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Roamer No Good for Environment

Labour councillor Paul Smith, whose brief is to protect Islington’s environment, has dismissed residents’ concerns about the introduction of the so-called “Roamer” parking scheme, which allows existing parking-permit holders to park their cars anywhere in the borough during its hours of operation This is not good enough. The roamer scheme is a very significant change […]

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Formal Complaint by Green Party aims to Overturn ‘Roamer’ Parking Scheme

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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Opposing the Cuts: Alternative Ways Forward

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, […]

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Islington Greens comment on changing to parking regulations

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 […]

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London’s Green MEP helps launch ‘WALK King’s Cross’

 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 […]

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Islington Greens to dance in celebration – and for well-being

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 […]

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Letter: Brave stand by couple

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 […]

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Join Islington Greens for their Christmas Ceilidh

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 […]

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Letter: Walking projects must remain a priority

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 […]

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