We are CASP

Who are we?

We are the Camden Association of Street Properties.

We represent the interests of residents of street properties, throughout the whole of the London Borough of Camden.

What is a street property?

A street property is a housing building that the Council owns that is not part of a housing estate.

What do we do?

We promote the interests of residents (both Tenants and Leaseholders) in Council-owned street properties. We work toward policy and procedural change via Camden Council.

We direct residents in street properties to the available services.  In particular, we have strong links with the deaf community. We also advise many elderly residents, and those with special needs.

We hold the Council to account on issues like repairs, capital works, housing management, etc.

The Committee meets monthly and communicates with residents through borough-wide meetings, newsletters and this website.

CASP have representatives on the resident-run District Management Committees (DMCs).

Holi 2024

Children covered in coloured powder as part of the Holi festival
Children celebrating Holi Image by shekharchopra85 from Pixabay

Holi, the Hindu spring festival, starts on Monday 25 March. It also celebrates the marriage of the gods Krishna and Radha, and the triumph of good over evil.

The night before Holi, a large bonfire is often lit, signifying the victoriy of good over evil, and getting rid of the old and the coming of the new.

On the day itself, people good-naturedly throw coloured powder over each other, and it is a festival of forgiveness and new starts.

While an ancient tradition in India, it is also popuar in places with large Indian populations – not only in the UK, but also in places like Fiji, Mauritius and the Caribbean.

There is a major Holi celebration at Bushey in London on Saturday 23 March from 12:30 pm (tickets required).

Nowruz 2024

Persian Nowruz Haft-sin table, with garlic, [painted eggs, goldfish, apples, vinegar, book, pomegranate seeds, sumac, hyacinth, a coin, a mirror and a candle
Image by Gabriele M. Reinhardt from Pixabay

Nowruz, the Iranian New Year celebration, starts on 21 March 2024. The festival starts at the spring equinox, and lasts for 13 days.

It is celebrated in Iran as the New Year. It is a public holiday in Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, and other Central Asian countries. It is also celebrated in the Persian-speaking diaspora.

It is a time for spring cleaning, and celebrating with friends and family. So share some of the “Seven S” foods with your friends, and welcome the coming of spring.

Celebrations in London include a Disco Tehran night at the Jazz Cafe in Camden on Friday 29 March.

Housing Ombudsman – call for Resident Panel applications

The Housing Ombudsman is looking for people to join its Resident Housing Panel. Applicants must be living in England and be living in social housing. The Resident Housing Panel will help the Ombudsman to improve residents’ lives through landlords’ services.

Applications are open now and close on 30 April 2024. Click on the link below for more information.

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Ramadan 2024

Silhouette of a mosque on a green background with a row of lanterns across the top
Image by john peter from Pixabay

Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, starts on the 11 March, and goes until 08 April.

Muslims fast during daylight hours during this time, not even drinking liquids. The fasting promotes spiritual reflection, self-improvement and heightened religious devotion. This includes praying, reading the Quran, and giving to charity.

The nights are a time for family gatherings, feasting and celebrations.

So Ramadan mubarak (blessed Ramadan) to all those who are observing the fast.

Kentish Town Underground Station to stay closed until September

Kentish Town Underground Station is to stay closed until at least September 2024, according to Transport for London (TfL).

Unfortunately, this means that there will be more than a year of serious disruption in Kentish Town. Northern Line passengers are having to use the already-crowded buses.

The Underground station is currently undergoing major works to replace its escalators (which were breaking down a lot), as well as creating more space in the Ticket Hall. The station is also getting new floor and wall tiles, and a general freshen up and clean (which is also needed).

The National Rail/Thameslink part of the station is staying open.