We're a keen, green, cleaning machine this September

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A clean and safe September


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Help keep Islington clean and safe


“I have been a Park Ranger for 16 years. I love all aspects of my job, especially working with the public. Due to coronavirus, we have seen more people using our parks and so to help Islington to be the best it can be, when you visit our wonderful green spaces please leave it as you want to find it by taking your rubbish home.” - Fiona, Park Ranger.

Over summer, there were more people enjoying Islington’s green spaces for exercise and socially distanced meet-ups with friends and family. Unfortunately, we also saw a surge in littering across the borough, and noise complaints hit record levels.

Help us keep Islington clean and safe. Do your bit and bin your rubbish, report overflowing bins, or people behaving irresponsibly in our parks by visiting the council’s website

Read more in our latest blog 


Islington residents picking up litter in local park

Litter heroes unite!  

Many of us are using the parks and green spaces more than ever, and now that things are getting moving again, it’s time to get cleaning! The Great Islington September Clean will run from 11 to 27 September and support environmental charity, Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British September Clean.  Up to half a million people will be taking action to clean up streets and parks across the country, but not in the usual way - this time we’re all being asked to take part as a family or in small groups of up to six people.  Get involved now - give as little as 15 minutes and pledge your own clean-up.

Get involved


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School admissions open online

Is your child due to start primary school, or move up to secondary school next year? Online applications are open now. You can find out loads of information about the schools in the borough on these council webpages. Start your research today!


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HMP Pentonville Prison Islington, post-bombing 11 May 1941

Islington and the Blitz

Islington Museum and Local History Centre has put together another fascinating online exhibition, this time commemorating the 80th anniversary of the start of the London Blitz. The Blitz was an aerial bombing campaign conducted by the Luftwaffe against British cities during the Second World War. The Blitz is being remembered nationally from Monday 7 September 2020. You can find links to the online exhibition on our history pages.

Check it out 


We are Islington contact details: email weareislington@islington.gov.uk

Your Community

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Virtual open day with Adult Community Learning

Are you thinking of starting a course this September, but not sure where to start or who to speak to? On Tuesday 8 September and Wednesday 9 September, Islington's Adult Community Learning team are offering a virtual open day via telephone or WhatsApp to show you what courses you can do for free with them. To book your slot call or WhatsApp Aldo on 07734 777 466, or email acl@islington.gov.uk.

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Reasons to shop local

Local independent businesses are one of the reasons Islington is such a great place to live. As well as enriching our high streets and town centres they also create jobs for local people, boost our local economy, are at the forefront of innovation, and are often more environmentally friendly. Additionally, shopping locally means you can walk or cycle to the shops, if possible, which cuts down on fuel consumption and air pollution.

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Boost your skills and employability

In Islington there many free, Covid safe, opportunities available to residents wanting to learn new skills or gain a qualification. City and Islington College offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses, Adult Community Learning courses include digital skills, Maths, English, ESOL, vocational and employment skills, and iWork offer a service to help anyone who is out of work in Islington to find a job, apprenticeship, training or education.

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