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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.
Powering forward with nearly £1m funding for electric vehicle charging
Islington has secured £932,500 of £1.86 million government funding alongside significant private investment to accelerate the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the borough, making it happen for a cleaner, more environmentally friendly transport network for local people.
“Get your act together” – Council Leader’s message to Thames Water
Thames Water must take action following Tuesday's flooding on Caledonian Road, Council Leader Cllr Una O’Halloran has urged. See the Leader's letter to Thames Water CEO Chris Weston in full below.
Agreement on a budget to Make it Happen for Islington
A major package of investment to Make it Happen for Islington - by prioritising what matters most to local people - has been formally agreed by councillors.
Statement: Flooding on Caledonian Road
Council staff are supporting emergency services as they manage today’s (Tuesday, 24 February) flooding on Caledonian Road.
Residents with experience of poverty to help create lasting solutions
Islington is uniting residents with experience of the struggle against poverty with community and business leaders to help create lasting, potentially radical solutions.
Making it Happen fund set to deliver more equal Islington
Action on anti-social behaviour, improved play spaces, and a cleaner borough are all set to arrive in Islington as part of a £5m investment.
Islington Youth Council elects new Young Mayor and other leading roles
Islington Youth Council’s new Young Mayor has been announced as Zackariya Yahya, following an election by the borough’s youth councillors for leading roles.
Islington spending £1 million a day making it happen for children, young people and families
Islington Council will spend more than £1 million a day this year to ensure the borough remains one of the best places in the country to grow up – from high-quality schools and family support to outstanding services that are “transforming children’s lives”.