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Author Andrea Levy celebrated with Islington Heritage Plaque
Islington Council has celebrated the life and work of author Andrea Levy by unveiling an Islington Heritage Plaque on her childhood home.
Mayor’s Civic Awards and Ben Kinsella Award celebrate dedication of Islington's community heroes
Islington's unsung heroes, volunteers and community champions have been recognised for their hard work with an evening of celebrations at Islington Assembly Hall. Residents and family members of winners joined councillors last night to celebrate the Mayor's Civic Awards and Ben Kinsella Award recipients.
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.
Islington Council awarded Employer with Heart accreditation for premature baby policy
Islington Council has extended paid leave for staff members who are parents of premature babies and has been awarded Employer with Heart accreditation by The Smallest Things charity.
Cllr Satnam Gill appointed as new executive member for Finance and Performance
At the start of next month, Cllr Satnam Gill will become the new Executive Member for Finance and Performance at Islington Council, looking to implement the ambitious measures proposed in this year’s Budget.
Green light for major new investment in the environment in Islington Council’s budget
Islington is set to get its first Liveable Neighbourhood – which aims to cut traffic and boost walking and cycling – and to invest in an electric revolution for council vehicles.
Islington elects new Young Mayor, Deputy Young Mayor and Member for Youth Parliament
Husen Abdullahi from Samuel Rhodes School has been elected as the new Young Mayor, Muskan Khan as Deputy Young Mayor and Jessica Chukwu as the new Member for Youth Parliament.
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.
Adult learners celebrate success
Islington Council yesterday (Monday 10 February) celebrated the huge achievements of more than 50 adult learners living in the borough at an award ceremony at the Town Hall.