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Cllr Richard Watts, leader of Islington Council, said: “As coronavirus cases keep rising in London and the Government’s Test, Trace and Isolate system continues to flounder, we need to do everything we can to help protect the health of our families, friends and loved ones, and to protect our NHS and care workers.  As the virus spreads, all the evidence shows there will be more serious ill-health, hospitalisation and deaths, as we so sadly saw earlier this year.

Six of Islington’s green spaces have been recognised in the Green Flag Awards, which celebrate the most beautiful, well-managed sites in the country.  

Islington residents can take action to help stop coronavirus by becoming a Covid-19 Health Champion.

Islington Council is marking Clean Air Day today (Thursday, 8 October) by announcing the arrival of six new e-bikes as part of ongoing efforts to create a greener fleet.  

New figures published today (Monday, 5 October) show an improvement in air quality outside Islington’s schools.       

Islington’s first Covid-19 testing site is about to open - and is due to be fully operational from Sunday (4 October) – following calls from Islington Council for a local test centre.

Islington Council is celebrating the fantastic work of the borough’s dedicated street cleaners by announcing the winner and runners-up of its Sweeper of the Year award for 2020.   

Islington Council is pleased to present a fantastic line up of events and activities to celebrate Black History Month. With a wide range of free online or socially distanced events and activities ranging from cooking to music, museum exhibitions and local walks celebrating Black history and culture, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Hundreds of businesses in Islington have shown they are following new coronavirus (Covid-19) rules – as all traders are urged to do their bit to stop the virus spreading.