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Strategy and change provides critical resource to support the delivery of the Camden Plan 2012-17 ambitions and the financial strategy commitments. The main areas of work cut across service areas and include performance management, strategic plans, policy and research, engagement and consultation, change and project management and mainstreaming equality.

This houses Camden’s first ever Centre for Independent Living (CIL), led by disabled people, for disabled people and run by Camden voluntary sector disability organisations, led by Camden Disability Action. Offers a range of services and activities that support independence, inclusion, health and wellbeing. People can…

Services include rubbish collection and street cleansing; door step recycling services including food waste/garden waste; on-street recycling services; commercial waste collection; graffiti removal; gritting streets in icy conditions; free snow shovels for community groups; abandoned vehicles; fly-tip removal; dead animals in the street; clinical waste.…

Our school travel plan officer works closely with schools in Camden to encourage sustainable travel on the school run. Using the TFL STARS (Sustainable, Travel, Active, Responsible, Safe) website, staff in schools are asked to input their schools’ travel plans.  LB Camden helps schools to…

The Localism Act 2011 gives new rights and powers for communities and individuals and new freedoms and flexibilities for local government; it is intended to make the planning system more democratic and more effective and to ensure that decisions about housing are taken locally.

Under the Localism Act, voluntary and community organisations can nominate an asset to be included on a list of ‘assets of community value’. This list is managed by the local authority.

Deals with enquiries regarding council procurement tenders and contracts in the following areas:- Construction: Construction and Development (new build); Building refurbishment works; Capital Repairs. Hard Facilities Management: Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance, including Lift Maintenance; HVAC; Building Refurbishment, Repairs and maintenance, including Internal & External Fabric;…

The team has two primary functions: housing commissioning and housing partnerships. Housing commissioning: commissioning housing-related support services previously funded by Supporting People for single homeless people with support needs, homeless families, people with substance misuse problems, rough sleepers, ex-offenders and women escaping domestic violence. Housing…

Develops and implements policies to improve air quality. Details of monitoring sites, pollution statistics and actions to improve air quality, including a variety of collaborative projects with local stakeholders, regional and national government, can all be found on the Air Quality section of the Camden…

Co-ordinates the Council's approach to Empty Homes, which includes identifying long term empty properties, offering owners of residential property advice and information on grants, letting schemes and VAT reductions on renovations. The Empty Homes Team can use enforcement powers such as Compulsory Purchase Orders and Empty Dwelling…

Provides advice about whether planning permission is needed and how to submit a planning application for small scale proposals. The service does not provide judgement on  whether an application is acceptable. It also doesn't advise about large scale proposals. For this you will need to…

Deals with enquiries regarding Council procurement tenders and contracts in the following areas: Adults residential care; Children's residential care; Adults nursing care; Adults continuing care (NHS); Fostering and adoption services; Home care; Discretionary / Preventative services; NHS community services; Accommodation based support (including floating support,…

Deals with enquiries regarding Council procurement tenders and contracts in the following areas:- ICT: Hardware; Software; Services; Telecoms. Professional services: Internal Audit; Management consulting; Legal; other professional advisory services. Financial services: Insurance; Banking. HR: Training and conferences; Permanent recruitment; Temporary recruitment; Occupational Health. Office Services:…

Deal with enquiries regarding council procurement tenders and contracts in the following areas: waste collection & recycling: waste container repair and maintenance; reusable bags. Utilities: gas & electricity framework suppliers; water; ESCo. / CHP. Leisure services: arts events; film outsourcing. Highways maintenance: drainage and gully…

Contact for enquiries about the Council's corporate procurement policy and strategy. Enquiries regarding specific tenders should go to the named person on Contracts Finder or TED notices. 

Camden Council's sports section. The Active Health Team provide low cost physical activity sessions for those that are new to exercise and need more support, phone:020 7974 1542. Strategy, Partnerships and Contracts Team provides volunteering, school sport competitions, 2012 legacy projects and contract with GLL,…

Deals with Data Protection, Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and Freedom of Information requirements for Camden Council.

This strategy aims to reduce the impact of alcohol misuse on the communities of Camden, reduce the harms to health caused by alcohol misuse, increase access to a range of timely, effective treatments, and reduce underage drinking, heavy drinking and alcohol-related harm among young people.…

The Green Transport Strategy runs until 2031 to improve the quality of life for people in Camden. Working in partnership with other councils, public transport operators, local community groups, etc. Includes initiatives such as car free housing, promoting greener vehicles, International Car Free Day projects,…

Smarter travel is about making smart sustainable choices in how we choose to get around, such as cycling and walking, helping to protect our environment and improve air quality, reduce congestion, improve health and save money. The smarter travel team primarily coordinate education and engagement…