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Islington Winners at the 2019 Sustainability Awards

Sustainability Awards 2019: Islington and Camden celebrate best green practice

Islington and Camden’s first ever sustainability awards took place recently to celebrate the achievements of local businesses, community groups and schools who are leading the way to tackle environmental issues locally.  

2019 Civic Award winners with 2019 Mayor Cllr Poyser

Nominate your local hero for a Mayor's Civic Award or the Ben Kinsella Award 2020

Unsung local heroes that go that extra mile to make Islington a better place to live and work can get well-deserved recognition and thanks for their hard work at the Mayor's Civic Awards and Ben Kinsella Award 2020. 

Islington Says No More ambassadors from St Giles Trust, Age UK and Islington Council.

UK’s first community-based ‘safe spaces’ for people fleeing domestic violence launched in Islington

Islington Council and crisis support charity Hestia are working together to launch 17 ‘Safe Spaces’ where people experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence can find sanctuary and support from specially trained staff on the premises.

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Islington’s Christmas light switch-ons promise to be ‘Absolutely Fabulous’

Islington will transform into a winter wonderland this month with Christmas lights celebrations featuring Santa, Christmas markets, carols, free family fun, guest stars and more.

Anne Frank at the beach 1934. Image courtesy of the Anne Frank Trust.

Anne Frank and Family exhibition arrives in Islington

A unique, intimate exhibition illustrating the early life of Anne Frank and her older sister Margot has arrived in Islington, opening at the Central Library last night (4 November). 

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Islington’s older residents invited to free festive meal

Islington’s older residents are warmly invited to apply to attend a special, free Christmas lunch on Tuesday 17th December.

Remembrance Sunday 2018 at Islington Memorial Green

Islington marks Remembrance Day

Islington residents are invited to attend Islington’s annual Remembrance parade and wreath laying ceremony on Sunday, 10 November, to honour those who lost their lives in two world wars and more than 70 other conflicts.

Clockwise from the left - Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz (Executive Member for Children, Young People and Families), Kofoworola Williams (Project 17 Volunteer), Cllr Sue Lukes (Islington Council’s Migrant Champion), Eve Dickson (Project 17 Policy Officer), Cllr Una O'Halloran (Executive Member for Community Development)

Council pledges support for children’s rights

Islington Council has pledged its ongoing commitment to provide support for children living in families that have ‘no recourse to public funds’ by signing up to Project 17’s Children’s Charter.

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Dodgy locksmith firm left with £16,500 bill for faking customer reviews and ripping off customers

The dodgy directors of a locksmith’s company who ripped off customers and used photos of strangers from social media alongside fake customer reviews have been landed with fines, costs and compensation totalling more than £16,500.

Chapel Market in Angel

Who is your favourite Islington Market Trader?

The borough’s annual Market Trader of the Year competition is back and Islington Council is asking shoppers to vote for their favourite stall holder.

The proposed Finsbury Park - Highbury Fields Cycleway

Green Light for new Cycleway between Finsbury Park and Highbury Fields

Islington Council has given the green light to a new Cycleway between Finsbury Park and Highbury Fields.