Climate emergency declared, Holloway Road consultation, and Fonthill Road Fashion Village

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Climate emergency declared

A climate and environment emergency has been declared by the council, alongside a pledge to work towards making Islington net zero carbon by 2030. It comes after the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reported that the world has until 2030 to avoid an increase in global temperatures above 1.5˚C, which would have devastating impacts on the planet and people’s lives.

Islington Council is at the forefront of action to reduce carbon emissions in the borough, and is on target to reduce carbon emissions in Islington from 2005 levels by at least 40 per cent by 2020.

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Islington's history of housing

July marks 100 years since the Addison Act, which paved the way for large scale social housing. Islington's history of social housing stretches all the way back to 1904 with Wedmore Estate (pictured), which was the first built-to-let estate in the borough.

This commitment to social housing continues today – Islington Council will build more than 550 brand-new, much needed council homes in the borough by 2022. You can read more interesting facts about housing in Islington below. 

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Holloway Road consultation

Islington Council and Transport for London (TfL) invite residents to have their say on vital safety improvements around Holloway Road. Planned improvements include new, signalised pedestrian crossings, and to simplify existing staggered crossings to straight across crossings at the Hornsey Road/Hornsey Street junction.

The proposed changes are part of TfL's Vision Zero commitment, and work is planned to start in the next 12 months, subject to consultation.

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Last chance to have your say on proposed Cycleway

The council is looking for your input on a consultation regarding a proposed Cycleway between Highbury Fields and Finsbury Park. The project aims to create a greener, more pleasant environment for local people, with improvements for pedestrians, and a convenient, safer, and direct Cycleway for cyclists of all abilities. The consultation closes one week today, on Monday 15 July. 

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Fonthill Road struts its stuff on the catwalk

Last week, Fonthill Road Fashion Village celebrated the launch of its lookbook with a party and a catwalk! #FRFV is London’s best kept fashion secret – offering exclusive pieces at a fraction of West End prices – and the lookbook celebrates the iconic garments that the independent retailers from the area produce, perfect for any celebratory events with family or friends. 

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