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Tribute paid to former Islington councillor Wally Burgess

Cllr Richard Watts, leader of Islington Council, said: "I’m very sorry indeed to hear about the passing of much-loved former Islington councillor Wally Burgess.

Islington Council is working hard to create a greener, healthier, fairer borough that can achieve net zero carbon status by 2030

Islington Council wants your help to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies

Islington Council is asking local people and organisations to give their views on its strategies to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies.

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Islington Council announces £4m of extra financial support for residents, including those struggling to pay Council Tax

Islington Council can today announce £4million of extra support for residents finding themselves in financial difficulty during the coronavirus outbreak.

You can call the We Are Islington helpline on 020 7527 8222 or minicom on 020 7527 1900. Lines are open every day from 9am to 5pm. You can also email: weareislington@islington.gov.uk

Islington Council launches We are Islington helpline to assist residents in need

Islington Council has launched a borough-wide helpline to assist residents who are vulnerable or self-isolating as a result of the coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19).

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New property licensing schemes help secure fairer conditions for private renters

Islington Council is taking steps to protect renters’ rights by bringing in two new landlord licensing schemes, helping to secure a fairer deal for private renters in the borough by improving conditions.

Family and friends of Andrea Levy with Bill Mayblin (centre), Andrea's husband

Author Andrea Levy celebrated with Islington Heritage Plaque

Islington Council has celebrated the life and work of author Andrea Levy by unveiling an Islington Heritage Plaque on her childhood home.

Mayor's Civic Award winners 2020

Mayor’s Civic Awards and Ben Kinsella Award celebrate dedication of Islington's community heroes

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.

Tony Ralph, Director of Public Realm (pictured left), Cllr Rowena Champion, Executive Member for Environment and Transport (centre), and Keith Townsend, Corporate Director for Environment and Regeneration (right) pose with the vehicle

Green vehicle revolution continues with London-first eCollect electric refuse collection trucks

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.

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Full power ahead for £3million electric revolution for council 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.

The Bunhill 2 Energy Centre on the edge of City Road, Islington

World-first scheme is launched using waste heat from the Tube to warm homes, two leisure centres and a school in Islington

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.

Vince Gannon (pictured left), Will Norman (right) and Cllr Champion (centre) as work starts on the Highbury Fields - Finsbury Park Cycleway

Work on Cycleway between Finsbury Park and Highbury Fields gets underway

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.

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Islington Council awarded Employer with Heart accreditation for premature baby policy

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.