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New exhibition from Islington Museum celebrates two centuries of the Regent’s Canal
Barging Through Islington: 200 Years of the Regent's Canal is the new digital exhibition from Islington Museum celebrating the bicentenary of the canal’s opening on 1 August 2020.
Islington Council helps local sewing heroes in fight against coronavirus
Grass-roots community sewing groups have banded together to produce more than 500 face masks for vulnerable residents in Islington during the lockdown, learning vital skills that have opened up employment and training opportunities.
Islington’s Heatwave summer programme for children and young people is back – but with a difference
Heatwave, Islington Council’s summer programme for children and young people is definitely on, offering a range of activities for all ages in July and August. Some activities are taking place online and others socially distanced, to keep everybody safe due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Do you know a caretaker or concierge who has really made a difference?
Has your caretaker gone the extra mile to keep your estate sparkling clean throughout lockdown? Does your concierge always take the time to have a chat and share a kind word with residents who might be struggling?
People-friendly streets to arrive in Canonbury East
Canonbury East will be home to Islington’s second people-friendly streets neighbourhood, creating greener, safer, more pleasant streets for all.
Calls for “flawed” universal credit test to be suspended after concerns highlighted in Islington
Islington Council today (Thursday, July 9) joins calls for the Government’s Habitual Residence Test (HRT) for universal credit to be suspended, after concerns about the test were raised in Islington.
Islington Council set to bring management of 4,000 council homes in-house
Islington Council is set to move housing repairs and maintenance for more than 4,000 council homes back in-house, after an extensive consultation with residents.
Islington Council announces 26 more School Streets by end of 2020
Islington Council is rapidly accelerating the rollout of its pioneering School Streets programme – with a further 26 schools set to benefit before the end of the year.
Islington Council announces reopening of playgrounds
Playgrounds in Islington will start to reopen on Thursday, 9 July, as the borough continues to get back up-and-running following the covid-19 lockdown.
TUC and Islington Council stand together to promote safe return to work
Islington Council has become the first local authority to join forces with the TUC to promote a safe return to work by joining a union as the UK emerges from lockdown.