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20th April 2018 by Islington Green Party
Last weekend, Caroline Lucas came to Highbury East to support Caroline Russell, Benali Hamdache and Ernestas Jegorovas, our Islington Green Party candidates for the local council elections. The Islington Greens gathered in Highbury Fields and greeted Lucas with big grins upon her arrival. After commenting on the great turn-out and energy of the campaign, Lucas […]
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17th April 2018 by Islington Green Party
On April 17th at Islington Town Hall, Green Party candidate Rod Gongrijp will be joining candidates from all the main political parties to put forward our plans for Islington at the Hustings for Islington. Organised by eleven campaigning groups from across the borough, it is a great opportunity to put questions to potential councillors on […]
15th April 2018 by Islington Green Party
There’s still much to do to make Islington’s streets safer and more welcoming. At the Islington Healthy Streets Hustings Councillor Caroline Russell will be presenting the Green Party’s vision to tackle air pollution, road danger and make Islington a healthier place. Cllr Caroline Russell out canvassing Join us on Monday 16th April at 18:30pm at Christ Church Highbury at 155 Highbury Grove, […]
13th April 2018 by Islington Green Party
Islington Green Party kicked off their election campaign this week with 10 key pledges, focussing on what a group of Green councillors would do if elected. Greens campaigning in Highbury The headline pledges are: Making the council more democratic and accountable Ensuring the council is a better landlord Tackling air pollution and making Islington a […]
27th March 2018 by Islington Green Party
Local candidate for Bunhill, Sebastian Sandys, this week won a victory for public transparency in Islington Council. Though the public can attend six Council meetings annually, the Budget Council, where crucial decisions are made about issues including childrens’ services, housing and environment, has never permitted residents to ask questions and engage. However, following the presentation […]
19th March 2018 by Islington Green Party
Highbury Green Party helped campaigners gather more than 200 names on a petition to keep Sotheby Mews Day Centre open. This won the right for older people who use the centre to take their case to the council meeting on 22nd February. Caroline Russell said: “Thanks to all who signed it. As the only […]
18th March 2018 by Islington Green Party
I am not sure what planet Mark Still of N5 (Islington Tribune letters page Friday, 16 March) lives on, but it is not one near here. For his information, although almost no one else of voting age will need this reminder, the Liberal Democrats received less than 15% of the vote in the 2014 elections for […]
16th March 2018 by Islington Green Party
Despite months of local protests, Islington Council have gone ahead and built their new trampoline park at the Sobell Leisure Centre, cutting the Olympic quality sports hall in half. But now the facility is open, it’s revealed that adults have to pay £10.50 at peak times and children £8.50, so a family of four could […]
14th March 2018 by Islington Green Party
Dear Editor, Following the public meeting last November there are continuing problems with violent muggings and moped crime in Tufnell Park and Archway. Despite the efforts of local police, people are feeling intimidated and scared by almost daily reports of knifepoint muggings. Inspector Steven Murfin has communicated police actions and local youth […]
9th March 2018 by Islington Green Party
While central government may be the main villain in the erosion of local services, that does not mean Greens should give the Labour Council a free ride when they get it wrong Dear Islington Tribune Editor As council elections loom in May, Labour Party councillors seem to be doing their best to drive […]