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8th April 2011 by Islington Green Party
Islington Green Party has submitted a formal complaint to Islington Council about the so-called ‘Residents’ Roamer’ parking scheme, which allows Islington’s parking permit holders to park their cars anywhere in Islington during its hours of operation. In its complaint, the Green Party points out that the consultation carried out – where the Council sent letters […]
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9th March 2011 by Islington Green Party
Join Islington, Camden and Haringey Greens at a public meeting WIth both Green Party and non-Green Party speakers, this public meeting seeks to explore credible alternatives to the cuts. Speakers include Josh Ryan-Collins (New Economics Foundation) on the financial system, Natalie Bennett (Camden Green Party) on what a Green alternative to the cuts would look like, […]
15th January 2011 by Islington Green Party
The recent coverage of Islington Council’s proposed changes to parking regulations exposes this administration’s failure to face up to the many problems caused by excessive car use in inner city areas. Whilst we welcome some of the proposals, including adopting the DVLA’s banding and reducing charging for temporary suspensions of bays, the positive impact of […]
8th December 2010 by Islington Green Party
Jean Lambert, the Green MEP for London, helped launch the Camden and Islington Green Party’s Walk King’s Cross campaign on Friday 3 December. The campaign calls for the roads around the station to be made more pedestrian-friendly and safer for all users. Jean, whose office is in the area on Gray’s Inn Road, said: "I […]
23rd November 2010 by Islington Green Party
On Friday 3rd December at Islington Central Library, Islington Green Party will be hosting a ceilidh dancing evening as a celebration for their growing local supporter base. Research suggests ceilidh dancing also has multiple connections to improved well-being. Local Green campaigner Caroline Russell said: "In these difficult times of job losses and massive cutbacks to […]
Tom Freeman and Katherine Doyle, the heterosexual couple who were this week refused permission to register for a civil partnership at Islington town hall, deserve the support of the people of Islington. They have made a brave stand to highlight the double standards which Westminster legislation imposes on registrars. Why should a couple who simply […]
10th November 2010 by Islington Green Party
Come and join Islington Greens at our Christmas Ceilidh With music courtesy of the fabulous Green Kite Midnight, join us to kick start the party season Where: Main Hall, Islington Central LIbrary, 2 Fieldway Crescent, N5 IPF When: 3rd December from 7.30pm Bar with soft and alcoholic drinks. Tickets (buy on door): £5 concessions, £10 […]
Last week the London Assembly Transport Committee published Walk This Way, a report on "making walking easier and safer in London". I was very pleased to see that it treats walking as an alternative transport mode rather than just a leisure activity. The Mayor of London has designated 2011 as the "Year of Walking" to […]
8th November 2010 by Islington Green Party
When I read that HfI had made the decision to move to an 18-hour heating arrangement on estates, two things sprung to mind; the impact that this would have, in winter, on elderly neighbours, and how the closure of the Green Living Centre (also planned as part of these cuts) would compound the effect of […]
7th November 2010 by Islington Green Party
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29th October 2010 by Islington Green Party
IGP member Becky Wright wrote to the Islington Tribune this week on the issue of Homes for Islington moving from a 24 to 18 hour heating arrangement. Her text is below and you can also see it on the Tribune’s website When I read that Homes for Islington (HfI) had made the decision to move to […]
22nd October 2010 by Islington Green Party
Come and join Islington Greens at our inaugural Christmas Ceilidh With music courtesy of the fabulous Green Kite Midnight, join us to kick start the party season Where: Main Hall, Islington Central LIbrary, 2 Fieldway Crescent, N5 IPF When: 3rd December from 7.30pm Bar with soft and alcoholic drinks. Tickets (buy on door): £5 concessions, […]
20th October 2010 by Islington Green Party
Today, the Coalition Government has announced the most dramatic reduction in public spending in almost a century. Across the country, this will lead to sever cuts in a whole range of public services, with a knock on effect on both businesses and ordinary people. In Islington, we already suffer from high levels of inequality and […]
17th October 2010 by Islington Green Party
Islington Green Party is deeply disappointed that Action for Children has received planning permission for their site at 85 Highbury Park. While we welcome the increase in the much needed affordable housing on the site, we think it sets a dangerous precedent with regard to safeguarding green space and the failure to adhere to the […]
23rd September 2010 by Islington Green Party
Islington a 20 mph borough – but time to introduce it on main roads too Thanks to the tireless capaigning of former Green Party councillor Katie Dawson, residents in Islington’s smaller streets will soon enjoy improved safety as the result of slower moving traffic. However, for those living on principal roads, no such relief is […]
19th September 2010 by Islington Green Party
The Islington Green Party campaign to Save the Secret Garden is all in the news this week, with coverage in both the Gazette and Tribune. Also, IGP member Mark Chilver’s letter was also published: ‘On Tuesday night a temporary reprieve was given for the land at the NCH (National Children’s Home) site in Highbury and an important stance was taken […]
9th September 2010 by Islington Green Party
Islington’s Centralised Planning Committee voted on Tuesday night to defer the planning decision on the NCH site and have encouraged the developer to heed the conditions in the planning brief: both to deliver 50 per cent affordable housing and “to retain the mature gardens in their entirety”. Islington Green Party is delighted that the Committee […]
7th September 2010 by Islington Green Party
Islington Green Party are supporting Highbury residents in the fight to prevent developers building on the extensive gardens at the National Children’s Home site by demonstrating outside Islington Town Hall on 7th September at 7.00pm. The final planning decision will be taken on Tuesday night by the new centralised Planning Committee, following submission of revised […]
1st August 2010 by Islington Green Party
Recently, the UK has received a second and final written warning for breaching air quality laws relating to levels of dangerous airborne particles. Following a Freedom of Information request from the Campaign for Clean Air in London, data has been revealed showing air pollution levels and premature deaths by borough and by ward. Worryingly, Islington is the 6th […]
28th July 2010 by Islington Green Party
Islington Green Party are sympathetic to the challenge faced by the Labour Council of minimising the impact of £8 million cuts. However, the decision to cut the Green Living Centre, which does such excellent work creating affordable warmth, tackling fuel poverty and bringing £600k in borough revenue through contracting services to neighbouring boroughs is desperately […]
28th June 2010 by Islington Green Party
While Islington may not have a Green councilor anymore, the work of Katie Dawson lives on in the opening of the Bright Sparks Shop in Islington. The initiative, funded by the council and run by social enterprise Digibridge with London Community Resource Network, is thought to be the first of its kind in London […]
24th May 2010 by Islington Green Party
Last week, the council met for the first time since the election and amongst it’s first acts was the decision to abolish local planning committees. Instead, all planning decisions will now be taken by centralised planning committees which will mean that local ward councillors will no longer have any say over whether planning applications are approved. When Katie […]
20th May 2010 by Islington Green Party
Today the Electoral Commission issued its interim report on polling problems around the country, with those at Conewood Street, Highbury as one case of particular concern. Also, the report highlighted key advice and recommendations that had been sent out by the Commission which we feel the Returning Officer failed to take notice of. In particular: […]
Today, Caroline Lucas, Leader of the Green Party, was sworn in as the first Green MP and one Islington Green Party member is helping her through the process. Islington Green Party candidate for Islington South and Finsbury, James Humphreys was appointed this week as Special Adviser to Caroline Lucas. James, a former senior civil servant […]