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After a four-week consultation with residents, Islington Council has decided that it will not go ahead with proposals to leave all park gates unlocked overnight.  

Residents across Islington are invited to share their thoughts and ideas on proposed changes to the way the borough’s parks and green spaces are locked.

Islington Council has launched a consultation on two new guidance documents designed to support residents, businesses, and developers in tackling climate change, by making buildings more energy efficient and creating a greener, healthier borough.

The Cally is set to become home to Islington’s second liveable neighbourhood, following public consultation on plans to green and transform the area with safer pavements, child-friendly spaces, and more welcoming streets.

Local people and businesses are being invited to share their ideas and feedback to help shape improvements to public spaces on St John Street, one of Islington’s most historic streets.

Mildmay is set to benefit from an exciting package of improvements – including new green spaces, improved pavements, and more child-friendly streets – as it becomes Islington's first liveable neighbourhood. 

Care workers, family carers and volunteers across the borough have been recognised for the enormous contribution they make to residents' lives and the community in the 11th annual Dignity in Care Awards.

A record number of entries have been received for this year's Islington in Bloom competition, where residents, community groups, and businesses show-off their amazing green projects. 

Islington Council is hosting a series of brilliant, free events this Sunday (22 September) to encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to enjoy the huge mental and physical health benefits of active travel.  

Islington’s diverse communities are coming together at the Ecology Centre, Gillespie Park, on Sunday 8 September to celebrate gardening, food growing, and community, at the Islington Grow Show, with celebrity gardener Danny Clarke.

Islington Council is calling on primary school pupils to help name its new food waste recycling vehicle, launching a new campaign to boost food waste recycling rates in the borough.

Some of Islington’s beautiful and well-loved parks have been celebrated in the 2024 Green Flag Awards – with 13 awards for council-run green spaces and five for community spaces.