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Nearly £24 million planned investment to tackle potholes for safer, smoother streets
Increased investment aims to make borough roads safer, smoother and more accessible for everyone.
£1m boost announced for estate improvements across Islington
More than 90 new estate improvements are set to benefit residents across Islington, as the next round of the council’s Thriving Neighbourhoods funding unlocks £1 million for safer, more vibrant, and welcoming communal spaces.
Islington’s community champions celebrated at awards evening
A dedicated foster carer, a team supporting vulnerable residents, and a young leader campaigning for safer streets were among the local people honoured this year.
Islington Council Leader condemns antisemitic attack on Jewish ambulance charity
Responding to the attack on a Jewish ambulance charity in Barnet, Cllr Una O’Halloran, Leader of Islington Council, said: “Everyone in Islington will be shocked and appalled at this despicable antisemitic attack on north London’s Jewish community.
Standing with refugees and migrants across the borough
The council stands shoulder to shoulder with refugees and migrants who are concerned about Government changes that could make it harder for them to settle in the UK, Council Leader Cllr Una O'Halloran and Cllr Sheila Chapman, Executive Member for Equalities, Communities & Inclusion, have written. Read their letter in full below.
Recycling art celebrates local community leaders, TV stars and youngsters
Islington’s keen recyclers – from the worlds of TV, medicine, and the local community - are celebrated with a new poster campaign.
Over £18.5m from developer contributions invested in building more equal Islington
Contributions from developers building in Islington have funded investment of £18.5m in resident priorities, ensuring that local people benefit from development in their communities
Council Leader delivers a second urgent message to Thames Water
Thames Water must change their compensation approach, to properly support residents and 38 local businesses affected by flooding, urges Council Leader Cllr Una O'Halloran. See the Leader's letter to Thames Water CEO Chris Weston in full below.
Meet “Sweeping Beauty”, Islington’s newest electric street sweeper
One of Islington’s brand-new, fully electric street sweepers has been officially christened “Sweeping Beauty”, thanks to six-year-old Adele from Thornhill Primary School.
Engagement process begins on ending pension fund investments linked to conflict and genocide
Islington’s pension fund members will soon be able to have their say on ending investments in companies linked to conflict, genocide, and other human rights abuses.
£250,000 funding and cross-London partnership to tackle gambling harms
Residents will benefit from major new support to tackle gambling harms, after a £250,000 programme was secured to reduce the health inequalities linked to gambling.
A more environmentally friendly, cleaner and healthier place for all
A more environmentally-friendly borough – with reduced pollution, more welcoming streets, and thriving biodiversity – is at the heart of a more equal Islington, and the council is working tirelessly to make it happen.