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Islington and Hackney Councils have announced exciting new proposals for Southgate Road as part of efforts to make main roads more welcoming, pleasant spaces that all can enjoy using - and local people are being invited to have their say. 

Islington Council has unveiled a mosaic at Navigator Square in Archway celebrating the huge contributions of Irish people to life in the borough.

A major milestone has been reached for much-needed new council homes under construction on the Park View estate. Councillors joined builders for a topping-out ceremony – celebrating the highest point of the new development being reached.

The Coronation weekend of 6-8 May is an opportunity for community groups, neighbours and friends to get together – and in Islington, the council has announced a fund of £33,000 will be available to help support these events.

Islington Council has announced plans to invest more than £2 million in transforming recycling facilities on estates across the borough, as part of its continuing efforts to tackle the climate emergency.     

Islington Council held an awards ceremony last night (Tuesday 14 March) to celebrate the borough’s unsung community heroes.

Cllr Nurullah Turan, Islington Council's Executive Member for Health and Social Care, has today written an open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care asking him to make adult social care fit for the future by adequately funding local authorities.

This Repair Week, Islington Council is helping local people to reduce their carbon footprint and save money by hosting a series of events that will give hands-on guidance on repairing, reviving, and re-using pre-loved items.   

Thursday 9th March 2023

Dear Home Secretary,

Everyone in Islington, Hackney, Haringey and Enfield has been heartbroken by the events that have taken place in Türkiye and Syria last month following the series of earthquakes in the region.

Islington Council is standing up for private renters in the borough by seeking to launch a new charter setting out the support and protections on offer.

Islington Council can today announce that applications are open for the Islington Community Festivals Fund. Organisations can apply for financial support to produce high quality arts events in the borough.

Islington Council has launched a consultation on exciting proposals for the Essex Road area, including creating a new School Street, reducing cut-through traffic, and making changes to ensure that main roads work better for all.