More on Kingsbury Lodge

We reported on plans to demolish this derelict building recently. Our response was to ask for a meeting of the Officers concerned on site to explore what alternatives there were. Pleased to say that along with our Queensbury colleague, Cllr Sandra Kabir, Ruth and Jim met them (George was away) for a very productive tour of the three old buildings in that part of Roe Green park.

The Lodge will go, as it is a dangerous building and a target for vermin and other nefarious activites. In its place we are hoping for a new toilet facility with a nice landscaping/planting of the surrounding area. The officers are now going away to consider proposals.

The nearby larger building, currently occupied by Kingsbury Veterans but little used - this is the actual building from which John Logie Baird transmitted TV pictures to Germany in the 1920s and there is an old plaque commemorating it - has real potential to develop as a park cafe/community building along with the tennis courts which are on the way. This could also be a place to have exhibitions about the history of the area. Wouldn't that be good! But we mustn't run ahead of ourselves until we have something more definite to report.

The third building is, of course, Kingsbury Manor itself. The Council's property department are currently considering how this can be developed towards a suitable housing development, but that is at an early stage of consideration.

If you are interested in the history of these buildings, there is a ring binder at Kingsbury Library Plus 'Local History Articles', containing fascinating details and photos. Just ask at the enquiry desk.

Watch this space for further information as things develop.