Camden Council in collaboration with Brent Council and the City of Westminster have launched a consultation to make Kilburn Town Centre a more enjoyable area to walk The tri-borough consultation includes proposals to improve road safety and local air quality as well as encourage walking and cycling to make Kilburn a better and safer place for residents as well as attract more visitors to the area Some of the main proposals outlined in the consultation include: we along with Brent and Westminster councils have been working to transform Kilburn High Road to tackle its poor road safety record and provide a more inviting and accessible experience for everyone who visits the area This consultation is the next step to making more improvements to the area – including proposals which will make the area easier to cycle and travel through and a more attractive place to shop and enjoy I’d encourage local residents and stakeholders to have their say to help shape the future of the area and make it a better safer place for all We have more plans to upgrade Kilburn High Road so we can hear your views on our proposals that include This is your chance to have your say and help shape the future of Kilburn At Westminster we are dedicated to creating a more welcoming and sustainable environment for both residents and visitors Collaborating with Camden and Brent Council we are excited to launch this consultation aimed at transforming Kilburn Town Centre The proposals in the consultation will help improve air quality and enhance road safety making the area both pedestrian and cyclist friendly I encourage all local residents and stakeholders to participate in the consultation and share their valuable insights to help us shape a cleaner See the before and after images of the proposals, look at the plans and have your say in the questionnaire. There are also a number of events taking place for people to find out more about the consultation. Find when events are taking place by heading to the website and scrolling to the end of the page or look out for the pink gazebo at pop-up events in Kilburn The consultation closes on Friday 23 August As of February 2, AI systems that represent an “unacceptable risk” became prohibited in the EU. For companies operating in the medical device sector, the EU AI Act introduces new compliance challenges and responsibilities, says Tom Hamer, European and UK patent attorney at Kilburn & Strode The outright ban now in place for “unacceptable risk” systems primarily targets non-medical applications medical AI tools such as diagnostic algorithms and robotic surgery systems instead fall under the Act’s “high-risk” category This means they must meet stringent regulatory requirements Medical AI often relies on biometric data for patient identification Companies must ensure that their use of biometric AI does not violate the bans on biometric categorization particularly if it involves sensitive characteristics that could be considered discriminatory AI-driven medical devices must be designed with clear human oversight mechanisms to comply with EU regulations Any AI tool making autonomous decisions about patient care must allow for human intervention to ensure ethical and safe decision-making Non-compliance with the AI Act could lead to market restrictions Companies developing AI-powered medical devices should conduct thorough compliance assessments to avoid disruptions in product approvals and market access It is possible that patent applications could be used to determine the risk level of an associated product and so applications should be drafted carefully to avoid triggering a higher risk classification when discussing healthcare data entry and storage and should avoid describing use cases considered to represent an “unacceptable risk” under biometric date rules where appropriate a patent application should also describe transparency and oversight mechanisms to avoid presenting an embarrassing inconsistency with other documents forming part of regulatory submissions MarketsHealthcare Life Sciences Pharma Social Care Veterinary RankingsM&A Equity ResourcesEvents Yearbook CompanyAbout Contact Us Subscribe Newsletter EHIA Camden celebrated the topping out of 139 new homes on Abbey Road in Kilburn at a ceremony held yesterday (Thursday 13 March) The topping out ceremony marked the completion of the building structure which will see 139 more homes and three commercial units built in the west of the borough - 46 of these being affordable homes Part of Camden’s Community Investment Programme (CIP) – the Council’s leading house building programme – this development is another step in Camden’s drive to build more much-needed council homes and will be part of the 4,850 homes set to be built in the borough of which 1,800 will be affordable council homes This marks the final stage of the redevelopment which transformed a car park and underused land into 280 brand new homes – 206 more homes than previously built on the land - a new GP surgery These 139 new homes are in addition to the 141 homes that were built on the Abbey Road site when the first phase of the development completed in 2019 we are committed to building more affordable homes for people in Camden and this marks us being one step closer to increasing the number of much needed homes in the west of the borough Building more homes through our ambitious Community Investment Programme is one of the ways we are responding to the housing crisis and developments like this help us to address our housing waiting list and ensure that people can continue to live in Camden in high quality and energy-efficient homes they can afford Wates Residential said: "Having delivered the first two phases we’re proud to be in the home stretch with Phase 3 – completing the transformation of Abbey Road into a thriving neighbourhood ensuring more people can live in the community they love This project shows what great partnerships can achieve and we can’t wait to see the final piece of the puzzle come to life.” Councillor Richard Olszewski joined Camden Cabinet Members Councillor Nasrine Djemai Cabinet Member for New Homes and Community Investment Cabinet Member for Better Homes and representatives from Wates development and construction at a topping out ceremony at the Abbey Road Estate The second phase of the development completed in summer 2022 and included a brand-new health centre as well as a community centre which provides a range of activities and support for all ages in the local area The Abbey Road development is set to be completed in 2026 All residents who lived on the estate before works took place were offered a brand-new home within the new development Camden’s Community Investment Programme includes a number of projects delivered across multiple stages The Agar Grove development is another project under CIP which is near completion It is the largest Passivhaus scheme in the country providing energy efficient homes that require low amounts of heating and reduce energy bills by up to 75% It is also the biggest project so far under construction in Camden’s Community Investment Programme Find out more about CIP projects. They often say "good things come in threes," and that is certainly the case as Society Coffee Bar prepares to open its third location Coffee aficionados in the New Bedford area are about to experience the sophisticated coffee that has taken the SouthCoast by storm Westport residents Keith and Debra Viveiros began their journey into the coffee world They quickly expanded in 2024, opening a second location in Somerset, this time transforming an old bank into a unique experience: a coffee bar with a martini lounge caffeine junkies are in for a treat as they are bringing their chic coffee shop to Kilburn Mill The pair, who also own Milestone Realty, are working in their latest endeavor — transforming the old space left behind when Dough Company closed in 2024 We often went to Dough Company and always had a great experience," said co-owner Keith Viveiros and a place that would enjoy our product." National Prime Rib Day: Indulge in a mouthwatering prime rib in the Greater New Bedford area What really sold the Viveiros' on the 127 W The new space will give them the ability to make more things in-house and we had a relationship with a local restaurant that provided us with many of our products," said Viveiros we have more opportunities available with the larger kitchen." 'They went crazy': Matt Rife creates buzz on SouthCoast comedy scene. Where he'll be next. you will see that the new spot is being "Societized" to resemble the other two locations pulling elements from each shop to create their signature modern flair You will find the same menu as in Taunton and Somerset described as "elevated iced coffee milk with a jolt." Society favorites include their breakfast sandwich — honey hot glazed bacon egg and spinach tossed in a bourbon vinaigrette bolo or croissant — and linguiça and cheese roll They also boast an array of baked goods like sweet bread and pasteis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts) "Consistency throughout the shops is key," said Viveiros "We want you to know that when you enter one of the shops the shop comes with a beer and wine licence they will look into getting a full liquor license New Bedford Eats: New Bedford Food Tours and Running Brook winery are back Although renovations could be done within the next month or two Viveiros doesn't have an exact opening date just yet He noted that training and hiring new staff will be the most time-consuming aspect of opening the new shop "We want to make sure we have excellent customer service with a staff that has had extensive training." "We are really excited to be in New Bedford We were constantly told there was a need in the area hoping to provide a quality experience that the New Bedford area can enjoy." Already in the works is a new shop in Rhode Island that will be opening at the beginning of 2026 It will have the same model as Somerset with a drive-through and a complete liquor license Brand recognition is what Society is hoping for as they continue to branch out in the local area I said I wanted to open five shops," said Viveiros my 10-year to 15-year goal is to open three new shops a year." To stay up to date on Society Coffee Bar, visit https://www.societycoffeebar.com (A headline on this story was updated to meet our standards.) This article features material from a previous article by Ashley Schuler.