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13th October 2014 by Islington Green Party
This morning saw midwives at the Whittington Hospital and throughout the nation go on strike for the first time in over 100 years, following repeated refusals by the government to listen to their concerns over pay. Ambulance workers, nurses and other healthcare workers joined the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) on the picket lines at […]
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8th October 2014 by Islington Green Party
From today, drivers who break the 20mph speed limit on Islington’s roads could face being given both an on-the-spot fine and points on their licences. Former Green Councillor Katie Dawson brought the motion for the original borough-wide speed limit and Islington Greens campaigned for its extension to the council’s main roads in 2011. At the […]
4th October 2014 by Islington Green Party
The Green Party’s Charlie Kiss slammed Mayor Johnson’s approval on Friday for the controversial, massive housing development at the Mount Pleasant Sorting office site. “This development is wrong on so many levels it’s hard to know where to begin” he said “ the inadequacy of the social housing provision, the massive impact the development will […]
3rd October 2014 by Islington Green Party
Today, Islington Green Party declared that Cllr Caroline Russell and campaigner Charlie Kiss have been selected to stand as Prospective Parliamentary Candidates (PPCs) in the Islington North and Islington South and Finsbury constituencies respectively. The Green Party is the second party in Islington having achieved record results across both constituencies in recent elections. In May, […]
2nd October 2014 by Islington Green Party
Following the cancellation of the cycle superhighway route 12 that was to connect Muswell Hill to central London via Holloway Rd, Islington Greens renew their calls for the Mayor to tame the traffic with a 20mph speed limit. Cllr Caroline Russell, who was part of the consultation on the superhighway in her capacity […]
1st October 2014 by Islington Green Party
In response to the Town Hall’s energy company plans, Charlie Kiss, Green Party candidate for Islington South & Finsbury, said “offering another alternative to the big six energy suppliers is an empowering step, and could offer social and economic benefits. For too long the country’s main energy companies have been making huge profits from […]
22nd September 2014 by Islington Green Party
Last Thursday saw the surprise removal of a Highbury mural, “Wild Islington” which celebrated biodiversity and had been a much valued feature of the streetscape on Highbury Grove since 1986. The dramatic and unannounced removal of the piece raises serious questions over process and how communities are consulted on such decisions. Green Councillor for Highbury […]
20th September 2014 by Islington Green Party
Islington Greens to attend massive UK climate rallies *World leaders called upon to seize opportunity for action on climate change Islington Green Party activists and members will be out in force this Sunday (21stSeptember) to support the historic People’s Climate March*, a global day of action that promises to be the largest climate rally in […]
17th September 2014 by Islington Green Party
Councillor Caroline Russell has campaigned for measures to tackle the regular bin fires on Highbury Fields caused by foil barbecues thrown out with general picnic rubbish. This week, Islington Council has installed 4 barbecue disposal bins to address this urgent safety issue. Cllr Russell said “Residents have been reporting bin fires from foil barbecues to […]
4th August 2014 by Islington Green Party
“The opportunity that we have is not to cut others adrift, but to demonstrate by our actions that another way is possible” We’re delighted to have Patrick Harvie MSP visiting London on 8 August, and that he’ll be speaking at an exclusive event in Camden. This public meeting will be a chance to hear the […]
