finance for survival and growth, managing the growth agenda and Family First. ... more
Immobilise Survey
15th January 2010
The Met Police have been running a very successful property safety and protection scheme called Immobilise. This is a free service whereby members of the public can register their possessions on a website so that if they are stolen, police can check against this online database when property is recovered. They are currently pushing for people to register bicycles specifically HERE. ... more
Streetscaping - Road Closures
8th January 2010
This is to inform you of the impending closure of Camden High Street from Hawley Crescent North to the canal bridge to carry out the remainder of the Camden High Street North major upgrade works that CTU and Camden Council have been working on for the past few months. This will see footways widened and a much higher quality material being used throughout. ... more
The Big Freeze hits Camden Town
8th January 2010
This week as the UK was hit by the coldest weather in a century, Camden Town did not escape untouched or unchanged by the conditions, with many people struggling to get to work because of the snow and ice, though all CTU staffers have reported safely for duty all week. It has led to some rather extraordinary scenes throughout the town centre over the past few days. ... more
Is your business Carbon Confident?
8th January 2010
If your organisation has less than 250 staff and is seeking practical advice on how to improve your environmental impacts and gain recognition for your efforts then maybe you should consider joining Better Climate for Camden’s carbon confident programme. The programme's four easy steps provide an organisation with a carbon footprint, emissions reductions target, environmental action plan, & the confidence to implement this action plan and achieve measurable environmental benefits. All participants gain the Alliance's Going Green Mark of Achievement on completion of the programme. ... more
Kieser Training Celebrates 10 Years!
8th January 2010
Local training centre and leaders in the field of strength training for health based on the findings of scientific research, which is then offered as a double headed approach through both preventative and therapeutic measures, are celebrating ten successful years of strengthening Londoners' backs. ... more
Change to Parking Restrictions
8th January 2010
From Monday 18 January 2010 a new sub–area within the existing Camden Town CA-F controlled parking zone will be introduced. This area is shown in yellow on the map HERE. Within the new sub–area, the parking control hours will be extended to finish at 11pm on every day of the week, including Saturdays and Sundays. ... more
Open University - Open for Advice
8th January 2010
Our dear friends at the Open University here in Camden Town are kick starting their year with another of their fantastic advice days to help educate you and your staff on potentially career enriching further education with them. ... more
Cycle Security with the Met
18th December 2009
The Camden Town with Primrose Hill Safer Neighbourhoods Team are constantly working to keep us safe, and have launched a new scheme aimed at cycle security and would like you to get involved. On Thursday the 24th of December our SNT is holding a workshop to give out free cycle security marking of your pedal powered transport machine at their office. ... more
Travel Research - win £50
18th December 2009
Our friends at Better Bankside are presently involved with a research project concerning the impact of transport costs on London businesses, and while they are currently surveying businesses within the Bankside area, they would like to involve businesses from other BIDs in London. To get involved, all you have to do is complete the survey that is found at the link HERE. ... more
Private View @ C73 - Tonight
18th December 2009
Environmentally aware fashion brand PARTIMI will be hosting the Pop Up Shop “Trash Vortex” at C73 tonight (Friday 18th December). Ethically produced fashion, accessories and gifts will be on sale from innovative brands including: PARTIMI, Komodo, Worn Again, Kuyuchi, Mr Wingate, Ryan Noon, Ardalanish and Tamasyn Gambell. As PARTIMI creator and designer Eleanor Dorrien-Smith explains: “Trash Vortex comes from the desire to raise awareness about the impact our waste habits have on our oceans and also the planet as a whole”. ... more
The Big Book of Wedge
11th December 2009
Over the past few weeks we have been busy little bees distributing the Big Book of Wedgeness, a seasonal book of special deals for Camden Town businesses offering deals to Wedge Card holders. So far over 6,000 have gone to local businesses, with another 3,500 going to residents over the next few days. ... more
Mayor of London's Bicycles
11th December 2009
We met with pleased ears the news this week that work on the first of the docking stations for Mayor Boris Johnson's bicycle hire scheme has begun, with some of the very first ones being installed located between Camden Town and Euston. ... more
Fabulous Pop Up Fashion
11th December 2009
Following success of the private view for the second lot of fashion students from Heriot Watt college earlier this week, the lovely ladies who are there creating amazing and original works of fashion art have been selling their stock almost as fast as they can create it, proving that Camden Town can continue to buck the recession trend and perform strongly with our abundance of independent retailers. ... more
Oxford Arms Fundraiser Pub Quiz
4th December 2009
Each and every year, amongst the seemingly endless glut and rut of Christmas events and parties in December, one has stood out of the local events, and that for us has been the fundraising pub quiz held annually at the Oxford Arms to raise funds for the Camden New Journal's Christmas Hamper appeal. In recent years the evening has raised thousands of pounds for the very worthy cause. ... more
Pop Up Shop Private View
4th December 2009
Following the great success of the Heriot Watt fashion students who took over one of our original pop up shops over the course of this last summer, we are happy to announce that we've got another group of students from the university bringing their all original and all fabulous designs and creations to C73 this coming week. The shop, at 73 Parkway NW1 opens for a week from 10am on Tuesday 8th December, with the private view beginning at 6pm on the same day (the 8th). ... more
Christmas Lights Are On
4th December 2009
Last night saw the turning on of the all new Camden Town Christmas lights, the switch of which was thrown by Councillor Keith Moffitt, Leader of Camden Council, along with CTU's own Chief Executive Simon Pitkeathley. The Lights were turned on as part of an event hosted by MTV Europe at their Camden Town headquarters, and featured extra special acoustic sets from Fightstar as well as Kids in Glass Houses, both of which went down a storm with the hundreds of fans gathered outside on Hawley Crescent, closed for the evening for the occasion, who braved the cold to be part of the festive fun. ... more
Holiday Inn Camden Town
20th November 2009
Head to Camden's best kept secret at the stunning Glasshouse on the Lock split over 3 levels, large bar & floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Lock. They have spaces left for your Winter Wonderland Join-a-party night on Friday 11th December only £31.74 + VAT and a massive £10 off to Wedge card holders only. ... more
Camden Town Unlimited AGM
20th November 2009
This coming Thursday 3rd of December sees this years Camden Town Unlimited Annual General Meeting taking place, where all of the BID member businesses who have elected, by way of a fax back form, to become voting members, have the chance to vote on any resolutions put forward on the agenda, as well as raise issues for discussion and also to reflect on the previous year and meet with other BID members to discuss moving forwards together. ... more
Hob Salons Success
20th November 2009
There were big celebrations amongst the HOB Salons team at the prestigious British Hairdressing Awards last night, as they won the coveted London Hairdresser of the Year title and held onto the Artistic Team of the Year and the ultimate British Hairdresser of the Year Awards for a second year running, at the 25th anniversary of the awards being held. ... more
Turning on the Christmas Lights
20th November 2009
This year CTU have been working hard with Camden Council to make the Christmas season in Camden Town better than ever before, and the platform to build all future Christmas periods and events on. This has included for the first time new Christmas lights along the North section of Camden High Street, which is of course currently being upgraded also. ... more
Wedge Card Christmas Event
20th November 2009
This coming Tuesday the 1st of December, to mark the beginning of the festive season CTU is throwing a thank you event for all of our Wedge Card businesses at the spectacular Glasshouse at the Holiday Inn Camden Lock. This event will celebrate the first year of Wedge Card in Camden Town, where we have nearly 100 businesses offering deals and over 4,000 local workers and residents now proudly carrying the Camden Town Unlimited Wedge Cards. ... more
CBAC Radio
20th November 2009
The Camden Businesses Against Crime is an ongoing project of CTU's that brings the business community together around a two way radio system to help fight crime and antisocial behaviour in Camden Town. The radios link participating businesses to each other, Street Wardens, local PCSO's and the CCTV control room. There are currently over 40 members in the local scheme, being managed by our Business Crime Manager Clayton Clarke, which range from small and large retail businesses through to many of the pubs and bars and also some of the largest office based businesses in the borough. ... more
Who's Jack @ C73
20th November 2009
Currently in our pop-up-offices above our pop-up-shop C73 are Who's Jack, who are fabulous. They love their artistic friends and contributors so much that they've decided to get them all in one room so you can marvel at their wonderful work. This exhibition will take place in the gallery itself at 73 Parkway. The next few days will see overviews of the artists involved appearing on their site so keep an eye out HERE. ... more
Christmas in Camden Town
20th November 2009
We have been hard at work with our partners recently brewing up some exciting things for Camden Town this Christmas season. Beginning with a thank you event for all of our Wedge businesses on the 1st of December at the Glasshouse at the Holiday Inn Camden Lock with Vision On, then followed up with the turning on of the new Christmas lights on the 3rd of December, which includes an event in conjunction with MTV Europe, featuring fabulous (surprise!) musical guests. ... more
Celebrating Christmas in Camden Town
13th November 2009
Over the past few weeks CTU have been busy organising the huge range of exciting Christmas activity taking place in Camden Town this Christmas. Not only will we be launching The Big Book of Wedge, a one off book of fabulous festive offers in Camden Town, but on Thursday 3rd December we're turning on the (all new!) Christmas Lights in conjunction with MTV Europe and Camden Council. On top of this there will be three consecutive Thursday's for last minute late night present shopping, on the 3rd, 10th and 17th of December, PLUS the launch of our revamped website. Phew! ... more
Reaction Private View - This Thursday at C73
13th November 2009
The current occupants of CTU's Pop Up Shop at 73 Parkway are a group of 7 artists working on-site with the intention of setting up an exhibition at the end of their two week tenancy. The artists hope to open up the creative process to the High Street, encouraging an interaction and discussion that is not usually associated with the artistic process. ... more
Rates Re-evaluation - CTU will help you challenge
13th November 2009
New 2010 Rateable Values have recently been published and will apply from 1st April 2010 for a period of 5 years. Your new rateable value is based on the estimated rental value of your property on 1st April 2008. Rates in Camden Town have risen by an average of approximately 20% with some valuations increasing by over 100%. If you feel that your new valuation is unfair and you would like to challenge the decision, CTU are interested in facilitating and supporting your case. ... more
Kids Christmas @ Roundhouse
6th November 2009
Gearing up for the holiday season, our dear friends at the Roundhouse in Camden Town are putting on a series of events aimed at families with young children to get the Christmas Spirit flowing through Camden Town. from Saturday 5th December to Sun 3rd January there will be Jelly Bean Jack by the Little Angel Theatre, an exciting new version of Jack & the Beanstalk. Also running is Them With Frozen Tails, a story telling masterclass by Tall Stories and Network of Stuff, which promises to be a hilarious and utterly festive alternative to pantomime for the whole family to enjoy. ... more
Street Wardens and CCTV
6th November 2009
Starting from this evening, Friday 6th November, a member of Camden Town's Street Warden team will be sitting in with the CCTV operations team for a new programme aimed to work as a stimulus on Friday and Saturday nights over the next 8 weeks. ... more
Camden Climate Change Alliance
6th November 2009
CCCA have been working with their partners, CTU included for almost a year to make a bigger cut in carbon emissions than any of us could otherwise have done alone. Over the last year the Alliance has gone from strength to strength now with over 75 members, 24 who have attained the Going Green mark of achievement. Join them to celebrate the first year successes of the Camden Climate Change Alliance When: Tuesday 17th November, 5.30pm - 8.30pm Where: Mary Ward House, 5-7 Tavistock Place, WC1H 9SN ... more
C73 Private View
30th October 2009
This coming Monday 2nd November the first exhibition in our newest pop up shop C73 will be holding a private view to close their show and celebrate it's success. This will be running from 7.30 -9. The exhibition is called Re-entry, which has lived up to its promise to be thought provoking and rather spectacular. The two artists, Sarah McNulty and Sol Archer have created some spectacular and thought provoking works to fill the newly created space. Coming soon to the space will be some equally as spectacular installations. ... more
Urban Photography Awards
30th October 2009
CB Richard Ellis, the world’s largest commercial property adviser, recently launched the 2009 Urban Photographer of the Year Award, which is designed to capture the essence of urban life. Now in its second year, the competition sets a brief for photographers to explore working life in towns and cities at any time during a 24-hour day. ... more
The Camden Crawl 2010 Launch
30th October 2009
The Gaymers Camden Crawl 2010, scheduled for Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd May, will be hosting a special launch gig on Wednesday 4th November at The Blues Kitchen. This fundraising event, will include live performances from a variety of Camden rooted artists who have performed in previous Crawls, including The Holloways,Bleech, Man Like Me and surprise special guests.Doors open at 6pm and entrance will be £8.00 on the door which will be donated in full to War Child (registered charity no: 1071659). ... more
Centre for Justice
30th October 2009
Centre for Justice is a new dispute resolution service which is taking on cases in Camden and beyond. They can quickly & reliably investigate, decide & make a legally binding award on any case where those involved do not want the expense and delay of going to court. People & businesses coming to the Centre will find the service quick, simple, and easy to use. ... more
The Camden Fringe - Congratulations
23rd October 2009
The figures from this years Camden Fringe have now been computed and we are very pleased to pass on the news that total sales on all tickets were up 84% on 2008. This means that our fabulous Fringe brought in over 10,600 paying customers through the doors of the four Camden venues between the 3rd and 30th of August 2009, which is cause to celebrate and congratulate. The 2010 Camden Fringe will mark the North London festival's 5th birthday and will take place from the 2nd to the 29th of August. ... more
The Open University
23rd October 2009
To celebrate their 40th anniversary, brand new Wedge members The Open University based here in Camden Town are giving £40 in Open University gift vouchers to the first 40 card holders to sign up to any of their courses after attending their 40th anniversary lunch event. The free lunch (so there is such a thing if your a wedge card holder!) will take place on Thursday 5th November from 12-2pm at 1-11 Hawley Crescent, NW1 8NP. ... more
I've got a Golden Ticket...
23rd October 2009
To help promote independent shopping in Camden Town, Camden Council has produced a shopping guide for the borough, which is due to be distributed soon. In addition to this, they will be giving everyone the chance to win £1,000 each time you spend over £5 in an independent shop in Camden Town, so keep your receipts and stay tuned for details! You can also get your business listed on the Love Camden website by emailing Daniel Moore on ibic@Camden.gov.uk or dropping the In Business In Camden team a call on 020 7974 5782. ... more
Heart of the City
23rd October 2009
Heart of the City is an organisation providing free advice to businesses that wish to develop a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. they can offer advice on a range of CSR activities including employee volunteering, environmental initiatives, fundraising, responsible procurement, work experience, diversity and employee wellbeing. As a Heart of the City member, your business could benefit from: • A series of practical and interactive workshops • One-to-one CSR mentoring from another business ... more
Bike for All - Cyclescheme
23rd October 2009
Cyclescheme is the UK's number one provider of tax-free bikes for the Government's Cycle to Work initiative. It's a brilliant program where everyone wins - employees make big savings on new bikes, employers get a healthier workforce and save money too. This is a tax incentive aimed at encouraging employees to, cycle to work, thereby reducing air pollution and improving their health. You could save up to 50% off the cost of a new bike, and it is very easy to get involved. ... more
Welcome to the Blues Kitchen
16th October 2009
Last night saw the launch of the rather fabulous Blues Kitchen on Camden High Street, on the site where the Oh Bar used to be. The new owners, who also run The Westbury, Paradise by the Way of Kensal Green and The Old Queens Head, all of which are renowned and much loved venues, aim to make The Blues Kitchen the new home of rhythm and blues for London, with live music every night and free entry before 11pm, with DJ'splaying the best tracks around and honestly a kitchen that looks amazing. We extend our welcome to the Blues Kitchen, and encourage you all to go check it out. ... more
Camden High Street North
16th October 2009
As the streetscape work continues on Camden High Street North, this week seeing the first part of the paving outside Camden Town tube station on the High Street side completed, and making a huge difference already. The phased work will continue along the high street to widen the pavements and improve the quality of the materials used throughout the town centre, and work on the stretch of the street from the tube to the Hawley Crescent/Jamestown Road intersection should be finished in the first week of December. ... more
Compulsory Purchase Order
16th October 2009
Camden Council’s Executive agreed the recommendations to give officers authority to use compulsory purchase powers (CPO) if necessary at its meeting on Wednesday night. These would be used for the purchase of 11-13 Camden High Street, a property which has long been an eyesore in this part of the high street. ... more
Better Climate for Camden
9th October 2009
This is your invite to a free event to get in touch with Energy Solutions Providers on October 19th, 2-5pm. This seminar will put you in touch with a variety of suppliers showcasing services and solutions that can help you reduce your carbon footprint, and CTU encourage you to seize the opportunity to talk one to one about your specific energy issues, to listen in to one of the many supplier presentations, to take part in a masterclass and to get involved in invaluable networking with other local businesses. ... more
New Rateable Values
9th October 2009
As many of you may already been aware, the updated list of Rateable Values of businesses has been released, and there have been some significant increases, especially in Camden Town. We have written in this newsletter before about this, but if you are unsure about your businesses Rateable Value, you can find out more information at the Valuation Office Agency website HERE. ... more
Inverness Street
9th October 2009
Some of you may have noticed some changes on Inverness Street recently, & some of the works have made it look like the street is shut completely, but we are here to tell you that there is still plenty to do there, & to encourage you to go and support the local businesses. ... more
Focus on a Business: The Black Heart
2nd October 2009
When the loved-by-locals Camden Tup closed its doors a few months ago we were all sad to see it go, as it was a both a great pub and a refuge from the busy High Street. But recently it has reopened as The Black Heart and has quickly become a favourite of ours already. ... more
BBC Electric Proms
2nd October 2009
The completely amazing BBC Electric Proms returns to Camden Town for a fourth year this month, and will be based exclusively at our own Roundhouse. Radio 1, Radio 2, 1xtra and 6 Music will each host days at the festival, with the headline acts this year including Robbie Williams, Dizzee Rascal with a live band & orchestra, Doves with the London Bulgarian Choir, as well as Dame Shirley Bassey and Smokey Robinson both with the BBC Concert Orchestra. ... more
Time Out - Guide to London's Markets
2nd October 2009
This week Time Out revealed its definitive guide to the markets of London. Of course this means Camden Town is featured, as we have more markets than any other town in all of Europe. If you can get through the rather stinging appraisal of some elements of Camden Town in the article, it really does let other sides shine, and highlights some of our longest running stalls, including Brian's Classic Luggage, manned faithfully by Brian himself, who has been there for over 25 years. ... more
CTU and Proud Camden Fashion Show
25th September 2009
This Saturday afternoon designers from the Stables Market descend on Proud Camden for La Matinee with designs from Haute-Couture to High Street, this is set to become the destination for fashion devotees in the capital, as Proud Camden opens its doors to aspiring talent and aficionados alike. ... more
Last Chance to See...
25th September 2009
The first stage of our much publicised series of Pop Up Shops is shortly coming to an end, and ahead of the launch of the second phase of the programme, which will be on a much larger scale and with even greater benefits for Camden Town, we encourage you all to go to see the Dexter Moren Associates show at C22, and 22 Chalk Farm Road. ... more
Choose Camden's Olympic Landmark
25th September 2009
London 2012 are inviting you, me and all other Londoners to vote for the landmark in our borough that you would most like to see featured in a celebratory set of London 2012 ‘Landmark London’ pin badges. ... more
Dexter Moren - Still Time to Register
18th September 2009
After last week announcing the opening of London’s first Architecture pop up shop with CTU members Dexter Moran Architects taking over our C22 from 21/9/09 – 27/9/09 to provide free consultations to local businesses & residents, coming up with creative solutions to make your shops more efficient via space planning, or to give you advice about refurbishments or rebranding, we can say that there is still time to register for your own free consultation, as there are still spaces available. ... more
Ferreira's Deli
18th September 2009
Well known and respected restaurant critic Charles Campion wrote this week in his The Smart Shopper column for the Evening Standard about local Camden Town institution Ferreira, the petite Portuguese Delicatessen on Delancey Street. It's rare that a place as small as Ferreira garnishes such large praise, though it is in keeping with the equally large crowds that gather at the Deli each day for one of their truly spectacular Portuguese rolls. Mr Campion also highlights the completely sublime little custard tarts, at a credit crunch busting 70p a turn. ... more
Camden High Street North
18th September 2009
We spoke a couple of weeks ago about the launch of the first stage of the Streetscape Strategy as ground was broken on Camden High Street North. This phased work programme that covers the High Street from the tube station to the iconic Camden Lock mural on the railway bridge on Chalk Farm Road, will see a much higher quality physical environment for local businesses to trade in, as well as widened pavements - while not reducing loading/parking - to improve the pedestrian experience in Camden Town. ... more
Dexter Moren Architects pop up in Camden
11th September 2009
We are excited to announce the opening of London’s first Architecture pop up shop as Dexter Moran Architects transform C 22, our Pop Up Shop at the centre of Camden Town’s world famous market district, into an amazing design studio from 21/9/09 – 27/9/09. The design team will be on hand to provide free consultations to local businesses & residents, coming up with creative solutions to make their shops more efficient via space planning, or to give them advice about refurbishments or rebranding. ... more
Roundhouse Lead the Green Brigade
11th September 2009
Taking advantage of the free travel planning service offered by Enterprise, the Roundhouse has introduced a new sustainable commuting initiative for their 200 staff members, with a large focus on cycle travel. A travel planner worked with the Roundhouse to develop a plan to meet their needs, & supplied them with free cycle training sessions, repairs kits, maps & other cycling gear, as well as a host of useful tools. Available to small-medium sized organisations in London the scheme allows businesses to: ... more
Free Recycling (Sort of)
4th September 2009
In the next few weeks, London Remade Solutions, on behalf of CTU, will be conducting a recycling survey with all of our BID Members. The aim of the survey is to establish whether there is an opportunity for CTU to set up a collective recycling service in Camden Town, at a free or discounted rate for BID Members. ... more
Crime Fighting in Camden Town
4th September 2009
In good news this week, we are happy to follow on from the Camden New Journal article that yesterday reported that 13 crack cocaine dealers who have been operating in Camden Town and Kings Cross have been sent to jail for a total of 38 years. This is a great and significant step in the ongoing battle against drug dealing and anti-social behaviour in Camden Town. ... more
Camden High Street North
4th September 2009
The first stage of Camden Town First, the Streetscape Strategy pioneered by CTU and then developed in conjunction with London Borough of Camden, has seen work begin this week as Camden High Street North began its transformation. This section, from Camden Town tube station north to the iconic railway bridge on Chalk Farm Road, will see a widening of footpaths, more trees and a general use of higher quality materials in defining the physical space. ... more
Conran Design Group & Pop Up Shops
24th August 2009
Over the last few months much has been made of the highly successful and high profile series of Pop Up Shops in Camden Town, and much of the thanks for the success must go to the Conran Design Group. Camden Town Unlimited came together with the Conran Design Group to bring together the branding for the shops, and we are well aware of how their high class branding help make the scheme such a success. ... more
Press for Pop Up Shop Exhibition
9th August 2009
The exhibition currently in C 22, the pop up shop on Chalk Farm Road, entitled We Cannot Say What We Cannot Think, has been busy garnering press attention. To read one of the reviews of the show, please click HERE. ... more
Camden Town in the News
29th July 2009
This week the Camden Gazette covered the latest group who have opened up their temporary store in C 22, the pop up shop CTU run on Chalk Farm Road. Please see the article below. ... more
Camden Town in the News
17th July 2009
This week's Camden New Journal saw the feature letter in the Letters to the Editor section given over to CTU's Chief Executive Simon Pitkeathley. Please see below to read the letter. ... more
Camden Town in the News
8th July 2009
In today's Camden Gazette CTU's pop up shops again gathered some fantastic press. Please see the article below. In addition to this, coverage was given to a CTU sponsored event, run by one of our largest and most active member businesses in Young and Rubicam, please see this article below. ... more
Flyer and Invitation to Pop Up Shop Launch
8th July 2009
Please see above the flyer for the latest boutique to move into one of CTU's pop up shops. ... more
Pop Up Shop Launch - Tonight
6th July 2009
As part of our pop up shop programme that has been garnering great attention and press for Camden Town and our determination to be trend setters in proactively combating the current recession, we have a new show opening at C 46 this evening, our pop up shop at 46 Camden Road. ... more
The Open University
2nd July 2009
One of our most active and involved BID members, The Open University, have a postgraduate advice day next week, on Thursday 9 July from 2pm to 6.30pm and they are inviting all CTU members to drop-in any time, speak to faculty staff and advisers and learn about their flexible programme of courses at first hand. ... more
Camden Town in the News
2nd July 2009
This week has seen three articles in the Camden New Journal (2nd July 2009) referencing Camden Town Unlimited commenting on a variety of issues. Please see the articles above. ... more
Invite to a Wedge Card party - free beer and sushi
2nd July 2009
Between 5–6pm this Friday the 3rd of July, Hi Sushi Salsa @ Camden Lock are hosting a Wedge Card party. It's your chance to let the week slide away with a free Asahi (that's 1 beer per Wedge Card) and fresh sushi canapés relaxing on the canalside terrace this Friday evening. For a look at the full invitation, please click HERE. ... more
Camden Town in the News
25th June 2009
This week has seen Camden Town Unlimited in two of the local newspapers, in articles seen below. The first article is from today's Camden New Journal talking about the fabulous new fashion students in C 22, the pop up shop at 22 Chalk Farm Road, and the second article is from this weeks Camden Gazette, showing the great reception the Camden Town Wedge Card has received from local businesses, in this case from MTV Europe. ... more
Invite to private viewing at C 22 tonight.
24th June 2009
Please see below the invitation to the launch of the new exhibition at C 22, the pop up shop at 22 Chalk Farm Road, NW1, for this evening the 24th of June from 6.30pm onwards. ... more
Update Programme for the Pop Up Shops
23rd June 2009
Please see below for the updated programme of events and exhibitions taking place at C 22 and C 46, the two pop up shops in Camden Town. ... more
All Party Leaders Support the Wedge Card
23rd June 2009
In the wake of the launch of the Camden Town Wedge Card there has been support for the project from all sides of the local political spectrum. Pictured below holding the slightly larger than actual size Camden Town Wedge Card are (left to right) CTU Chief Executive Simon Pitkeathley, the Leader of the Conservatives Andrew Marshall, the Leader of the Lib Dems Keith Moffitt, the Leader of the Labour Nasim Ali and the Leader of the Green Party Alex Goodman. ... more
Press Coverage for the Wedge Card
19th June 2009
Press Coverage for the Wedge Card This coverage from last week's Camden New Journal shows CTU Chief Executive Simon Pitkeathley and Membership Liaison Manager Rozanne Shipman with staff from Camden Town based MTV Europe at a signing up session for staff there to receive Camden Town Wedge Cards. ... more
Programme for Pop Up Shops
12th June 2009
Below is the current programme of events for the Pop Up Shops. ... more
Press Coverage of the Pop Up Shop Launch
4th June 2009
This article appeared in todays Camden New Journal, celebrating the launch of Camden Town Unlimited's first Pop Up Shop, at 22 Chalk Farm Road. For more information, to get involved or for any other query you might have, please contact the CTU office on 020 7428 8690 or on info@camdentownunlimited.com ... more
Camden in Bloom
4th June 2009
CTU are proud to again be supporting Camden in Bloom, the annual celebration and competition of all things green and flowery in Camden. Camden Town has a few stellar entrants in this years competition, which covers a wide range of catagories. ... more
Jock Straps & Toast Invite
2nd June 2009
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Invitation to the launch of the Wedge Card for Camden Town
14th May 2009
Next week sees the launch of the very exciting Wedge Card for Camden Town. Please see the invitation to the launch event below. If you are unable to see the image, then please click HERE. ... more
Camden Town in The News
14th May 2009
Please see this article from this weeks Camden Gazette, featuring a quote from Camden Town Unlimited. ... more
Camden Town Unlimited Newsletter
8th May 2009
To read this week's CTU Newsletter, please click HERE to open as a PDF. ... more
Camden Town in the News
8th May 2009
In this weeks Camden Gazette our Chief Executive Simon Pitkeathley is quoted, please see the article below. ... more
Camden Town in the News
24th April 2009
In this week's Camden New Journal, CTU Chief Executive Simon Pitkeathley is quoted in an article about the development of the Hawley Wharf site, where some early artist's impressions - which were quickly rejected by site owners - surfaced online this week. For the full article, please click HERE. ... more
Camden Town in the News
9th April 2009
In this week's Camden Gazette CTU's Chief Executive Simon Pitkeathley is quoted in an article headlined 'Late-nigh booze licence refused'. To read the full article please click HERE. ... more
CTU Newsletter 9th April 2009
9th April 2009
To read this week's CTU newsletter, including stories on the Camden Crawl and your chance to win tickets to it, the Lock Stock Festival and the impending launch of the Wedge Card in Camden Town, please click HERE. ... more
CTU Newsletter 3rd April 2009
3rd April 2009
To read through CTU's Weekly Newsletter for Friday the 3rd of April, please click HERE ... more
Camden Town in the News
2nd April 2009
In this weeks Camden Gazette, CTU's Chief Executive Simon Pitkeathley is quoted in an article on page four talking in regards to an application for a ninth betting shop proposed to be opened in Camden Town. The full article can be found HERE. ... more
CTU Newsletter 27th March 2009
27th March 2009
To read through CTU's Weekly Newsletter for Friday the 27th of March, please click HERE. ... more
Camden Town in the News
26th March 2009
In this weeks roundup of local press coverage there are two articles we have pulled out for your attention. The first is from the Ham & High and extensively quotes CTU's Chief Exec Simon Pitkeathley in regards to the living legend that is Bob Dylan coming to Camden Town to play at the Roundhouse. The article can be read @ The Roundhouse">HERE. ... more
St. Patrick's Day in Camden Town
19th March 2009
In today's Camden New Journal there is a brief article covering CTU's involvement in the St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in Camden Town earlier this week. Please click HERE for the full article. ... more
Camden Town in the News
18th March 2009
In this week's Camden Gazette CTU's own Board member and local businessesman Michael Nicholas is quoted in an article on the front page. Please click HERE to read the article. ... more
Camden Town in the News
18th March 2009
In this week's Camden Gazette CTU's own Board member and local businessesman Michael Nicholas is quoted in an article on the front page. Please click HERE to read the article. ... more
Celebrate Camden's Canal Craic
16th March 2009
British Waterways and Camden Town Unlimited, along with a whole host of the area’s iconic Irish pubs, are today proposing a St Patrick’s Day toast to honour the contribution of the ‘Navigators’, many of whom were Irish, in the creation of the UK’s inland waterway network. ... more
This Week's CTU Newsletter
13th March 2009
To view this week's CTU newsletter, covering local news, events and happenings, please click HERE to view it in PDF format. ... more
Photos Of Camden Town
13th March 2009
These photo's, though now slightly dated, were sent to us by a friend of CTU this week, and we thought we would post them as they are both so striking. Photos by Anne-Laure Toullec ... more
Camden Town Markets are Booming
25th February 2009
Today's Camden Gazette featured a front page article quoting both the site manager for Camden Lock Market Will Fulford, a prominant and active CTU member, as well as Simon Pitkeathley, Chief Executive of CTU, both extolling the virtuous response to the economic crisis sweeping the globe that Camden Town has shown. Please click HERE for the full article. ... more
Camden Town Business Bucking the Trend
13th February 2009
Today's Camden Gazette featured a front page article quoting both the site manager for Camden Lock Market Will Fulford, a prominant and active CTU member, as well as Simon Pitkeathley, Chief Executive of CTU, both extolling the virtuous response to the economic crisis sweeping the globe that Camden Town has shown. Please click HERE for the full article. ... more
Camden Town on the BBC
13th February 2009
The year anniversary of the Camden Fire has brought lots of attention back to Camden Town, and we are happy to say that most of this has been focussed on the Camden Town Plan, which is the streetscape document that is being developed for Camden Town by Camden Council and ourselves, and was based upon our own Camden Town First. The BBC have picked up on the story, which can be read HERE. ... more
Membership Liaison Manager - Job Opportunity
11th February 2009
Camden Town Unlimited (CTU) is arguably one of the most innovative BIDs in London, and we are currently looking for an exceptional ‘people person’ to engage with our membership at all levels. Ideally, you will have some experience of BIDs and be able to lead our internal communications and external marketing campaigns. There are three main elements to this job ... more
Camden Town - on the up
9th February 2009
The upcoming physical realm developments in Camden Town are gaining pace, and garnering press from all over the place. This week there was an article in the Rye and Battle Observer regarding the Camden Town Project. Please click HERE for the full story as it appears on ... more
The Camden Bar & Kitchen
5th February 2009
Camden Town's own Camden Bar & Kitchen (102 Camden High Street) have been honoured in this years Swift Awards, as was reported in this weeks Camden Gazette. The tough criteria investigated how each business sets prices, resolves complaints, retains loyal customers and exceeds expectations. ... more
Camden Town in the News
4th February 2009
Recently CTU's Chief Executive Simon Pitkeathley was questioned for and then quoted in an article for the Camden Gazette regarding traders calling for free parking in Camden Town to help boost trading. The full article can be read HERE. ... more
Camden Town in the News
19th January 2009
This week the Camden New Journal posted a letter of response written by CTU's Chief Executive Simon Pitkeathley, written in regards to a letter from the previous weeks Letters to the Editor Section. Simon's response can be read HERE. ... more
Camden Town in the News
14th January 2009
In this week's Camden Gazette there is a report on the freezing over of the Regents Canal where it runs through Camden Town. To view the full story, please click HERE. ... more
Camden Town in 2009
9th January 2009
The year has started again and so far this week it has been a bit of a slow news week for Camden Town Unlimited as we and all of our partners get back up to normal operating speed again for 2009, a year that promises much and that we will work hard to ensure delivers on those promises. ... more
Camden Town in the news
8th December 2008
There was some very good press coverage for Camden Town in this weeks local press. Please click HERE to read a letter to the editor from the Camden Town Community Forum's Richard Pearl (also a CTU Board Member/Observer) and Susan Gorrie. ... more
Camden High Street North
8th December 2008
New plans to improve Camden High Street North and add to the vibrancy and success of the area have been approved by Camden Council. Work on the first stage of the Camden Town Project is now set to start in February 2009 and will mean a new and improved street scene on Camden High Street North to equal the area's worldwide popularity. ... more
Camden Town in the News
27th November 2008
It's been a busy day for press in Camden Town, as there have been three articles published today with either quotes from CTU Chief Executive Simon Pitkeathley or from Deputy Chief Executive Matthew McMillan pertaining directly to important aspects of operations in Camden Town. ... more
Captain Camden - to the rescue!
25th November 2008
This week the Ham & High reported on a new superhero in Camden Town, the aptly named Captain Camden... Click HERE for the full article - and watch out evildoers! ... more
Camden Town in The News
21st November 2008
This week Camden Town Unlimited was featured in a couple of local press articles in the Camden Gazette. Click HERE to read the coverage of the World Record set in Camden Town this week. Click HERE to read the coverage of the High Street North streetscape news. ... more
World Record In Camden Town!
13th November 2008
Today is officially World Records Day. This was established to celebrate the hundreth million copy of the Guiness Book of World Records being sold, and to celebrate in style there are strange, whacky and in some cases down right odd record attempts being made the world over. ... more
Economic Crisis Effects Camden Town
13th November 2008
The world economic downturn has effected nearly everyone in one way or another, and Camden Town is no exception. Though traditionally the area has weathered financial storms comparitively well there have been reports this week that Camden Town will lose over 1300 jobs over the coming months, predominantly from the service industry. Please click HERE for the full article. ... more

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