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Islington Council takes action to create people friendly streets-2

Historic Clerkenwell Green to become Islington’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.

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Islington Council appoints three new Directors to help build a fairer Islington

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.

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Islington Council announces next phase of library reopening

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.  

Cllrs Champion (pictured right) Heather (centre) and O'Sullivan (left) on Mayton Street, which will be greener, safer and more pleasant following the works

Action to make Mayton Street greener, safer and quieter

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.

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Statement on people-friendly streets

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

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Statement on people-friendly streets

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

Thornhill Bridge from Islington Tunnel, 1973. Credit: Islington Local History Centre

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.

Cllr Asima Shaikh, centre, with members of the community sewing groups and their masks.

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.

Graphic for Heatwave 2020

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.

(L-R Billy Wells Head of Neighbourhood Services Francis Oduro Estate Caretaker and John Walters Pearly King of Finsbury)

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?

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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.