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Finsbury Leisure Centre site plans set to be withdrawn to protect open spaces
Community football pitches next to Finsbury Leisure Centre are set to be retained under new Islington Council proposals to end plans to build new housing on the site.
Chapel Market welcomes refugee-led businesses for a unique pop-up event
Islington’s Chapel Market is set to host a pop-up event showcasing refugee entrepreneurs, offering unique products and directly supporting businesses led by refugees.
Archway Market pop-up events to champion Black-owned businesses
A new series of pop-up events at Archway Market will spotlight Black entrepreneurship, celebrate cultural diversity, and create lasting opportunities for local Black-owned businesses to flourish in Islington.
A path to a more equal local economy: Community wealth building in Islington
Islington has a dynamic local economy characterised by its diversity, entrepreneurialism, innovation, strategic location, and ongoing investment, making it a vibrant and thriving borough within London’s economic landscape.
Young entrepreneurs use improved Chapel Market to hone their skills
A young traders market was held at the newly improved Chapel Market, giving young entrepreneurs aged 16-30 an opportunity to show off their wares, meet new customers and hone their business skills.
Grants to help Islington’s small businesses go greener
Small businesses in Islington can now apply for £5,000 circular economy grants to help them minimise waste and try new sustainable practices.
How a pioneering project is bringing tech jobs to more people in Islington
Old Street is one of the business success stories of the UK. Companies working in tech, creative and ‘knowledge’ businesses are clustered together in the busy streets of south Islington and neighbouring boroughs. These sectors drive much of the UK economy. In London, the tech sector is growing more than two and a half times faster than the UK average and contributes £184bn to the British economy.
Greengrocer and paella specialist recognised as Islington’s Market Traders of the Year
The winners of this year’s Market Trader of the Year competition were announced at the council’s festive event at Chapel Market on Saturday 2 December.
Cast your vote for Islington’s Market Trader of the Year
Islington Council is asking shoppers to nominate their favourite stall holders for this year’s Market Trader of the Year competition.
Get ready for the seasonal festivities in Islington this winter
Islington will be transformed into a glittering winter wonderland this month as the borough’s high streets switch on their festive lights.
Two new Youth Employment Hubs open their doors to help young people get into work, training and education
Islington Council has transformed two formerly unused spaces into dedicated venues to support local young people into employment, training and education.
Action to protect Islington's high streets from being lost to expensive homes
Islington Council has taken action to protect the borough’s high streets after the Government brought in new planning rules making it easier for property developers to turn commercial properties into expensive homes.