£2.2million of ‘lifeline’ support for hardest hit families

We are distributing over £2million in support for those hit the hardest by the cost of living crisis. This support will help more than 4,000 low-income households who have not previously been eligible for support.  

Over £1million will be used to ensure that all Islington schoolchildren eligible for free meals do not go hungry during the Christmas and Easter holidays.  

Remember that we are here to help, if you have any questions or for more information call 020 7527 8222 or email heretohelp@islington.gov.uk.

Islington’s buses saved by you! 

In June, major changes were proposed by Transport for London (TfL) to bus services across London which would have affected routes across Islington. The changes would have made it harder for residents to travel across the borough and made it especially difficult for disabled people and those on lower incomes.  

TfL ran a consultation to get Londoners' views and we put out the call in Islington to ensure local concerns were heard. Having agreed a funding deal with central Government, TfL has announced that all the Islington bus services that had been threatened with cuts or changes have been saved. 

Study shows people-friendly streets (PFS) bring better air quality 

An independent study by Imperial College London (ICL) has shown the positive impact people-friendly streets have made to air quality in Islington. They looked at data from the St Peter’s, Canonbury East, and Clerkenwell Green neighbourhoods, and found that, when compared with external roads, traffic levels were significantly reduced. Similarly, the levels of nitrogen dioxide in the air have significantly dropped. Nitrogen dioxide not only contributes to the climate crisis but can lead to respiratory issues such asthma.   

These findings support our decision earlier this month to make the St Peter’s and Canonbury East PFS neighbourhoods' permanent. Our aim in implementing PFS neighbourhoods is to make it easier to walk, cycle, scoot, and use buggies and wheelchairs as environmentally friendly alternatives to driving.    

Remembering the lives lost in anti-transgender violence 

Sunday 20 November marked Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to reflect on those who lost their lives to anti-transgender violence, and the violence and discrimination that the transgender community still face. 

We recognise and respect the diversity of transgender experiences and we are working to make Islington a more equal place for our transgender residents and staff. Transgender people have the right to equal treatment and protection from discrimination and have our complete support.   

New Youth Council represent Islington’s young people 

Over 2,000 votes were cast by young people aged 11-17 to elect 14 new youth councillors to represent the views of young people in Islington. 

The Youth Council work directly with us to ensure young people play a key role in designing, delivering, and reviewing local services. Later this year the youth councillors will elect a new Young Mayor. 

St Luke’s Community Centre offering free flu vaccines for eligible residents 

Flu can be serious and spreads more easily when mixing indoors during winter. As people start to gather to celebrate end of year festivities make sure you get protected with the free flu vaccine if you are eligible. Vaccines are the best protection. 

St Luke’s Community Centre is now offering flu vaccines as well as Covid-19 vaccines to residents until end of December.