11.15. And there go the balloons. Great turnout today – over 1,000 people celebrated our public services. Thanks to everyone who came. Now on to the march 11.00 great crowd can be seen from up on the stage 10.45 About 500 people here now. Vaughan West of GMB kicking off. Proud to stand shoulder to [...]
In his speech moving Islington’s budget, Cllr Richard Greening set out the huge problems that the cuts have caused to the Council’s services to the community. Madam Mayor, this is the probably the toughest budget Islington has had to set since its formation. The Tory Government supported by the Lib Dems has cut our grant [...]
Islington Labour Councillor Raphael Andrews joined school children in a Town Hall debate to celebrate the work of Show Racism the Red Card. He was joined by former-Arsenal midfield supremo Paul Davis as well as children from Thornhill, Ashmount and Christ the King. There was a video and exhibition of the children’s posters, followed by [...]
Councillor Catherine West’s speech at the Council’s budget meeting Over the last ten years, past leaders of this council have been able to stand up and announce millions of pounds worth of new services for the people of Islington. Initiatives were government funded and gratefully received by the population of the borough. It was a [...]
Cllr Catherine West: Despite some reports, I am confident that cricket will resume for the new season at Wray Crescent Cricket Pitch. Some people have been worried about the future of the sport in Islington after a car windscreen was smashed and several neighbours complained about balls landing in their gardens. I’m a big fan [...]
By Mildmay Councillor Kate Groucutt; One afternoon last week several blocks on the Mayville Estate in Mildmay faced a powercut which continued into the evening. The time when energy company EDF expected to fix the problem got later and later, and I was concerned that families with children, older people and those with health conditions might [...]
By Cllr Richard Watts Perhaps because the Liberal Democrats are now skirting single digits in the opinion polls, and have members jumping ship left, right and centre, their latest tactic is now to pretend that government cuts are being made by someone else. There has been a steady flow of defections to Labour or independent [...]
By Cllr Kate Groucutt Over recent months, I have been campaigning for the Red Pitch playground project in Mildmay, which the Government’s proposed cuts to Playbuilder is putting at risk. The regeneration of the ‘Red Pitch’ area of the Mayville Estate is a much needed project which would promote social cohesion in one of the most [...]
By Councillor Martin Klute We had a great day at the Canal Festival today. Our picture shows, from left to right, Cllr James Murray, Executive member for Housing, Emily Thornberry MP, Eleanor Riley, our canvassing organiser, myself, and Cllr Raphael Andrews (Clerkenwell). Lots of friends, supporters and members dropped by to say hello, including Ian [...]
by Paul Convery Cally Councillors are furious that money earmarked for a new kids playground has been cut without warning by the Government. Rupert and Paul joined a parents’ protest at the loss of cash from the “Playbuilder” scheme whichwas won after Islington successfully competed for the funds. The kids playground is meant to finish [...]
