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Spring Budget - letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Ahead of next week's Spring Budget, a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer from the Leader and Deputy Leader of Islington Council about four things that would make a huge difference to lives in Islington

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Islington Council launches Islington Greener Together, so residents can ‘green up’ unloved spaces

People in Islington can transform unused and unloved places near their homes, to create great community spaces including tree pits, parklets and rain gardens.  

Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Leader of Islington Council

Why Islington needs fair funding

With Islington Council's budget being voted on next week, leader Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz explains why the council has written to the Government making three urgent calls for action

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Islington Council prosecutes roofing scammer for defrauding resident of £22,000

A man who took £22,000 for shoddy and unnecessary roofing work to a resident’s home has been jailed for 16 months after prosecution from Islington Council.

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The Cally: Help us create greener, healthier, more welcoming streets

Local people are being invited to help shape the Cally’s exciting future, as the council puts forward proposals to create a greener, healthier, more welcoming area for all.

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Islington elects new Young Mayor, Deputy Young Mayor and Member for London Youth Assembly

Young people went to the polls this week and have elected a new Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor of Islington, as well as the borough's new London Youth Assembly Member.

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Join the Mayor of Islington at two volunteering fairs

The Mayor of Islington, in partnership with his chosen charity Voluntary Action Islington (VAI), will host two events this month to encourage people to learn about local volunteering opportunities.  

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Greener, healthier, more welcoming streets for all between Nag’s Head and York Way

Islington Council is set to make exciting improvements between Nag’s Head and York Way, to make the area greener, healthier, and more welcoming for all.  

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Local people set to shape Islington’s approach to creating a greener, healthier borough

Local people will help shape Islington Council’s approach to creating a greener, healthier borough, following the launch of a new "Islington Climate Panel".

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Islington comes together to celebrate Borough of Sanctuary status

People from all over Islington have come together to celebrate the borough’s status as an official Borough of Sanctuary for refugees, migrants and people seeking asylum. 

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Local people shape major improvements to Southgate Road

Local people have helped to shape major planned improvements to Southgate Road, to help create a greener, healthier borough where all can enjoy more welcoming streets.   

Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Leader of Islington Council, Emily Cass, Sophie Musabe Masereka, Sawsan Salim, Cllr Roulin Khondoker, Executive Member for Equalities, Culture

Islington Together: Islington commemorates victims of genocide on Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Memorial Day is the international day to remember the six million Jews murdered in the the Holocaust, the millions of people killed under Nazi persecution, and people killed in more recent genocides including Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur, with a focus on fostering education, remembrance, and unity within the community.