Visit to Saatchi Synagogue

Last week, Jan took up the very kind invitation of Rabbi Levy to visit the Saatchi Synagogue.

Jan was taken on a tour of the synagogue, which is based on the corner of Kilburn High Road and Andover Place. She saw all of the many activities which are available for members of our local Jewish community and the school which is part of the synagogue. Jan also spent a significant amount of time with Rabbi Levy to discuss the recent planning application which has been submitted. The application seeks to increase the height of the building by a further 2-storeys, something which local Councillors and residents in Dibdin House, Kilburn High Road, Torridon House and Andover Place remain very concerned about. Jan put forward the concerns of local residents regarding the potential loss of light and parking difficulties to Rabbi Levy, who was keen to listen.

The next step is the Planning Committee, who will determine the application on 21 June. We'll let you know what happens.

Our thanks to Rabbi Levy for his time and to our colleague, Cllr Cyril Nemeth for organising the visit.

Jan