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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.

Clerkenwell Green is to become Islington’s latest people-friendly streets neighbourhood, making it a safer, greener, healthier area for all.

Islington Council is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Service Directors, who will help shape the council’s direction as it works toward building a fairer Islington.

Islington Council is pleased to announce that from Tuesday, 1 September, more library buildings will be open to residents for browsing and choosing books. More study spaces and access to computers will also be available, although visitor numbers will be limited.  

Islington Council is taking action to reduce congestion on Mayton Street, as part of its continuing efforts to make the borough’s streets more people-friendly.

A statement from Cllr Rowena Champion, Islington Council's executive member for environment and transport, on people-friendly streets:

Islington Council has signed up to a new London-wide campaign encouraging businesses to tackle air pollution caused by idling engines.

Below is a statement from Cllr Rowena Champion, Islington Council’s executive member for environment and transport: 

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.