• Islington's caretaker of the year is named

  By poppy_smith at 10:35 on 30/03/13

  

  ​Hard-working Gabriele Deimann of EC1 has been named Islington Council's 2013 Caretaker of the Year. At a special ceremony at Islington's Assembly Hall on Wednesday 20 March attended by Islington's housing chiefs including Cllr Barbara Sidnell, Gabriele took the title and trophy, presented by Islington's Mayor Jilani Chowdhury. Residents at Chadworth House, Lever St, EC1 praised Gabriele for her friendly disposition and good service...

• Easter fun in Islington

  By poppy_smith at 11:40 on 25/03/13

  

  From music production to circus skills, there are plenty of free and low cost activities for young people in Islington to enjoy this Easter. The council's programme of events across the borough during the two week Easter holiday is available to view online at www.islington.gov.uk/easteractive There's something to suit all age groups, including Easter egg hunts, safari soft play, sports coaching, movie making, street dance and...

• Campaigner Jack Kennedy is honoured with Islington People's Plaque

  By poppy_smith at 13:42 on 22/03/13

  

  Jack Kennedy - a dedicated campaigner for justice, equality, and workers' rights - has been honoured with an Islington People's Plaque. Born in Tipperary in 1935, Jack moved to Drayton Park in Highbury during the 1950s, and was a passionate believer in social justice. He was a key figure in the successful campaigns to free the Birmingham Six and Guildford Four, wrongly convicted of pub bombings in the 1970s, and in other struggles...

• Pay council tax by direct debit and you could win £25,000

  By poppy_smith at 10:18 on 19/03/13

  

  £25,000 is up for grabs in a special promotion to Islington residents who pay their council tax by Direct Debit - but they must register before 5pm on 12 July 2013. Islington Council is one of 17 London boroughs to sign up for the scheme. Residents' names go into a Londonwide draw on 18 July 2013. Mike Curtis, Islington Council's corporate director of finance said: "When residents switch to Direct Debit to pay their...

• Islington's unsung local heroes are honoured

  By poppy_smith at 11:25 on 13/03/13

  

  Unsung community heroes including a young man who saved a stranger's life, a traffic warden who tackled a mugger and a long-serving night-shelter volunteer have been honoured in Islington.  In a ceremony at Islington Town Hall last night (Monday, March 11), the Mayor of Islington presented The Ben Kinsella Award and Mayor's Civic Awards to 10 people who have gone out of their way to help communities and local people. The Ben...

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