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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.

Islington Council is continuing to take bold action to make streets safer, greener, and healthier for all by creating its fifth people-friendly streets neighbourhood, in Amwell. 

Long-serving councillor and former deputy leader Janet Burgess was sworn in as Islington’s mayor for 2020-2021 at last night’s (24 September) Annual Council meeting.     

Islington Council has launched a new programme with commitments to challenge inequality, racism and injustice as a key part of its work to make Islington a fairer place.

Cllr Richard Watts, leader of Islington Council, said: “It’s clear that coronavirus cases are rising significantly in London, and across the country.  As the virus spreads, all the evidence shows there will be more cases of serious ill health, hospitalisation and deaths.

Islington Council is celebrating some of the borough’s unsung heroes by announcing the winners and runners-up of its Caretaker and Concierge of the Year awards for 2020.   

Islington Council has successfully bid for £826,000 of funding to support its work with rough sleepers.