News - Camden Rise

Camden Council has launched a ‘Black History Season’ to celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of Black people across the borough and the rest of the UK - with some exciting events for young people announced too. Black History Season will be celebrated with a series of 'virtual' online events - including a free Black Young Entrepreneurs event on Thursday 5 November,...

Young people have spruced up their neighbourhood in Gospel Oak as part of a graffiti art project run by a local charity. Shop shutters in Lismore Circus have been given a fresh look thanks to the young artists, who have been working with the Sir Hubert Von Herkomer Arts Foundation and Sam Sure, a graffiti artist and a singer-songwriter. The foundation won funding from Camden Council following...

While rates of coronavirus remain low across Camden, there has been a small increase in cases over the past three weeks. You can help keep cases low by following public health advice: Washing your hands Wearing a face covering and staying a safe distance from other people. If you develop symptoms, it’s really important that you self-isolate to prevent yourself from passing it on to...

The school holidays may look and feel a bit different this year - but there's still lots to keep children, young people and families in Camden entertained, as well as advice and support on offer. Camden Summer University returns from Monday (27 July) and runs until 28 August. There are still some places available on the following courses: Journalism (week three), Light...

Young people from Camden discussed what the Black Lives Matter movement means for them at their last virtual Shout Out on Thursday 13 August. It follows a previous online debate on 23 July - and this time other young activists joined members of Camden Youth Council.  A panel of four young people spoke about their experiences of activism and responded to questions from...