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Georgina Black, of Pretty Shiny Shop in Stroud Green Road, Finsbury Park, promoting the Covid-Safe Business Award scheme window stickers

Islington Council’s Covid-Safe Business Award scheme gives shoppers the confidence to return to the high street

Almost 1,000 high street businesses in Islington have got behind an award scheme that lets them show visitors they’re following all Covid-Safe guidelines, in the council’s latest move to safely revive its town centres.

Pop Will Eat Itself performing onstage in Islington.  Photo credit: Ila Desai

Extra help for Islington pubs and music, comedy, theatre and dance venues affected by Covid-19 restrictions

Islington Council is today (Tuesday, 25 May) launching extra financial help for pubs and music, comedy, theatre and dance venues hit by Covid-19 restrictions.

You can call the We Are Islington helpline on 020 7527 8222 or minicom on 020 7527 1900. Lines are open every day from 9am to 5pm. You can also email: weareislington@islington.gov.uk

Islington Council announces support package of more than £850,000 to help the most vulnerable through winter

Low-income households and vulnerable people in Islington are set to benefit from a winter support package of more than £850,000 to help ensure they have access to food and fuel when they need it most.    

The Mayor of Islington switches on the Christmas lights at Islington Town Hall

Small Business Saturday: Islington Council urges residents to shop and socialise locally

As the country exits lockdown and with Christmas just around the corner, Islington Council is urging residents to shop at their local independent stores to help keep their treasured small businesses alive and their high streets thriving – and to make the most of the reopened local restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs.

Joseph Huston-Mendy, Apprentice of the Year, at the Islington Distribution Centre

Islington apprentices win top honours in major London awards

Two exceptional Islington apprentices have won top honours at the 2020 London Borough Apprenticeship Awards.

Cllr Asima Shaikh, centre, with members of the community sewing groups and their masks.

Islington Council helps local sewing heroes in fight against coronavirus

Grass-roots community sewing groups have banded together to produce more than 500 face masks for vulnerable residents in Islington during the lockdown, learning vital skills that have opened up employment and training opportunities.