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Cllr Champion on Camden Passage, which is set to become a cleaner, greener, healthier place for all

Iconic independent shopping street to benefit from major environmental improvements

Camden Passage - one of Islington’s most iconic streets - is set to become the latest area to benefit from improvements that make it cleaner, greener, and healthier for local people and traders. 

Pictured from left to right are: Bart Smith (Active Travel Programme Officer at Islington Council); Cllr Rowena Champion

Islington outlines bold vision for cleaner, greener, healthier streets

Islington Council is announcing exciting plans to bring environmentally-friendly interventions to 70% of the borough, as it continues to tackle the climate emergency and create cleaner, greener, healthier streets for all.    

A graphic showing people enjoying their streets on foot, bike, wheelchair, walking frame, and white cane. Text in the graphic reads 'Islington Together for a greener future' and 'Islington for a more equal future'

Clerkenwell Greener: Transformative improvement plans for historic Green revealed

Islington Council can today announce plans for major, transformative improvements to Clerkenwell Green - one of the borough’s most historic, popular spaces – as part of its mission to create a cleaner, greener, healthier borough.  

A jogger runs down the New River Walk on a sunny day

Major improvements to make New River Walk cleaner, greener, and healthier

New River Walk, one of Islington’s most historically-significant landmarks, will soon benefit from major improvement works to create an environmentally-friendly haven for wildlife and local people.  

A graphic showing people enjoying Islington's people-friendly streets on bikes, in a wheelchair, and with a buggy. Text on the graphic reads 'People-friendly streets, better places for everyone'.

Council makes it easier for disabled people to travel in people-friendly streets neighbourhoods

Islington Council can today announce that it is introducing a new people-friendly streets neighbourhood exemption, to make it easier to travel for disabled people who need to drive.    

Budget 2023-24: Here for you when it matters most

Islington Council to create £1 million Hardship Fund in cost of living budget that ‘prioritises frontline services’

Islington Council has announced a £1million Hardship Fund as part of its budget proposals for the next financial year, boosting its substantial existing safety net that shields the borough’s most vulnerable households from the worst effects of the cost of living crisis.

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Islington Council’s five-point action plan to tackle damp and mould

Islington Council today (Thursday, 22 December) sets out a five-point action plan to tackle damp and mould in council homes.

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Appeal after fatal stabbing in Seward Street - statement from Leader of Islington Council

Leader of Islington Council, Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, said: “I’m heartbroken to hear about the tragic loss of a child in Islington last night. My deepest condolences are with all that knew them.

A CGI picture of new homes, library and medical centre in Vorley Road

Green light for 37 new council homes in pioneering net-zero project

Islington Council will build 37 new council homes in Vorley Road in a pioneering net-zero project to help tackle the housing crisis and climate emergency.

Jennifer Arowolo, Janet Oparebea, David Ntiamoah (left to right)

Islington concierge celebrated at council staff awards ceremony after delivering a baby for a resident

Islington Council held a special awards ceremony this week to celebrate the frontline staff who help to look after the borough’s estates and homes, ensuring that everyone has a place to live which is safe and decent.

Do you know a community hero who deserves some recognition?

Celebrating Islington’s community heroes – nominations open for the Mayor’s Civic Awards and the Ben Kinsella Award

Nominations for the Mayor’s Civic Awards and the Ben Kinsella Award are now open, giving residents a chance to commend people who make a big difference to life in Islington.

Cllr Diarmaid Ward, Executive Member for Finance, Planning and Performance

Cost of living: Islington Council cuts Council Tax bills by 95% for lowest-income households

Council Tax bills will be reduced by 95% for an estimated 18,000 low-income, working-age households in Islington next year, after Islington Council agreed to protect a support scheme which remains one of the most extensive in the UK.