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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. 

Two exceptional Islington apprentices have won top honours at the 2020 London Borough Apprenticeship Awards.

Islington Council has agreed more than £8 million funding over four years for vital voluntary and community sector organisations.

A statement from Islington Council following news of the sale of the Robin Hood Energy business to British Gas.

Work on a new Cycleway stretching from Finsbury Park to Pentonville Road, which will make it easier for local people to walk and cycle, is set to resume.

A further 16 Islington schools will benefit from the borough’s pioneering School Streets programme when they reopen over the next week, meaning a greener, healthier and safer environment for children when they return to the classroom.

Islington Council’s ambitious plans to create healthier, safer, more pleasant streets are continuing, with Canonbury West becoming the borough’s latest people-friendly streets neighbourhood.