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We’ll Meet Again - Islington on the Home Front in photographs (1939-45)
The Islington Local History Centre and Museum is holding online photographic exhibition from 20 April until 11 July 2020 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.
Islington Council wants your help to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies
Islington Council is asking local people and organisations to give their views on its strategies to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies.
Green vehicle revolution continues with London-first eCollect electric refuse collection trucks
Islington Council is continuing to lead the way in electrifying its fleet by becoming the first London borough to order innovative new fully electric refuse collection vehicles.
Full power ahead for £3million electric revolution for council vehicles
Plans to support a major electrification of Islington Council’s vehicles were given a major boost yesterday (Tuesday, 10 March) with Greater London Assembly (GLA) funding to support the exciting project.
World-first scheme is launched using waste heat from the Tube to warm homes, two leisure centres and a school in Islington
Waste heat from the London Underground network is now capable of providing heating and hot water to more than 1,350 homes, a school and two leisure centres in Islington thanks to a pioneering energy centre that opened today.
Work on Cycleway between Finsbury Park and Highbury Fields gets underway
Plans for a greener, more pleasant environment for cycling and walking are being brought to life after work began on a new Cycleway between Finsbury Park and Highbury Fields.
Join Islington’s recycling champions and help to build a greener borough
A new community force – Islington’s recycling champions – is taking action to help tackle the climate emergency.
Islington becomes first borough to publish air quality data for all schools
As part of its commitment to tackling the Environment and Climate Emergency, Islington has today (Monday, 10 February) become the first council in the UK to collect and publish air quality data at all primary and secondary schools in the borough.
First ‘Low Plastic Zone’ launches in Islington as businesses respond to demand
- 95% of consumers want their local businesses to reduce single-use plastics
- People report feeling worried, frustrated and sad at amount of single-use plastic in shops
Moixa and Honda launch first stage of electric vehicle charging partnership at Islington Town Hall
Trailblazing project aims to reduce harmful air pollution, save money for essential services and help Islington achieve its 2030 net-zero carbon emissions target
Have your say on proposal to boost green space and cut through-traffic in Highbury Fields
Islington Council is consulting on plans to boost air quality and green space by reconnecting the north and south sections of Highbury Fields and closing part of Highbury Crescent to motor traffic.
Sustainability Awards 2019: Islington and Camden celebrate best green practice
Islington and Camden’s first ever sustainability awards took place recently to celebrate the achievements of local businesses, community groups and schools who are leading the way to tackle environmental issues locally.