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Islington's unsung heroes, volunteers and community champions have been recognised for their hard work with an evening of celebrations at Islington Assembly Hall. Residents and family members of winners joined councillors last night to celebrate the Mayor's Civic Awards and Ben Kinsella Award recipients.

Islington Council is continuing to lead the way in electrifying its fleet by becoming the first London borough to order innovative new fully electric refuse collection vehicles.

Plans to support a major electrification of Islington Council’s vehicles were given a major boost yesterday (Tuesday, 10 March) with Greater London Assembly (GLA) funding to support the exciting project.

Waste heat from the London Underground network is now capable of providing heating and hot water to more than 1,350 homes, a school and two leisure centres in Islington thanks to a pioneering energy centre that opened today.

Plans for a greener, more pleasant environment for cycling and walking are being brought to life after work began on a new Cycleway between Finsbury Park and Highbury Fields.

Islington Council has extended paid leave for staff members who are parents of premature babies and has been awarded Employer with Heart accreditation by The Smallest Things charity.

At the start of next month, Cllr Satnam Gill will become the new Executive Member for Finance and Performance at Islington Council, looking to implement the ambitious measures proposed in this year’s Budget.  

Islington is set to get its first Liveable Neighbourhood – which aims to cut traffic and boost walking and cycling – and to invest in an electric revolution for council vehicles.

Husen Abdullahi from Samuel Rhodes School has been elected as the new Young Mayor, Muskan Khan as Deputy Young Mayor and Jessica Chukwu as the new Member for Youth Parliament.

A new community force – Islington’s recycling champions – is taking action to help tackle the climate emergency.

Islington Council yesterday (Monday 10 February) celebrated the huge achievements of more than 50 adult learners living in the borough at an award ceremony at the Town Hall.

The work of Holloway’s firefighters is being recognised at a new free exhibition which provides a unique insight into the emergency workers’ unseen lives.