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Cally Park Recovery Mural

Powerful new Cally Park mural celebrates women’s recovery

A new mural celebrating women's recovery through community, connection, and creativity was unveiled at Cally Park on Monday (14 July). 

Alice Roberts, CPRE and Cllr Champion Cllr Rowena Champion, Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality, and Transport at Islington Council on the Robet Blair school street in Islington

Islington's done it again - ranked top inner London borough for fifth year

For the fifth year in a row, Islington has been crowned the healthiest streets champion of all the inner London boroughs. 

A visual representation of proposed improvements to the Annette Road orchard, with planting, child-friendly spaces and seating.

Have your say on transformative proposals for the Annette Road area

Greener, healthier and more welcoming streets are being proposed in the Annette Road area, with a consultation on transformative plans launching today.

A promotional graphic for the Protect the Planet fun day event

Free family fun day to help boost recycling

Smoothie-making workshops, crafting sessions, and a repair stall are on offer at a family fun day to help local people recycle more and waste less.

Cllr Sara Hyde

Introducing Islington’s First Dementia Strategy

Cllr Dr Sara Hyde, Islington Council's Executive Member for Health and Social Care, discusses the support the council is providing to residents living with and affected by dementia. This Dementia Action Week, we are thrilled to announce the launch of Islington’s very first Dementia Strategy. Dementia can have a life changing impact, not only on those living with the condition but also the people who care for them.  

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Rebuilt Sobell Leisure Centre brings state-of-the-art fun and fitness

Islington residents can now enjoy state-of-the-art facilities at the newly refurbished Sobell Leisure Centre.

Arsenal Tree pit planting

Help get Islington blooming!

Islington in Bloom, which is run jointly by the council and Islington Gardeners, is now open for nominations – and absolutely anyone can take part.

Caledonian Park Spring 2024

Park gate locking will continue

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.  

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Park gate locking consultation: a fairer service for all parks

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.

Photograph of a person wearing a high-vis repairing a window

Council consults on new guidance to promote eco-friendly upgrades to buildings

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.

Photograph of the rail bridge in The Cally-2

The Cally to welcome Islington's second liveable neighbourhood following resident feedback

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.

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Local people invited to help shape public space improvements to historic St John Street

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.