Trailblazing project aims to reduce harmful air pollution, save money for essential services and help Islington achieve its 2030 net-zero carbon emissions target 

Action from Islington Council’s trading standards team has led to a company and one of its directors facing penalties and costs of over £7,250 after a Chapel Market shop illegally sold a knife to a 15-year-old.

A commitment to investing in a fairer Islington for all residents underpins the council’s budget for the coming year, prioritising the services that make the most difference to people’s lives.

Islington Council is taking an innovative approach to preventing knife crime, teaming up with the Metropolitan Police and the Ben Kinsella Trust to launch the UK’s first ‘No Knife Shop’ scheme.

Islington Council is consulting on plans to boost air quality and green space by reconnecting the north and south sections of Highbury Fields and closing part of Highbury Crescent to motor traffic.