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  • Islington Youth Council: 24 teens hit the campaign trail

    By Sally_Hayden at 16:33 on 21/01/12
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    Teenagers are often accused of being apathetic and not politically engeged, but here in Islington it seems that there are plenty of young people wanting to make a difference: twenty-four teenagers are currently vying for one of eight seats on Islington's new youth council, looking to become the borough's first ever youth councillors. With campaign promises ranging from addressing negative perceptions of young people to increasing...
  • Islington parents 'missing out' on free school meals

    By abi_silvester at 16:59 on 21/12/11
    Many parents don't take advantage of the free meals offered, the Council has said
    Parents in Islington could be £360 better off next year, if they take advantage of an offer to provide free school meals for teenage pupils, the Council has claimed this week. Islington Council is urging parents whose children attend a local secondary school to check if they are eligible for free school meals. Those registering by 5 January could save up to £360 a year on their school lunch costs and the school will receive...
  • Islington residents urged to opt for 'no fuss' direct debit on Council Tax

    By abi_silvester at 15:41 on 06/10/11
    Do you pay by direct debit, and are you prepared to change?
    Do you make your monthly council tax installments via direct debit, or by individual payments? Islington council has reported an increase in the number of households paying this way, and is trying to encourage more to follow suit. The Council's is keen to sign up more residents to automatic payment schemes , as these can save organisations substantial amounts of money as they do away with the need for additional handling fees.   ...
  • Islington's Compulsory recycling scheme already making a change, says council

    By abi_silvester at 16:02 on 08/09/11
    The threat of fines is already having an impact on Islington's recycling rates
    Compulsory recycling in Islington is having "positive impact", according to a statement from Islington Council today. According to the release, early signs show a clear difference to recyling rates within the borough. Read on for more details. Findings noted by the council since the scheme began in April include: * more than 5,000 requests for extra recycling containers were made to the council when compulsory recycling was...
  • Islington Council conducts biggest ever housing survey

    By abi_silvester at 11:56 on 14/07/11
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    Hot on the heels of the census, over 29,000 Islington residents will soon find themselves with another form to fill in, as the Council will be sending out questionnaires to tentans, freeholders and leasholders in what is set to be the biggest local housing survey ever. So, is it worth taking the time to complete the questionnaire and what will it mean for you? The council tells us that 'Your home, your views' - will help decide how...

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