We have received a number of enquiries about a proposed consultation on re-opening the Streatery this year. We now understand that there will be no consultation because of the imminent local elections which mean that Camden Council is inhibited from undertaking any form of statutory consultation. The Council has however, approved the planning application for bin enclosures for 12 months and agreed the licensing permissions. At present, the Streatery is likely to open sometime in mid-April in accordance with government regulations, If you wish to express your views for or against its reopening, we suggest you contact your ward councillors; for Belsize, these are Tom Simons, Luisa Porritt and Steve Adams.