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Local celebrations will mark the coronation

A host of events marking the coronation will be held in Islington over the bank holiday weekend (6-8 May), with 70 receiving funding from Islington Council.  

Cllr Champion, Helen Staniland from Arsenal in the Community, and Keith Townsend pose next to the boot collection bin, wearing upcycled t-shirts donated by Arsenal

Arsenal and Islington Council unite for Earth Day to help local people Go Zero

To mark Earth Day this week, Arsenal and Islington Council have joined forces to host events to help local people lower their carbon footprints and save money.   

Cllr Khondoker at Central Library

Library fines scrapped in Islington to help with the cost of living

Islington Council has abolished library fines to help ensure libraries are a welcoming place for all, and to help people struggling with the cost of living.

Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Leader of Islington Council

Hardship Fund gives £1 million to those only just coping

Islington Council leader Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz urges thousands of low-income working households to apply now for a one-off £250 grant.

A graphic, with text reading "Islington in Bloom 20th anniversary". The "20" is spelled out in flowers and leaves.

Every Islington primary school child given opportunity to grow for gardening competition’s 20th year

To mark the 20th anniversary of the annual Islington in Bloom competition, all 13,000 of the borough’s primary school children are being given a pack of seeds so that they can enjoy the physical, mental, and developmental benefits of planting.  

A resident is helped off an electric minibus by Cllr Champion and Keith Townsend, Islington's Corporate Director for Environment and Climate Change

New electric minibus to support accessible community transport in Islington

Islington residents of all ages are enjoying greener travel, after Islington Council welcomed a new electric minibus to its accessible community transport fleet.    

We're helping with the cost of living: Apply now for a £250 payment if you're working but have money worries. Call 020 7527 8222.

Islington Council launches targeted £1 million Hardship Fund to help thousands ‘struggling to cope’ in cost of living crisis

Islington Council has opened applications for its targeted £1million Hardship Fund to help thousands of residents struggling to make ends meet. 

A graphic of people enjoying streets on bikes, on wheel, and on foot pushing a buggy. Text on the graphic reads 'Islington for a more equal future'

Have your say on the St Mary’s Church low-traffic neighbourhood

Islington Council has today published new data that reflects the positive impact of the St Mary’s Church low-traffic neighbourhood so far, and local people are now being given the opportunity to have their say on the scheme.     

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We want to hear your views on plans to make Southgate Road cleaner, greener, and healthier

Islington and Hackney Councils have announced exciting new proposals for Southgate Road as part of efforts to make main roads more welcoming, pleasant spaces that all can enjoy using - and local people are being invited to have their say. 

Cllr Roulin Khondoker and artist Maud Milton at Navigator Square - Irish mosaic

Islington Council unveils a new mosaic in Archway dedicated to the Irish community

Islington Council has unveiled a mosaic at Navigator Square in Archway celebrating the huge contributions of Irish people to life in the borough.

Eleni Tsoskounoglou (Islington Council), Martin Barnes (Mulalley) - Park View Estate topping out ceremony

High point reached for much-needed new council homes on the Park View Estate

A major milestone has been reached for much-needed new council homes under construction on the Park View estate. Councillors joined builders for a topping-out ceremony – celebrating the highest point of the new development being reached.

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Local celebrations to mark the Coronation can apply for council funding

The Coronation weekend of 6-8 May is an opportunity for community groups, neighbours and friends to get together – and in Islington, the council has announced a fund of £33,000 will be available to help support these events.