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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.

From left: Rafih Jones, 9, and Thandiwe Dawethi-Cullen, 7.

Islington celebrates a stellar performance in the Summer Reading Challenge

Over 900 Islington children have read an astonishing 6,547 books as part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

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Islington launches first-ever permanent weight restriction on HGVs using smart cameras

Islington Council has installed its first two smart cameras to permanently enforce vehicle weight restrictions and tackle HGVs that use residential roads as through-routes.

Clare Carolan (Duncan Terrace Gardens Friends), Cllr Claudia Webbe (Executive Member for Environment & Transport), Joy Chamberlin (Islington Gardeners), Frank Peters and Andrew Hillier (Islington Council Parks Team) celebrate Islington's success in the London in Bloom awards

Islington green fingers win Gold at London in Bloom awards

Hard-working, green-fingered residents have helped Islington win Gold awards at the prestigious London in Bloom competition, which recognises hard work to protect vital green spaces, create habitat and protect wildlife.

Broccoli Pesto Genovese with sneaky veg

Islington residents help fight food waste and encourage sustainable eating

Islington is hosting free workshops next week (from Monday 14 October) to help residents learn how to waste less food, cook more vegetables and eat more healthily and sustainably.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, joins Cllr Claudia Webbe, Islington Council's executive member for environment and transport, and Cllr Richard Watts, leader of Islington Council (L-R front row) to officially launch the transformation of Highbury Corner with local residents, campaigners, councillors and project team members

Major work to transform Highbury Corner is complete

The Mayor of London, Islington Council and Transport for London have today officially opened the new Highbury Corner junction, which has been transformed from one of London's most intimidating roundabouts into a junction that is much safer and more welcoming for people.

The Keskidee Centre in Gifford Street was Britain's first arts centre for the black community.

Black History for all ages: Islington celebrates Black History Month 2019

Islington Council is celebrating Black History Month 2019 with an exciting line-up of talks, activities and events.

London Night Czar Amy Lame and Cllr Una O'Halloran (Executive Member forCommunity Development) mark signing of the Women's Night Safety Charter

Night Czar Amy Lamé supports council’s call on night-time businesses to help make borough safer for women at night

Islington Council has committed to encourage local businesses and organisations to do more to help make Islington safer at night for women.