I’ve recently retired as a Domestic Energy Assessor, after more than fifteen years producing energy performance certificates (EPCs) for homeowners and landlords in Islington. A big change in that time is that, rather than just seeing them as a legal box to be ticked when renting or selling a home, people are now actually interested […]
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Have your say on TfL’s new confusing Cycleway 50
Green Party member Rod Gonggrijp has called out the confusing nature of TfL’s experimental cycleway on Seven Sisters Road in the Islington Tribune this week: Rod Gonggrijp of Crayford Road in Tufnell Park, said the experimental path had confused cyclists who were unsure how to get into it as they approach the Holloway Road junction […]
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Take action to save Islington’s Maternity Services
The NHS has dropped the bombshell that maternity services at either Royal Free Hospital or the Whittington are under threat of closure. Because of NHS cuts and lower birth rates there will be a consultation on closing one of the maternity wards. The Green Party is launching a petition to save the services. Local Green […]
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Lorna Jane Russell elected in Highgate
Lorna Jane Russell successfully defended the Green seat in Highgate in the by-election on 30 November by winning 59% of the vote. This was a significant improvement on the 51% won by the previous Green councillor, Sian Berry, in the 2022 local elections. The by-election results were as follows: Candidate Party Number of votes Lorna […]
Councillor Benali Hamdache speaks at the Highbury Peace and Justice Rally for Palestine
On Saturday 18 November, Councillor Benali Hamdache spoke to a crowd of hundreds at the Highbury and Islington rally for Peace and Justice. Here’s the transcript of his words – head over to Facebook for the video: “Oxfam. Save the Children. Médecins Sans Frontières. Action Aid. Amnesty International. War Child. All over the world humanitarian […]
The 4 is Saved!
Victory! Buses across Islington have been saved following our campaign against the proposed cuts. Thank you to everyone who signed our petition and responded to the consultation. Back in June, Transport for London (TfL) proposed regressive and significant changes to bus services across London. These proposals would have been devastating for people in Islington as […]
Islington Green Party Response to No. 4 Bus Review
This is the response of Islington Green Party, and our three Green Councillors: Cllr Caroline Russell, Cllr Ernestas Jegorovas-Armstrong and Cllr Benali Hamdache to the Transport for London (TfL) consultation on the planned Central London Bus Review – https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/busreview Overall response to the proposals (We are responding in our capacity as elected representatives.) […]
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Islington Greens Call For Action on Unfair Voting Systems
Islington Green Party have called on the two sitting Islington Labour MPs and the Labour Council to publicly support calls to implement fairer and proportional electoral systems in local, general and mayoral elections. After the passing of the controversial Elections Bill in April by the Conservative government Greens have raised concerns about the democratic regression […]
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Don’t Miss Out on a Council Tax Reimbursement
People in council tax bands A to D could be eligible for a council tax rebate of up to £150 through a government scheme. Those with a direct debit should receive it automatically; those who don’t will need to sign up through an online form. Devon Osborne, Green Party activist in Tufnell Park, says: “When […]
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Over 40% Vote Green in Tufnell Park
Thank you to everyone in Tufnell Park who voted for Rod, Jon and Devon in the local elections on May 5th. Over 40% of all votes were for a Green Party candidate in Tufnell Park and we were only 125 votes away from winning a councillor. The Green Party recorded the best ever results in […]
