May 2009 - Islington Council

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May 2009 - Islington Council
www.islington.gov.uk
IslingtonNow
Issue 27, May 2009­
your local magazine from Islington Council
Islington: first
choice for first lady
Students at Elizabeth Garrett
Anderson school were thrilled
to host American First Lady,
Michelle Obama, when she
made a suprise visit to the
school recently.
The visit was Mrs Obama’s
first official foreign trip since
her husband was sworn in as US
President. She certainly seemed
impressed by the school, which
has improved tremendously in
the past few years and now
receives 'outstanding' Ofsted
reports.
After a performance by
the school's talented choir,
the First Lady said: “These
girls are terrific, the school is
phenomenal, and you all should
be very proud of what you've
created.”
After thanking her hosts for
making her feel welcome, she
went on to say that she was
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Leader’s column
and letters
Getting the hump – how we
are improving the borough’s
roads
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NEWS
Beating the downturn at our
credit crunch roadshows
not so different from the girls
who attend the school, 92%
of whom are from a black or
minority background.
She described her workingclass roots and told the girls
that with a good education
and a whole lot of hard work,
there was nothing they couldn’t
achieve.
“History proves it doesn't
matter whether you come from
a council estate or a country
estate,” she said. “You too can
realise your dreams.”
The fact that Elizabeth
Garrett Anderson school
received such a high-profile
visit speaks volumes about how
far education in Islington has
come.
Thanks to all the staff and
pupils at Elizabeth Garrett for
making the First Lady’s visit
such a success.
Environment
Why trimming back your
greenery is so important
Safer
How to get the better
of burglars
lOCAL LIFE
Making the most of
Islington’s markets
IN FOCUS
The low-down on the
upcoming European
Parliamentary Elections
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Young Islington
Young artists make a mural
in Archway
Older Person’s Discount
Council Tax you may be
entitled to receive a £100
rebate on your council
tax bill this year. We’ve
tried to write to all
residents entitled to the
Older Person’s Discount,
but if you haven’t received
your letter, please call us
on 020 7527 2633. Look
inside for more ways we
can help you financially
and tips on defeating the
downturn.
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lifestyle
Career Start gives young
care leavers a boost
out and about
Photo courtesy of PA Photos
As you’ll have read in
IslingtonNow earlier
in the year, one of
the ways we’re
trying to help
out residents
most affected by
the recession while
still giving value for money
is with our Older Person’s
Discount. If you or your
partner were 65 or over
on 1 April 2009 and are
the liable person for
The best of the borough’s
events this month
Your Views
Your ideas can make a
difference to the community
www.islington.gov.uk
LETTERS
As you'll read in the news section, Cllr James Kempton has decided to
stand down as Leader of the Council. His successor will be announced
on 14 May – so they'll take over this column next month. They'll also be
answering your letters, so keep sending them in.
Recycling
textiles
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I'm pleased to learn that we
can now recycle batteries at
our local libraries. Might it
be possible in future for us
to recycle textiles and shoes
there too? Quite often I have
items that aren't suitable for
charity shops but I can't get
to the recycling centre in
Hornsey. It would be good if
we could recycle such items
nearby.
Betty Harris
Duncan Terrace, N1
We’re always looking for
more ways to make it as easy
as possible for residents to
recycle, so it’s great news
that the battery banks have
proved popular. As you say,
the first choice way to recycle
unwanted clothes is at a charity
shop so they can be reused
and raise funds at the same
time. We know this isn’t always
possible, so through the charity
Scope, Islington already has
ten textile banks across the
borough and we’re looking for
suitable locations to add more.
Libraries are one possibility.
However, textile banks are
quite large compared with
battery banks, so we will need
to weigh up the practicalities.
In the meantime, your
nearest textile bank is in
Sainsbury’s car park on
Tolpuddle Street, which
should be easy for you to
get to. A full list of textile
bank locations is available
online at www.islington.gov.
uk/rubbishandrecycling, or by
phoning 020 7527 2000.
Remember, you can also take
your unwanted textiles (and
lots more) to the Household
Re-use and Recycling Centre,
Hornsey Street, N7 8TP. But
we would welcome any more
suggestions from you or other
IslingtonNow readers about
how we can recycle textiles in
Islington.
doing up the roads before they
totally disintegrate?
Are you resurfacing the
roads in the Whittington area
before you put down the
road humps? I fear not. It is
said that these road calming
measures do very little good
and that a lot of other councils
are removing them. Why does
Islington blindly carry on laying
them?
Mr B R Deane
Anyone who’s lived here for
a while will probably have
noticed that wear and tear
has got the better of some of
our pavements. Cracked and
broken slabs not only make
the place look shabby, but can
be a real safety hazard for
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your letters…
pedestrians and wheelchair
users. So we’re investing
money in bringing the worst
affected streets back up to
scratch. But a large part of
the £20m we are spending
is actually going towards
resurfacing damaged roads.
With over 1,400 streets
to maintain, even this huge
investment doesn’t go as far as
we’d like. To make sure we get
the best possible value for this
money, we are prioritising roads
that are most in need based on
their current condition and the
type and volume of traffic it
attracts. In your area – Junction
Ward – ten roads are set to be
resurfaced, including Highgate
Hill and Junction Road.
As you can imagine, we get
a lot of letters about road
humps – some in support of
them and some not. They’re
used only in areas where
we’ve consulted residents
about whether to introduce
a 20mph zone and in most
cases – including the recent
consultation we ran in your
area – around two thirds
of people have come out
in favour of us using them.
Probably most importantly,
Islington has seen a drop of
nearly 50% in traffic accidentrelated casualties since 2001
as a result of speed humps
cutting traffic speed.
Having said that, we know
the older style, round-top
speed humps aren’t popular
with residents. To try and find
some middle ground, we’re
now using a different type of
speed hump that is much lower
and smoother to drive over,
but still keeps driving speeds
to a safe level. Although there
isn’t the money to rip up and
replace every bump, we are
able to replace some of the
higher road humps as part
of the work we’re doing to
improve our roads.
Getting the
hump
I have recently read that
the council is going to spend
£10m on the highways this
year. Instead of wasting our
money laying new pavements
and road humps, is it not about
time you spent some money
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School gets royal seal of approval
HRH The Princess Royal formally opened Islington’s Golden Lane Campus and
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was taken on a tour of the state-of-the-art facilities.
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department of Richard Cloudesley School for pupils with physical challenges
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are based at the Golden Lane Campus.
Head of Richard Cloudesley Primary School, Anne Corbett, said: “We were
honoured to meet Her Royal Highness today and the children really enjoyed her visit.
Both schools feel privileged to work in such a wonderful environment that has been
designed with all the pupils’ needs in mind, and the princess was interested to hear
about how successful the co-location of these schools has been.”
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news
Helping residents
beat the credit crunch
Hundreds of Islington residents
have taken advantage of
the council’s credit crunch
roadshows, which have been
held around the borough over
the past few months.
With information on everything
from benefits and jobs to housing and
energy consumption, visitors also benefited
from money saving offers and goody bag
giveaways.
For Serge, a 30-year-old chef, the
roadshows were a way to find out how to save
money. “I was working in a catering company,
but people started losing their jobs because of
the credit crunch. Now I really need to learn
how to save every little penny,” he says.
For more information, visit
www.islington.gov.uk/moneyadvice
Travel back in
time to London’s
original Little Italy
A new, free exhibition tells the
story of the Italians who settled in
Clerkenwell and Holborn from the
early 19th century.
Rarely-seen pictures cast fresh
light on the thousands who came to
live in the bustling district, bringing
distinct shops, traditions and culture.
The Little Italy exhibition, at
Islington Council’s museum in St
John Street, runs until 31 May.
Local residents take advantage of the support and advice on offer at a recent credit crunch
roadshow
meeting and we’ll let
you know who this is in
IslingtonNow June.
Cllr Kempton will
continue to serve as a
councillor for St. Mary’s
Ward until May 2010.
Family first
This month sees the first
ever National Families Week,
celebrating both the joys
and the challenges faced by
modern families.
The council’s Family
Information Service launched
this year, helping parents,
carers and young people
find out about services and
activities in the borough.
These range from help finding
trustworthy childcare to
information about choosing
schools, parenting teenagers,
managing the family finances
and getting back into training
and employment.
Outreach officer Yvonne
Langkamer visits Islington
schools regularly to keep
in brief
Rare pictures like this one of street
ice cream sellers can be viewed
at Islington Museum’s Little Italy
exhibition
Council Leader to stand down
Cllr James Kempton has
announced that he will
stand down as Leader of
the Council at the Annual
Council meeting on 14
May. His successor will
be decided at the same
IslingtonNow May 2009
parents informed of what’s on
offer. “The nature of queries
can vary tremendously,”
she says. “The topic of
conversation ranges from
housing and dealing with
teenagers to domestic
violence and relationship
problems. Whatever your
concern – be it a serious
issue like debt or drug use or
simply something like keeping
boredom at bay in the school
holidays – our aim is to
improve your situation.”
To find out more, call
the Family Information
Service on 020 7527 5959
or visit www.islington.gov.
uk/familydirectory
Wake up and smell
the Fairtrade coffee
Islington’s Green Living Centre
recently celebrated Fairtrade
Fortnight with a popular coffee
tasting morning.
Visitors sampled Fairtrade
coffee from five different
countries including Rwanda,
Peru, Africa, Tanzania and
Papua New Guinea. The most
popular seemed to be the
fresh and fruity coffee from
Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Green
Living Centre staff also took
to the street providing free
Fairtrade coffee, chocolate and
brownies.
Islington gained Fairtrade
Borough status in July 2005
and continues to expand the
number of businesses and
organisations selling and serving
Fairtrade in the borough.
Attention book lovers!
Treat yourself to an exciting new
read with the Orange Prize for
Fiction 2009 and Award for New
Writers.
Catch up with the best female
novelists and new writers of today
by dropping into South Library on
Essex Road or Central Library on
Holloway Road, where you can
borrow any of the titles shortlisted
for the Orange awards.
Find out more and make
comments at www.orangeprize.
co.uk. And remember, if you don’t
have a computer of your own, you
can access the web in the library.
Mayor’s Gala has
Polish flavour
Local residents and coffee lovers Viviana Kika and Gurmeet Parmar took
advantage of everything on offer at the event
Sixteen mayors from across London
and the Polish Ambassador were
among 200 guests attending a
Polish-themed Gala Evening hosted
by Islington Mayor Stefan Kasprzyk.
The charity bash, at the gloriously
restored Grade II listed Finsbury
Town Hall, raised over £3,000 for
the Mayor’s Charity, Islington Kids
Afloat.
www.islington.gov.uk
environment
Get compost aware
This month marks Compost
Awareness Week (3-9
May), which is all about
encouraging gardeners to
compost household waste at
home and choose
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greener, peat-free composts
containing recycled materials.
For an excellent online
guide to composting, log onto
www.recyclenow.com.
To book a place on one of
our free compost workshops,
call Jean Hughes on
020 7527 5157 or email
jean.hughes@islington.gov.uk.
Once you’ve started, you can
order a subsidised compost
bin for just £10 by calling
0845 130 6090 or visiting
www.islington.getcomposting.
com
Cleaning up the Capital
As part of the second annual Capital
Clean-up Campaign, which runs from
27 April to 5 June 2009, Islington
Council will be involved in extra
cleansing projects.
The campaign encourages communities to take an active
role in improving the local environment through coordinated
clean-up events across Islington.
To find out more, visit wwwcapitalstandards.com
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ThereÕs not just one
Angel in Islington
Fostering a teenager can be challenging but also very rewarding
as you guide them on their journey to adulthood.
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or email us at fostering@islington.gov.uk
www.islington.gov.uk/fostering
Cutting for the
community
You may not realise it, but overhanging trees, bushes and shubbery can
make life very difficult – not to mention dangerous – for some people.
Here’s why it’s important to keep your foliage cut back.
Every year some of the most
vulnerable members of our
community face injury and
dangers on our footways, as
overgrown greenery from
private and public properties
intrudes across their path.
Blind and partially-sighted
people are most at risk, but
even wheelchair users and
able-bodied people can be
affected.
“Along your travels you are
frequently faced with two
types of overgrown foliage;
soft, which often leaves you
dripping wet, and sharp,
which results in a face full of
scratches,” says Olav Ernstzen,
a partially-sighted Islington
resident who uses a white
stick. “It can be a shock to walk
into overgrown foliage too,
meaning we often veer into or
towards the road – and this is
obviously dangerous.”
It’s not just overhanging
trees and hedges that
are the problem, though.
Elizabeth Jones, who is also
partially sighted and at 81
has lived in Islington all her
life, wants to urge her fellow
residents to think on ground
level. “My stick often gets
caught in ivy that has been
left to overgrow onto the
pavement,” she says. “Not
only does it end up in my face,
but my stick gets stuck and
I have to fight it free just to
carry on walking.”
If you would like more
information on how
to look after your garden,
visit the Royal Horticultural
Society website at www.
rhs.org.uk. Alternatively, if
you know of a household
with particularly overgrown
foliage, you can report it by
calling Contact Islington on
020 7527 2000.
Combat the credit crunch
Why not ditch your car in favour of a bicycle? Cars are expensive to
keep and run while, after the initial outlay, a bike hardly costs a thing. It’s a
great way to keep fit, and riding a bicycle uses less energy than a car uses
to power its headlights – so it’s super green, too!
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4.5
tonnes of carbon will be saved by Disability
Action Islington in the next year thanks to the
work of the Climate Change Partnership
Springwatch
is back!
The Ecology Centre’s bird
box webcam is back for the
third year running, with live
footage 24 hours a day.
Last year a pair of blue
tits built a nest in the box,
raising five young that
successfully fledged. This
year we have once again
linked up a camera in the
bird box to the internet, so
you can watch the birds
nest and hatch as spring
arrives.
To follow the birds’
progress, go to
www.islington.gov.uk/
tsg/birdbox
Islington
in Bloom
2009
Don’t forget
to enter
this year’s
‘Islington in
Bloom’!
Every entry will
receive a £5 gift
voucher, donated
by Camden Garden
Centre, together with a
certificate and feedback
from the judges. The
best entries in each
category will also receive
garden centre vouchers
up to the value of £100.
The closing date for all
entries is Friday 29 May.
For an application
form, contact Sue
Whitehead on 020 7527
1787, 07826 904240
or sue.whitehead@
islington.gov.uk or visit
the council’s website at
www.islington.gov.uk/
inbloom
80%
will be the reduction in lighting consumption by
St Mary’s Church after they implement their plan
to swap their 500 Watt bulbs for 100 Watt ones
Rosemary Gardens Do your bit for
goes green
biodiversity
Recent redevelopment sees Rosemary
Gardens rise from the ashes
With poor accessibility,
damaged paths, uninspiring
planting and limited play
opportunities, Rosemary
Gardens was in desperate need
of some TLC.
After refurbishing the
astroturf pitch with funding
from Barclays Spaces for Sport,
several consultation events for
park users and local residents
took place. As a result, the
park has seen new plants, turf,
shrubs and benches, while
accessibility improvements
have also been made. Plus,
the redesign of the play area,
which was funded by the
council with support from the
Government, has created more
play opportunities for kids.
To celebrate, we’re holding
a fun day during May halfterm. It will combine the official
re-opening of the gardens
with music, face painting, play
rangers, a compost giveaway,
dog training and much more.
The free event will take place
in Rosemary Gardens on
Wednesday 27 May from 1pm
to 6pm.
For more information,
contact Jon Winder on
020 7527 8110, email jon.
winder@islington.gov.uk or
text 07826 904 314.
IslingtonNow May 2009
May is Islington’s Biodiversity
Month, when we invite
residents to celebrate local
wildlife and ask everyone to
do their bit to give nature a
helping hand. You don’t have
to live in the countryside to
see plants and wild animals
– you can spot foxes, bats
and unusual birds such as
woodpeckers right here in
Islington.
You can help wildlife on
your doorstep by making
some changes in your
garden or by planting up
a window box. Together,
gardens make up a huge
area of green space
in Islington and are an
important source of
food and shelter for
animals and birds.
Chris Ashley,
of Friends of
Gillespie Park, says:
“Biodiversity Month
is a great time to
help some of our
struggling bird species by
putting up a bird box and
putting out food for them.”
For information on
making or buying a
bird box, visit www.rspb.
org.uk
Chris Ashley displays one
of his bird boxes
Wildlife column
Richard and Pete’s last word on wildlife
What the Ecology Centre’s Richard Meyers and Pete Howath don’t know about wildlife isn’t
worth knowing. Here, they share their words of wisdom with the rest of us.
It’s spring at last
and our parks
and gardens are
bursting with
new life. Lots of
different creatures
can be seen, from
swifts wheeling
and darting
overhead, to tadpoles
in our back garden pond.
Also, look out for bumblebees
as they go from flower to
flower collecting nectar and
pollen, which they carry in
bristles on their back
legs.
Spring also means
the mornings are
brighter – and filled
with the sound of
birdsong. Each year
at the Islington
Ecology Centre we
celebrate the dawn
chorus with an early
morning event, and this year
is no exception. We begin on
Sunday 10 May at 4am, so
remember to set your alarm!
You needn’t worry
about breakfast
though – we’ll
provide tea and
toast. To book
your place, call the
Ecology Centre on
020 7527 4374.
The pesticide
question
Pesticide-free gardens are
better for wildlife, as things
like slug pellets can harm
hedgehogs and song thrushes
when they eat the
poisoned slugs. There
are plenty of ways to
avoid using pesticides
in your garden. Use
alternatives such as
beer traps to help
control slugs, or,
rather than poisoning
snails, why not entice
their enemies? You could
start by building a small log
pile for creatures like toads,
frogs and centipedes to live in
– most of which eat snails.
Tip: Butterflies lay their eggs on stinging nettles, so to attract them to your garden
leave a small patch uncut. A further tip is to grow them in a container with drainage holes
– this will prevent them spreading into unwanted areas. And remember, nettles are a food
source for many creatures – not just a nuisance!
SAFER islington
Protect yourself Burglary rates
as the evenings
continue to fall
get lighter:
www.islington.gov.uk
Top tips to beat the burglars
,Unless you are in the
same room do not leave
windows and doors open
or unlocked, particularly if
you are on the ground or
first floor.
,Lock away ladders, garden
tools and other items
that burglars could use to
force an entry.
,Be aware that thieves can
steal keys through your
letterbox if you store
them nearby.
,Leave a light on and shut
your curtains when you go
out at night
,Don’t label your house
keys in case you lose
them.
,Do not leave valuables,
including keys, on display
or within easy reach
behind windows and doors
even if they are closed
and locked.
,Never leave a spare key
hidden outside – burglars
know all the hiding places.
,Fit proper locks on doors
and windows – and use
them.
,Remember – if you
can get into your home
without keys, so can a
burglar.
For more detailed
advice visit
www.met.police.uk/crime
prevention or call the
Islington Police Crime
Prevention Office on
020 7421 0674.
400 fewer people have fallen
victim to burglary in Islington
this year.
Burglary rates in the borough
have fallen steadily over the
past five years, dropping 20%
since April 2008.
Islington Police provide
support to victims of burglary.
In some cases officers will
arrange the installation of
security cameras in and outside
victims’ homes.
Islington Police Borough
Commander, Bob Carr, said:
“Burglary continues to fall in
Islington and remains a priority
for us. Our dedicated officers
will continue to work with
crime and anti-social behaviour
in the community and tackle
the issues that matter to
residents.”
Islington Police Borough
Commander, Bob Carr
Driven to distraction
Around two distraction burglaries are reported in
Islington every week. Here’s how to make sure you’re
not the next victim.
Burglars will often tell you they are
from the water board, but they
might also say they work for the
council or other utilities companies.
Other techniques include
pretending to need help or asking
to use your phone or toilet. They
often work in pairs – so while
you are at the front door, an
accomplice could be sneaking in
the back.
When someone calls at your
home, remember:
, Put the door bar or chain on
the door.
, Don’t be fooled by officiallooking overalls or identity cards.
, Keep the numbers of your
utility companies handy. Call the
company to check their story.
Don’t use the number on the caller’s
ID card as it might be fake.
, If they say they want to run your
taps, switch off your water or check
your water pressure, and call the
water board. They can tell you if there
are any leaks or maintenance in your
area.
, Keep cash out of sight, and try not
to keep large amounts in your home
– burglars know all the hiding places.
, Bogus callers often say they need
help urgently or ask for a glass of
water. Only help if you have someone
else with you – and remember, if you
choose not to help, it is not rude or
unfriendly.
, Call 999 immediately if you are
suspicious – police would rather
be called to a false alarm than for
someone to be robbed.
Look out for
letterbox
burglaries!
Police recently found
one would-be burglar
with her hand stuck in
a letterbox. Burglars
try to reach through to
pick up keys that have
been left nearby, or to
try and reach the latch
to open the door.
IslingtonNow May 2009
Get online
security
savvy
One man recently received
a five-year prison sentence
for robbery after advertising
vehicles for sale on the Gumtree
website. When the potential
buyers contacted him he
arranged to meet them, robbing
them when they turned up.
Police were able to trace the
perpetrator by his mobile phone.
Be careful when arranging
to meet someone to make a
purchase – especially if you
are likely to be carrying a large
amount of cash.
Getting to know your Safer
Neighbourhoods Teams
There are 16 Safer Neighbourhoods Teams (SNTs)
in Islington – one for each ward. These are your
local community beat bobbies, who work with the
community to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.
Hot tips:
,If you have arranged to meet
someone from a website,
don’t go alone.
,Arrange to meet in a busy
place you are familiar with.
,Tell someone else who you
are meeting and where.
,If you don’t feel safe when
you arrive at the arranged
meeting place, leave.
The Caledonian SNT are dedicated
to keeping their ward safe
Islington shops
prosecuted for
illegal knife sales
Several Islington shops
have been ordered to
pay more than £6,000
after being prosecuted
by the council’s Trading
Standards team for
illegally selling knives to
young people. Trading
Standards officers,
supported by Islington
Police, carried out
test purchases in eight
shops in Islington last
July and found that
four sold knives to 15year-old volunteers,
despite the age limit
being 18. All have now
been prosecuted, with a
total of £6,450 in fines
and costs for shops and
owners.
Although these
fines send out a strong
message, the potential
seriousness of these
offences goes far beyond
money. A knife in the
wrong hands is deadly.
Most shops in Islington
are very good – in
December eight shops
were tested and all asked
for ID. We will prosecute
if shops sell knives to
youngsters, and we'll
keep working with police
to tackle knife crime and
keep weapons off the
streets.
If you suspect a
shop is selling knives
illegally, call the Trading
Standards team on
020 7527 4038.
Your local SNT will take part in
regular ward panel meetings
with the community. These
allow you to discuss your
concerns and decide where
your SNT should be focussing
their efforts. Their priorities
could range from stopping
people riding mopeds on the
pavements to burglary or drug
dealing.
Your SNT patrols regularly
in your area and has a local
contact number so you
can call them. Each team
usually consists of at least
one sergeant, two police
constables and three police
community support officers
(PCSOs). They are dedicated
to your local area, and will
work with the community,
identifying and tackling local
problems.
The teams are permanent,
not a ‘quick fix’ brought in to
respond to local changes in
crime and disorder. They work
with local communities, but
are an addition to London’s
other policing teams and
specialist units. To find out the
details of your own SNT or to
attend your local ward panel
meeting, go to www.met.
police.uk/islington.
Policing promise
The council is working with
Islington Police to make the
borough a safer place to live,
work and visit. However you feel
about the service you get from
local police, they want you to let
them know. Islington Police have
recently introduced their Policing
Pledge, which explains exactly
what you should expect from
your local force.
You can read the full
pledge on their website at
www.met.police.uk/islington.
If you think they are not
meeting their commitments,
let them know by leaving a
comment on the site or by
calling 020 7230 4737.
Someone will get back to
you within 24 hours.
Tell the police if you...
, are a victim of crime and
no one is telling you what’s
happening with your case
, don’t think they treated
you fairly and with respect
Islington Police are
looking to you for
feedback on how you
think they’re doing
, contacted your
community police Safer
Neighbourhoods team and
they didn’t get back to you
promptly
, are worried about antisocial behaviour and crime in
your area and never see your
local police team
, dialed 999 in an
emergency and had to wait
too long for the police to
answer, or for the police car
to arrive.
www.islington.gov.uk
LOCAL LIFE
2009 Civic Awards
Local heroes get the
recognition they deserve
Nine Islington residents and
three community groups have
been recognised for their
outstanding contribution to the
borough.
The Mayor’s Civic Awards
ceremony, held recently at
Islington Town Hall, was a
celebration of community pride.
Islington’s Mayor, Cllr Stefan
Kasprzyk, was on hand to
congratulate the winners and
thank them for their tireless
efforts to make our borough
a wonderful place to live. Here
are just three of the winners
who have made a difference.
2009 Mayor’s Civic Award.
Secretary of the Olden
The Olden Community
Community Garden Project,
Garden Project
Teresa Ahearne, said: “We’ve
A dedicated bunch of greenput an awful lot of work
fingered volunteers has
into the garden – not just
breathed life back into the
fundraising but a lot of physical
Olden Community Garden.
work too. We’re all delighted
The group worked tirelessly to
revive the open space and their that our work has been
efforts
were rewarded
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, Katerina Chrysostomou
Volunteers translation
services to Greek Cypriots.
, Matthew Humphreys
Chairman of the EC1 New
Deal for Communities Board.
Foster parent for almost 30
years and member of ‘voice
of the elderly’ band The
Zimmers.
, Nicky O’Connell
Former drug addict who
helps recovering addicts and
works with the Pilion Trust
to help homeless people.
Pay your council tax by direct debit and get £20 off,
plus the chance to win great prizes in our monthly draw
www.islington.gov.uk/directdebit
or call 020 7527 2633
It’s the really really easy way to pay
Reverend Ronald Frost
Reverend Ronald Frost has been
making a positive difference
to young boys’ lives for more
than two decades. Captain
of Islington’s Boys’ Brigade
for 25 years, Ronald has
helped generations of local
boys channel their energy in a
positive way. This support and
leadership landed him a 2009
Mayor’s Civic Award.
“It’s wonderful to be
recognised by the council,” said
Ronald. “I am very proud and
I think it’s a reflection on the
Boys’ Brigade itself.” As Captain,
Ronald is charged
with delivering a
balanced programme
of activities for
Islington’s Boys’
Brigade members.
And the other winners are:
, Dolores Murray
Don’t miss out
Robert Lock
The youngest winner was 18year-old Robert Lock, who has
been a community volunteer
since he was 14. “When I heard
I’d won I was really shocked
– but in a good way,” he says.
“I volunteer for EC1 New
Deal for Communities. They put
on lots of events to bring the
community together. I choose
the entertainment and sort out
fête stalls for the EC1 Festival.
In recent years, I’ve even done
some presenting on stage.
“My favourite part
is having a laugh with
people and seeing the
community brought
together. I like
seeing people having
fun and enjoying
themselves.”
, The Volunteer Walk
Team Leaders
A team of 16 members who
lead walks every week for
local people.
, Julie West
Volunteer with the youth
club at the Popham
Community Hall and the
Safer Neighbourhoods Team.
, The Neighbours of the
Blackstock Road Triangle
Residents of 122 households
who arrange street parties
and festivals, creating
a thriving, supportive
community.
, Tracey Willoughby
Representative of the
Elthorne Housing Panel,
Islington Parents’ Forum,
Ashmount School Parent/
Teacher Association and
the Anti-Bullying Board for
Islington.
, Ngoma Bishop
Secretary of the New
Orleans Tenants and
Residents Association,
founded the New Orleans
Griffins Community
Football Club.
Boom and bust
This bust of Russian Leader Vladimir Lenin was given
to the people of Finsbury by the Russian Embassy
in London. Years later, when on display in Finsbury
Town Hall, it was defaced by the National Front who
threw buckets of red paint over it. To stop any further
damage, it was taken off display and donated to
Islington Museum.
Why not pop in and see if you can find a trace
of red paint? While you’re there, you could also
explore some of Islington’s other hidden treasures.
The museum is open Monday to Saturday (except
Wednesdays), 10am-5pm.
www.islington.gov.uk/directdebit
This bust of Vladimir Lenin is on display at Islington Museum. The
Russian leader once lived in Clerkenwell.
100
miles is the radius around
London from which fresh
produce for Islington’s
Farmers Market is selected
2007
Markets thriving
despite downturn
Shopping habits have changed enormously over the past few years, but
markets continue to play a vital part in community life.
They add vibrancy and choice
while complementing the
already great retail service
that Islington’s shops offer.
Plus, shopping at the
borough’s markets is great for
the local economy.
Islington has some
excellent markets. Chapel
Market at the Angel, open
Tuesday to Sunday, is the
largest with around 100 stalls
selling everything from food,
clothes and music to shoes,
jewellery and accessories.
Meanwhile, the oldest market
in the borough is at
Whitecross Street near Old
Street. The general market
runs from Monday to Friday,
while fantastic specialist food
stalls, where you can eat your
way round the globe, run
every Thursday and Friday.
DIRECT DEBIT PRIZE DRAW
Happy snapper
Sheila wins the
direct debit draw
Long-time Islington resident,
Sheila Cole, signed up to pay
her council tax by direct debit
a few years ago, because:
“It’s convenient and means
I don’t have to worry about
remembering to pay my bill.”
And, after our recent draw,
paying by direct debit also
means she’s the happy
owner of an iPod
and digital camera.
The technology
package is the latest in a great
range of prizes, including
shopping vouchers, a trip to
Paris and £1,000 cash.
Residents who’d like to
sign up to direct debit and be
included in the draw can find
more information at www.
islington.gov.uk/directdebit or
by calling 020 7527 2633.
Islington resident
Sheila Cole celebrates
IslingtonNow May 2009
is the year Islington-based band
The Zimmers hit the charts with
their version of The Who’s ‘My
Generation’.
Archway market runs on
Thursdays and Saturdays,
selling great fresh produce,
books and more. Exmouth
market has a fantastic range
of food, clothes, jewellery
and books and is open
Monday to Saturday.
Between them, our street
markets have been serving
local people for over 350
years and we hope they’ll
carry on surviving the
economic gloom.
By continuing to support
them, you’re doing your bit to
make sure they go on
providing great choice and
value for the next 350 years!
Islington’s market trader of
the year, Jeff Heller, hosts a
stall at Chapel Market and is
staying upbeat despite the
recession.
“We’re in such a good
location here, with the N1
Centre, cinema, shops and
bars,” he says. “And when the
sun comes out people prefer
to shop outdoors. I’m looking
forward to a great summer.”
Islington is home to
world’s best barista
Tucked away in Whitecross
Street is one of Islington’s
hidden secrets – the world’s
best coffees from just 60p
for an espresso.
Gwilym Davies (pictured),
42, was recently named
the world’s best
barista (expert
coffee maker) at
the global finals in
Atlanta, USA.
Only the
queues outside his
Whitecross Street
stall – which has
no branding and not even a
name – give a clue about his
excellent coffee.
Mr Davies has been
trading at the market for
a year and likes the busy
atmosphere of locals,
students, professionals and
City workers who stop by on
their way to work.
Ceremony of the month
Solve your
personal
history
mystery!
If you’re a fan of BBC TV’s
‘Who do you think you are?’
series, you’re in for a treat!
The entire burial records
from Hampstead and Trent
Park Cemeteries have been
put online to help people
trace their family history.
More than 70,000
entries, dating back to 1876,
can be accessed in the joint
project from Islington and
Camden Cemetery Services
and Deceased Online.
Look up your
lineage at www.
deceasedonline.com.
Richard and Andre toast their union at the Town Hall
Canonbury couple celebrate
a day to remember
When Canonbury residents Richard Frampton and Andre Viana
decided to tie the knot, Islington Town Hall was the natural
choice of venue – and they weren’t disappointed.
“It was fantastic, and the registrar was great. Many of our
guests commented on how calming and smiley he was,” said
Richard. “But the best thing about the day was having all the
important people in our lives together – well, that and the lovely
lunch afterwards!”
www.islington.gov.uk
10
IN FOCUS
On the
committee
Making sure the council is doing the best possible job for local
residents is of paramount importance, so independent committee
members have been put in place to oversee the work we do. They
ensure our services are not only up to scratch but also constantly
evolving and improving, and that our standards are consistently high.
Here is a little more information on how they work.
The Standards Committee
There are 48 councillors at Islington Council;
three for each ward in the borough. The
Standards Committee is here to make sure they
are working to a strict code of conduct and
acting in an appropriate manner at all times.
The committee is made up of five independent
members and two elected ones. Alison Vydulinska
is one of the independent members, and as a
lawyer of ten years’ standing she is well-placed to
keep an eye on what’s happening in the council.
“We mainly deal with complaints – both from
residents and other councillors, but there is a
proactive side to the committee too,” she says.
“We look at general complaint statistics from
across the organisation to identify problems in a
given service area, for example. And we observe
the way the council responds to things like
tribunals and claims.
“Our other main role is to promote and
monitor high standards of ethics and behaviour
within the council,” continues Alison. “Having
independent people overseeing the authority
is great as it means high standards have to be
maintained. Hopefully, our presence also helps to
promote confidence in democracy.”
The committee makes sure all councillors
are serving the best interests of their residents
– rather than their own. “This means that if
a councillor’s neighbour has put in a planning
permission application, we make sure it is dealt
with by someone entirely different to ensure
there is no bias,” says Alison. “In fact, that’s what
the Standards Committee is really all about
– making sure everyone gets a fair deal.”
Lawyer Alison
Vydulinska is on the
council’s Standards
Committee, where shets
responds to complain ur
and oversees behavio
The Audit Committee
Islington Council is a large organisation with
many departments, and it’s important for them
all to work together efficiently. To make sure
this is happening, an Audit Committee has been
appointed to oversee the finances of the entire
council. Made up of four elected members and
two independent members, the committee’s job
is to make sure the council is running smoothly
and offering residents excellent value for money.
One of the Audit Committee’s independent
members, Mark Robson, has spent 14 years at
the Bank of England and been a Governor of City
University for the past seven years. He‘s been
part of the Audit Committee since it was formed
six months ago.
“It’s really about asking questions – like
‘how could we do this better?’” he says. “We’re
constantly looking at ways the council can
improve; by coming up with completely new
ideas, comparing what we do with other local
authorities and businesses, or simply building on
what we’re already doing well. We also keep an
eye on existing systems to make sure they are
working well and that money is accounted for
and being wisely spent.”
Combat the credit crunch
Did you know there are a number of affordable housing options
available to people in Islington? Ownhome is a brand new scheme designed
to give you a helping hand onto the property ladder by arranging funding for
up to 100% of the value of your home.
To find out more, visit www.islington.gov.uk/housing and click on
‘Housing Development’.
Mark Robson is one of the Audit Committee’s independent members
and has been working with the council for the past six months
IslingtonNow May 2009
11
European
Parliamentary
Elections
Elections to the European Parliament are
held every five years and the next one is on
Thursday 4 June 2009. Islington, together
with all other London boroughs, is part of the
London Region for the European Parliament,
which will elect eight Members of the
European Parliament (MEPs).
How can I vote?
To vote at these elections you must be 18 or over and be
a British, Irish or Commonwealth citizen. If you are already
registered to vote in elections, you will be eligible to have
your say, or you can go to our website to download a
registration form. If you are a citizen of another European
Union country, you can vote at the elections in Islington
but you will need to complete an additional form called a
European Elector Application (UC1) Form and return it to
Electoral Services by Tuesday 19 May. Visit www.islington.
gov.uk/voting for more information.
Why should I vote?
The European Parliament has a big influence on the lives of EU
citizens, whether you realise it or not. Most laws passed by
national parliaments are drafted in response to European laws.
When European legislation is debated, amended and either rejected
or approved, the MEPs are there to represent you, the citizen.
You can find out more at www.europarl.org.uk
or www.electoral commission.org.uk
Making the
most of
your councillor
Have you ever wondered what elected councillors actually do?
Here, we explain the impact they make on local life – and how
yours could help you.
Councillors make decisions on
council policy and spending. They
are the people who know what’s
going on in your local area.
The borough of Islington is
split into 16 wards, with three
councillors – who are elected
every four years by local people
– representing each one.
You can talk to your local
councillor about any issues you
have with council services, and
they can take up your case
themselves or point you in the
right direction to get more
advice. As a community leader,
they can put forward proposals
to improve the ward they
represent, which may include
bringing together different
community groups to develop
a case for change. Councillors
also represent the council on
various outside bodies, such as
charities, local companies and
school governing bodies.
How are council decisions made?
All councillors meet at Full Council Meetings, where they
make decisions about major council policies and set the
annual budget. These meetings are open to the public and
you can now watch them from your home, office, library
or any computer with an internet connection. The council
is running a pilot project to broadcast meetings of the Full
Council and Executive for a trial period until June 2009 and
we would like to know what you think.
To find out more and get involved go to
www.islington.gov.uk/webcasts. Plus, you can
keep up to date with decisions made at meetings
by registering for email alerts at www.islington.gov.uk/
democracy/emailnotification
A carer is someone, who, without payment, provides help
and support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour,
who could not manage without their help because of illness or
disability.
We estimate that there are up to 20,000 carers in
Islington or looking after people who live in the borough.
We are currently reviewing our services to carers to make
sure they continue to meet your needs and we want to hear
from you.
For more information visit www.islington.gov.uk/
Health/carers or to make comments and suggestions, email
carers@islington.gov.uk or call 020 7527 8154.
You can meet any of
your ward councillors in
person at one of their
regular surgeries, write to
them at Islington Town Hall,
send them an email or phone
them. For councillors’ contact
details and to find out when
they hold their surgeries, call
020 7527 2000. Or you can
go to www.islington.gov.uk/
councillors, where you can
also see a map of the wards.
The mayoral role
The Mayor chairs Full
Council Meetings and
has a specific role to
play as the council
representative at many
civic and ceremonial
events. Each May, a new
councillor takes on this
role. We will announce
the new Mayor for
2009/10 in the next
issue of IslingtonNow.
www.islington.gov.uk
12
young islington
Young artists
brighten up
Archway
A colourful mural of Archway life created by young people has been unveiled
on the wall of a popular local pub.
The mural, by Archway’s young people, provides a vibrant
snapshot of local life
All Shades of
Grey film goes
international
A documentary made by
young refugees and asylum
seekers in Islington has
been selected to show at
prestigious film festivals
this year, in Germany and
the USA.
The hard hitting film,
‘All Shades of Grey’, was
made by young people
involved in Listen Up’s
Young Muslim Voices
project, which is part of
the council’s Children’s
Services department.
Maria and Tsehay,
two girls involved in the
project, talk about their
journey from Ethiopia and
Eritrea, and describe their
experiences of being a
refugee in Islington.
The giant painted scene on The
Hideaway in Junction Road,
N19, includes local landmarks
such as Archway Tower,
Archway Bridge, and bustling
streets. It was designed and
made by local young people
who worked with artist Fiona
Edwards during February halfterm, in a project organised by
the council.
The creation colourfully
depicts the hundreds of
diverse projects – from arts
to training – the council runs
with young people each year.
Tom Allerton, of The
Hideaway, which stands at
the entrance to the Tremlett
Grove Estate, said: “I’m really
pleased with the results and
glad that so many of the kids
wanted to get involved. I think
the mural will help bring the
community together, as well
as adding a splash of colour to
the area. ”
The mural is part of a
wider programme of work by
Islington Council to put some
spring sparkle into Archway,
including intensive cleaning
and a crackdown on dog mess.
Inspection result inspires confidence
Ofsted inspectors have
given the New North
Children’s Centre in
Canonbury a “good” rating
in its first inspection
report. The children’s
centre, which opened
last year, also has
“outstanding” features
in leadership, partnership
with parents, and children’s
learning and development,
according to the report.
Children are given
enjoyable learning activities
that are “tailored to their
needs and interests”.
The New North Children’s Centre
in Canonbury has received a
glowing report by inspectors
The centre is “very well
led and managed” and
its team of experienced
and qualified staff ensure
that it “operates safely,
efficiently and in the
interests of parents and
children”.
New North is one of
Islington’s network of
16 new and refurbished
children’s centres. The
centres provide care and
education for under-fives,
along with a wide range of
services for families such
as breast-feeding support,
English as a second
language classes and help
with benefits, training and
getting back in to work.
For more information,
visit www.islington.gov.
uk/education and click on
‘Children’s Centres’.
Your chance to win an iPod Touch
Want to win an iPod Touch?
Just tell us what you think
your school could be like in
five years’ time!
If you’re 16 or under
we’d like your ideas
about how your school
could be improved to
make it a more exciting
place in the future. Give
us your suggestions in
no more than 500 words for
the chance to win a brand
new iPod Touch to listen
to your favourite
music, watch videos
and play games.
When answering the
question, you might
like to think about how
the school would look
and what pupils
could do there. You could
also consider extra things like
eco-friendly features.
Email your answers
– along with your name,
age, address, telephone
number and your school
– to schoolsforthefuture@
islington.gov.uk. Put
‘BSF competition’ in the
subject section of your
email. Alternatively, you
can write to us at: BSF
competition Spring 2009,
BSF Team, Third Floor, 7
Newington Barrow Way,
London N7 7EP. The
closing date for entries is
Friday 15 May. The winner
will be chosen and notified
within one week of the
closing date.
IslingtonNow May 2009
Lifestyle
Off to a flying start
Islington’s Career Start scheme
recently held its annual
celebration, an event that
recognises the achievements
of care leavers who have taken
part in the last year. Career
Start provides access to jobs
and work experience as well
as advice on interviewing
techniques and filling in
application forms. Since it
began four years ago, 53 young
people have secured temporary
and permanent jobs through
the scheme. Of those, 23 are
currently in employment.
Making the transition from
education or training into
employment can be tough for
any young person, but for those
who have been in care it can be
even more challenging.
Debora Tesfu, 22, helped
organise this year’s event and
has been involved with Career
Start since 2007. She has
benefited from the scheme in a
number of ways.
Event organisers Debora Tesfu and
Kaveh Rahimi have benefited from
the Career Start scheme and are
keen to help others make the most
of it too
“I’ve had a few jobs, giving
me a lot of work experience
on my CV,” she says. “I can
also manage my time better
and have presented in front of
hundreds of people.”
Almost 30 young people
attended the event, which
Combat the credit crunch
If you have been affected by the economic downturn and find yourself
getting into debt or being unable to manage your existing debt, we can
help. To find out how, visit www.islington.gov.uk/moneyadvice and
click on ‘Debt’.
showcased a moving art project
that Career Start’s young
people took part in. Through
painting, photography and
poetry, young people expressed
their hopes, ambitions and
personal journeys.
“Many of us don’t have
families, so don’t get the
opportunities other young
people do,” continues Debora.
“Gaining confidence can be
difficult too. Career Start really
builds your confidence.”
Career Start Manager, Nikki
Ralph, said: “The two young
people who organised and
hosted the event spoke of their
personal successes through
the scheme, inspiring and
motivating other young people
and managers.
“It was also great to see so
many employers at the event
showing their support. I hope
even more employers support
Career Start over the coming
year.”
If you are a young care
leaver who would like
to get involved, or an
employer keen to support
the scheme, call Nikki Ralph
on 020 7527 1820 or
visit www.islington.gov.uk/
education and click on
’14-19 Partnership’.
Volunteers to advise on energy
The council recently teamed
up with Islington Timebank – a
community-based network of
volunteers – to train 12 local
residents to become volunteer
domestic energy advisers.
The partnership saw
unemployed or parttime employed residents
undertake a four-day training
programme, leading to a
City & Guilds accredited
qualification.
The course has equipped
the volunteers with the
skills and knowledge to help
residents become more
energy efficient. By saving
energy in the home, we
can all reduce our bills
and cut the size of our
carbon footprint at the same
time.
For advice on energy
efficiency in the home,
call Islington’s Green
Living Centre on 0800
953 1221 or email
energy.advice@islington.
gov.uk
Islington’s newly-trained
volunteer domestic energy
advisers
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Local residents make the most
of the Packington Families
Project, which aims to support
residents in Packington
Square
The new
Packington
Project
From careers advice to
‘stay-and-play’ sessions,
the Packington Families
Project is a one-stop shop
for residents living on the
Packington estate.
Funded by Islington
Strategic Partnership, the
project was launched in
January and brings a range
of services directly to the
estate, including help and
advice on housing, health,
benefits, parenting and much
more.
Families can drop in to
weekly surgeries or access
the project through someone
they already know, like their
housing officer or a teacher
at their child’s school.
Packington Square
Partnership Manager,
Cassandra Favager, said:
“One of the things residents
tell us is that it’s not always
easy to find the information
they want.
“The idea of this project
is that families will be able
to talk to one person, who
will then work with the
whole family to identify what
services might benefit them.
“It could be anything from
supporting parents bringing
up teenagers to helping a
family claim all the benefits
they’re entitled to. All the
services are completely free
of charge.”
If you live in or near
Packington Square
and you’d like to find out
how the project could
help you, call 0845 600
1055 or drop in to the
Packington Square Housing
Office.
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John Parry and
Chamber Orchestra,
Soy un Caballo and This
is the Kit
In this all-star concert,
Johnny Parry releases his
new album ‘More Love and
Death’ and Soy Un Caballo
and This Is The Kit launch
their 7” double-sided
single.
Where: Union Chapel,
Compton Terrace, N1 2UN
When: 9 May, 7.30pm
out and about
How much: £8 advance
plus booking fee. For
more information,
call 020 7226 1686
www.unionchapel.org.uk
Nico Muhly and Guests
with Kammer Klang
String Quartet
Nico Muhly attended
Columbia University and
the Juilliard School, where
he studied composition
under Christopher Rouse
and John Corigliano.
Before graduating from
college, Muhly began
working for Philip Glass,
conducting and making
demos for his film scores.
Since then, Muhly’s works
have been premiered by
the Chicago Symphony,
the Juilliard Orchestra,
New York’s Saint Thomas
Church Choir, and the Paris
Opera, among others,
and he has written film
scores for ‘Choking Man’,
‘Joshua’ and the Academy
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Mambo, jazz, bolero, son,
cha-cha-cha, rumba and
salsa all come alive in a
dazzling dance display
of Cuban passion that is
guaranteed to get heads
nodding and feet tapping. Set
to live Cuban music courtesy
of Cuba’s well-known son
band Turquino, Havana
Rakatan is a captivating
journey through the dance
and music of a truly unique
country.
Where: Peacock Theatre
Portugal Street, Holborn,
WC2A 2HT
When: 5-23 May.
How much: £15-£40,
half-price tickets for under
16s (max two children per
one adult). Groups of more
than eight receive a discount
of 20% on stall seats for
most performances. For
more information, call 0844
412 4322 or visit www.
sadlerswells.com
Award nominated film
‘The Reader’. He is also a
skilled performer, arranger,
and conductor to such
musicians as Björk, Rufus
Wainwright and Antony of
Antony and the Johnsons.
Where: Union Chapel,
Compton Terrace, N1 2UN
When: 9 May, 7.30pm
How much: £10 advance
plus booking fee. For more
information, call 020 7226
1686 www.unionchapel.
org.uk
Rambert Dance
Company
The chequer-board
stage of Itzik Galili’s A
Linha Curva is filled with
rhythmic pulses and sexual
tension. With irresistible
samba inspired lines and
curves, Itzik Galili blends
Brazilian capoeira and
contemporary dance
techniques. This new
version for Rambert by one
of Israel’s most talented
choreographers features
a live on-stage percussion
band and large cast. A
third work ‘Scribblings’,
choreographed by Doug
Varone, completes this
vibrant programme.
Where: Sadler’s Wells
Theatre, Rosebery Avenue,
EC1R 4TN
When: 12-16 May
How much: £10-£38. For
more information, call 0844
412 4300 or visit
www.sadlerswells.com
When the rain stops
falling
An epic play spanning
four generations and two
continents, ‘When The
Rain Stops Falling’ moves
from the claustrophobia
of a 1950s London flat to
the windswept coast of
southern Australia and into
the heart of the Australian
desert.
Where: Almedia Theatre,
Almedia Street, N1 1TA
When: 14 May-4 July
How much: £10-£40. For
more information, call
020 7359 4404 or visit
www.almeida.co.uk
Northern Ballet Theatre
- Romeo and Juliet
This classic adaptation
of Shakespeare’s most
famous tragedy, ‘Romeo
and Juliet’, is both
passionate and dramatic
– dance theatre at its
most intense. With set and
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Handa’s Hen
Based on the book by
Eileen Browne, this
beautiful show features
55 stunning puppets all
newly created by hand
for this production.
Where: Little Angel
Theatre, 14 Dagmar
Passage, N1 2DN
When: 25 April-5 July
How much: £5-£8. For
more information, call
020 7226 1787 or visit
www.littleangeltheatre.
com
costumes by the awardwinning Lez Brotherston,
stunning classical dancing
and Prokofiev’s moving
score, this critically
acclaimed production is an
unforgettable theatrical
experience.
Where: Sadler’s Wells
Theatre, Rosebery Avenue,
EC1R 4TN
When: 19-23 May
How much: £10-£40. For
more information, call 0844
412 4300 or visit www.
sadlerswells.com
I Love You Bro
‘I love you Bro’ premiered
at the 2007 Melbourne
Fringe and wowed
audiences in Edinburgh
in 2008. Now, fresh
from seasons at the
Malthouse Theatre and
the Famous Spiegeltent,
Three to a Room makes a
triumphant return to the
UK with this transfixing
original work.
Where: Pleasance,
Carpenters Mews, North
Road, N7 9EF
When: 19-24 May
How much: £7.50-£10.
Free tickets for people
under-26. For more
information, call 020 7609
1800 or visit
www.pleasance.co.uk
Historical and
Archaeological Strolls
Discover fascinating facts
about Islington while you stroll
along the borough’s streets.
Where: Meet outside Mildmay
Library, 21-23 Mildmay
Park N1 4NA (8 May).
Meet outside West Library,
Bridgeman Road N1 1BD (15
May). Meet outside Islington
Museum, 245 St. John Street,
EC1V 4NB (29 May)
When: 8 May, 15 May and 29
May, 11am-12noon
How much: Free. For more
information, call 020 7527
2626 or visit
www.islington.gov.uk/sports and
click on ‘Walking Programmes’.
Adult Learners’ Week
If you are over 19 and
unemployed or on benefits,
Islington’s Adult Community
Learning Service can help
you. At this event during
Adult Learners’ Week, you’ll
find ways to improve your
computer, English and maths
Singer Barb Jungr will
perform a range of songs
Barb Jungr Fundraising Concert
Acclaimed singer Barb Jungr is generously performing
a range of her favourite songs, from both old and new
collections, to raise funds for the Little Angel Theatre.
Barb is renowned for her unique vocal style, approach
to arrangements and interpretation of songs. Every year
Little Angel must raise around £250,000 to keep its
doors open and its puppets working.
Where: Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage, N1 2DN
When: 17 May, 7pm.
How much: £25. Proceeds go towards developing new
productions at the theatre. For more information, call
020 7359 8581 or visit www.littleangeltheatre.com
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Clerkenwell: Change and
Continuity exhibition
As one of the earliest
suburbs of the City of
London, Clerkenwell is an
area steeped in history and
shaped by continual change
over many centuries. This
exhibition highlights some
of its rich heritage – the
streets and buildings, and
the stories behind them
that link the present to
the past. This exhibition
celebrates the recent launch
of the Survey of London’s
newly published volumes on
the history of Clerkenwell
and is sponsored by BDP
Architects.
Where: Islington Museum,
245 St John Street
EC1V 4NB
When: 12 May-7 June
For more information, call
020 7527 2837 or visit
www.islington.gov.uk/
leisure/artsandentertainment
skills, as well as how to build
your confidence.
Where: N1 Centre, 21 Parkfield
Street, N1 0PS
When: 14 May, 10.30am2.30pm
How much: Free. For more
information, call 020 7527
5782
Free story workshop
for dads
Dads and their children aged 3-5
are invited to free storytelling
workshops this month.
The What’s the Story Dad?
workshops will see storyteller
Paul Lyalls offering ideas about
reading and enjoying books.
Where: Central Library, 2
Fieldway Crescent, N5 1PF and
West Library, Bridgeman Road,
N1 1DB
When: Saturday 16 May,
10am-12noon at Central Library
and 2pm-4pm at West Library
How much: Free. To book, or
find out more, contact Geoff
James on geoff.james@slington.
gov.uk or 020 7527 6997.
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SustainableCommunities
Act: Islington is in!
Have you ever had a really
good idea about how to
improve Islington? But then
found it can’t happen because
of Government rules and
regulations, or because we
don’t have the necessary
powers at a local level?
The new Sustainable
Communities Act provides
an opportunity to make
those ideas a reality. Islington
Council has opted into the Act
and will now be developing
proposals to put forward to
the Government.
Let us know if you have
ideas that would contribute
to the environment or the
economic or social wellbeing
of the area. Ideas need to be
about things we do not have
local powers to do and need
central government action.
For more information
and to submit an
idea, visit
www.islington.gov.uk/
sustainablecommunities or
contact 020 7527 2000 or
sca@islington.gov.uk
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Combat the credit crunch
The Ditch ‘n’ Switch clothes swapping party is back! If you want
to exchange some of the clothes you rarely wear for something a little
more your style without spending a penny, this is the event for you.
Head to Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent, N5 1PF on Friday 15
May at 6.30pm to join in the fun.
Deaf? Make your
views heard
If you are Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing, the annual Hands
Up! Catch Up! event is your chance to share your views about
local health and social services. The event will be held at
Islington Town Hall on Wednesday 20 May.
There will be health, housing and customer access surgeries
between 4pm and 6pm. You will need to book an appointment
to attend.
Between 6pm and 9pm, anyone can join us to discuss local
council, NHS and voluntary services and tell us how we can make
services better for you.
To book your place or an appointment at a
surgery, contact Linda Thomas by emailing
linda.thomas@islington.gov.uk, texting 07816 820759
or using the minicom service on 020 7527 1900.
St Mark’s Church will spend
the funding working with
the area’s young people
People
power
Finsbury Park has won
an extra £28,000 of
funding for young people
in the first Islington
Council People’s Project.
The area’s residents
were asked to choose
one of three worthy
causes to receive the
money, to be spent on
improving community
safety.
The winning project –
with 74 of the 136 votes
cast – was Islington
Somali Community and
St Mark’s Church. They
will spend the money
working with young
people on local estates,
running activities and
trips and tackling antisocial behaviour.
Also in the running
for the cash were The
Whittaker Centre and
the Pilion Trust, which
both work with local
street drinkers, and
CASA Family Service,
which works with
families affected by drug
and alcohol use.
It was the first vote
of its kind to be held
in Islington, and similar
votes will now be held to
help residents in other
parts of the borough
choose how they want
money to be spent.
NOTICEBOARD
COUNCIL MEETINGS
Overview Committee
Meeting
Islington Town Hall, Upper
Street, N1 2UD
12 May, 7:30pm
Council Meeting
Islington Town Hall, Upper
Street, N1 2UD
14 May, 7:30pm
East Area Committee
Meeting
Location to be confirmed
18 May, 7:30pm
Licensing Committee
Meeting
Islington Town Hall, Upper
Street, N1 2UD
18 May, 10:00am
Licensing Sub-Committee A
Meeting
Islington Town Hall, Upper
Street, N1 2UD
18 May, 10:00am
West Area Committee
Meeting
Laycock PDC, Laycock Street,
London, N1 1TH
18 May, 7:30pm
East Area Committee
Meeting
Location to be confirmed
18 May, 7:30pm
North Area Committee
Meeting
Location to be confirmed
19 May, 7:30pm
South Area Committee
Meeting
Location to be confirmed
19 May, 7:30pm
Executive Meeting
Islington Town Hall, Upper
Street, N1 2UD
21 May, 7:30pm
For more information,
call Jakki Crowder on
020 7527 3251,
email jakki.crowder@
islington.gov.uk or visit
www.islington.gov.uk/
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PUBLIC NOTICES
MAY 2009
Road Closures
Road Traffic Regulation Act
1984 Section 14(1) and 16A:
Proposed and Made Notices
We, the London Borough Of
Islington, are giving notice
that we intend to make the
following orders to enable
works and special events
to be carried out on the
highway.
Proposed road
closures
Albemarle Way
New Water Main Supply
Effect: (a) prohibit vehicular
traffic on Albemarle Way at
its junction with St. John’s
Square;
(b) suspend the “No Entry” at
Albemarle Way at its junction
with St. John Street; and
(c) suspend the “One Way”
working in Albemarle Way for
access/egress only
Diversion Route: via
Clerkenwell Road and St.
John Street
Dates: (a) phase 1: from
9 May 2009 until 10 May
2009;
(b) phase 2: from 16 May
2009 until 17 May 2009;
and
(c) phase 3: from 23 May
2009 until 24 May 2009
Caledonian Road
Carriageway Resurfacing
Effect: (a) prohibit vehicular
traffic on Caledonian
Road outside 292 to 268
Caledonian Road;
(b) prohibit vehicular traffic
on Bingfield Street at its
junction with Caledonian
Road;
(c) prohibit vehicular traffic
on Stanmore Street at its
junction with Caledonian
Road; and
(d) prohibit vehicular traffic
on Richmond Avenue at its
junction with Caledonian
Road.
Diversion Route: (a)
Bingfield Street : eastbound
via Carnoustie Drive, Kember
Street, Caledonian Road to
Bingfield Road. westbound
via Caledonian Road, Kember
Street, Carnoustie Drive to
Bingfield Street;
(b) Stanmore Street: Cul de
sac no diversion required;and
(c) Richmond Avenue
westbound via
Hemmingford Road, Offord
Road,Caledonian Road to
Richmond Avenue
Dates: from 7.30am on 16
May 2009 until 4.00pm on 7
June 2009 for one day only
Caledonian Road (Phase 5)
Carriageway Resurfacing
Effect: (a) prohibit vehicular
traffic on Caledonian
Road outside 268 to 240
Caledonian Road;
(b) prohibit vehicular traffic
on Twyford Street at its
junction with Caledonian
Road; and
Diversion Route: (a)
Twyford Street : eastbound
via Bemerton Street,
Bingfield Street,Caledonian
Road to Twyford Street; and
(b) Twyford Street:
westbound via Caledonian
Road, Bingfield Street,
Bemerton Street to Twyford
Street
Dates: from 7.30am on 23
May 2009 until 4.00pm on
14 June 2009 for weekends
only
Caledonian Road
Carriageway Resurfacing
Effect: (a) prohibit vehicular
traffic on Caledonian
Road outside 240 to 162
Caledonian Road; and
(a) prohibit vehicular traffic
on eastside Copenhagen
Street at its junction with
Caledonian Road
Diversion Route: (a) Copenhagen Street :
eastbound via Caledonian
Road, Offord Road,
Hemingford Road to
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traffic on Hugo Road to allow
for the procession of the
Street Party and access to
this event by members of the
public
Copenhagen Street; and
(b) Copenhagen Street:
westbound via Hemingford
Road, Richmond Avenue,
Caledonian Road to
Copenhagen Street
Diversion Route: (a)
northbound traffic via
Corinne Road and Celia Road:
(b) southbound traffic via
Brecknock Road and Corinne
Road
Dates:from 7.30am on 30
May 2009 until 4.00pm on
14 June 2009 for weekends
only
Dates: from 10am to 10pm
on 20 June 2009
Caledonian Road
Carriageway Resurfacing
Effect: (a) prohibit vehicular
traffic on Caledonian
Road outside 240 to 162
Caledonian Road; and
(b) prohibit vehicular traffic
on westside Copenhagen
Street at its junction with
Caledonian Road
Diversion Route: (a)
Westside Copenhagen
Street: eastbound via
York Way, Brewery Road,
Caledonian Road to
Copenhagen Street; and
(b) Westside Copenhagen
Street: westbound via
Caledonian Road, Brewery
Road, York Way to
Copenhagen Street
Dates:from 7.30am on 7
June 2009 until 4.00pm on
21 June 2009 for weekends
only
Halton Road
Water Main Repair
Effect: prohibit vehicular
traffic on Halton Road from
Canonbury Road. However,
access to premises on Halton
Road will be maintained
Diversion Route: (a)
northbound traffic via Braes
Street; and
(b) southbound traffic via
Braes Street
Dates:(a) 7 May 2009 until
8 May 2009; and
(b) 14 May 2009 until 15
May 2009
Hugo Road
Special Events
Effect:prohibit vehicular
Killick Street
Crane Operations
Effect:(a) prohibit vehicular
traffic on Killick Street
between its junction with
Collier Street and its junction
with Pentonville Road; and
(b) Introduce a point of “No
Entry” into Killick Street from
Pentonville Road
Diversion Route: (a)
northbound traffic via
Northdown Street and Collier
Street; and
(b) southbound traffic via
Collier Street, Northdown
Street and Pentonville Road
Dates:(a) phase 1: 6 May
2009 for one day only; and
(b) phase 2: 13 May 2009
for one day only
Lever Street
New Gas Main Installation
Effect: (a) prohibit vehicular
traffic on Lever Street
between its junction with
Mora Street and its junction
with Bath Street;
(b) suspend “One Way”
working in Lever Street its
junction with Bath Street and
its junction with Mora Street
for access and egress only;
and
(c) suspend “No Entry” at
Lever Street by Bath Street
for access
DiversionRoute: via
Ironmonger Row, Dingley
Road and City Road
Dates: from 6 May 2009
until 29 May 2009
Northburgh Street
New Water Supply
Effect:prohibit vehicular
traffic on Northburgh Street
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PUBLIC NOTICES
CONTACT ISLINGTON
Contact Islington is the council’s telephone and customer
service centre based on the ground floor of 222 Upper
Street, N1. Contact Islington can help you with a range of
services including housing advice and environmental queries.
The service centre is open from 8am to 6pm Monday
to Friday (8.30am to 6pm on Wednesday only) for your
face-to-face service needs. It also opens every fourth
Saturday of the month, from 9am to 1pm (third Saturday
if coinciding with Bank Holiday weekends). Phonelines are
open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to
6pm every Saturday.
Phone: 020 7527 2000
Email: contact@islington.gov.uk
Minicom: 020 7527 1900
Fax: 020 7527 5001
Other useful contact numbers
HFI Direct (repairs)
0800 694 3344 (minicom 0800 073 0536)
repairs@homesforislington.org.uk
Partners (street properties repairs)
0800 587 3595 (Out of hours 0800 195 5255)
allfirstpoint@downland.org.uk
Report a Repair at www.partnersislington.net
Islington Police
020 7704 1212
Report non-emergencies at www.online.police.uk
NHSDirect
0845 46 47
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Local leisure centres
Archway Leisure Centre
020 7281 4105
Cally Pool
020 7278 1890
Finsbury Leisure Centre
020 7253 2346
Highbury Pool
020 7704 2312
Ironmonger Row Baths
020 7253 4011
Islington Tennis Centre
020 7700 1370
Sobell Leisure Centre
020 7609 2166
www.aquaterra.org
Contact your local councillor
between Berry Street and
Great Sutton street
Diversion Route: (a)
southbound traffic via Berry
Street and Great Sutton
Street;
(b) sorthbound traffic via St.
John Street, Compton Street,
Goswell Road and Northburgh
Street
Dates:(a) phase 1: from
9 May 2009 until 10 May
2009;
(b) phase 2: from 16 May
2009 until 17 May 2009;
and
(c) phase 3: from 23 May
2009 until 24 May 2009
Woodbridge Street
Water Main Repairs
Effect:prohibit vehicular
traffic on Woodbridge Street
outside No. 14
Diversion Route: via
Sekforde Street, St. John
Street and Skinner Street
Dates: (a) phase 1: from
20 May 2009 until 21 May
2009; and
(b) phase 2: from 27 May
2009 until 28 May 2009
Worship Street
Crane Operation
Effect: prohibit vehicular
traffic on Worship Street
outside nos. 28 and 30
Worship Street
Diversion Route: (a)
eastbound via Tabernacle
Street, Epworth Street and
Paul Street; and
(b) westbound via Paul
Street, Leonard Street and
City Road
Islington has 48 councillors. Councillors make decisions on
council policy and spending. They are the people who know
what’s going on in your local area, and are there for you
to talk to about any problems you may have with council
services. They can take up your case themselves or point
you in the right direction to get more advice.
Dates: (a) phase 1: 23 May
2009 for one day only;
(b) phase 2: 30 May 2009
for one day only; and
(c) phase 3: 6 June 2009 for
one day only
You can meet any of your ward councillors in person at one
of their regular surgeries, write to them at the Town Hall,
email or telephone them.
Confirmed road
closures
For councillors’ contact details, to find out when they
hold surgeries, and for details of your local Member of
Parliament, Member of European Parliament and Greater
London Authority representative, please call 020 7527
2000 or visit www.islington.gov.uk/councillors
Albemarle Way
Electrical Supply Cable
Installation
Effect: (a) prohibit vehicular
traffic on Albemarle Way
between Nos. 1 and 5
Albemarle Way;
(b) suspend the “No Entry”
at Albemarle Way at its
junction with St. John Street;
and
(c) suspend the “One Way”
working in Albemarle Way for
access and egress only
Diversion Route: via
Clerkenwell Road and St. John
Street
North Road, City Road, East
Road and Finbury Pavement
to allow for the procession
of the Lord Mayor’s Walk
and access to this event by
members of the public
Diversion Route: via local
signage
Dates: from 10.30 am on 19
April 2009 to 19 April 2009
Dates: from 4 April 2009
until 14 April 2009
Monsell Road
Special Events
Caledonian Road
Carriageway Resurfacing
Effect: prohibit vehicular
traffic on Monsell Road
between St Thomas’s Road
and Ambler Road
Effect:(a) prohibit vehicular
traffic on Caledonian
Road outside 265 to 292
Caledonian Road;
(b) prohibit vehicular traffic
on Freeling Street at its
junction with Caledonian
Road;
(c) prohibit vehicular traffic
on Story Street at its junction
with Caledonian Road; and
(d) prohibit vehicular traffic
on Bingfield Street at its
junction with Caledonian
Road
Diversion Route: (a)
eastbound traffic via St.
Thomas’ Road and Plimsoll
Road;
(b) westbound traffic via
Plimsoll Road and St. Thomas’
Road
Dates: from 12 noon to 7pm
on 4 May 2009
St. John Street
Carriageway Resurfacing
Diversion Route: (a)
Freeling Street eastbound
via Carnoustie Drive, Kember
Street, Caledonian Road to
Freeling Street. Westbound
via Caledonian Road, Kember
Street, Carnoustie Drive to
Freeling Street;
(b) Story Street eastbound
via Carnoustie Drive, Kember
Street, Caledonian Road to
Story Street. Westbound via
Caledonian Road, Kember
Street, Carnoustie Drive to
Story Street; and
(c) Bingfield Street
eastbound via Carnoustie
Drive, Kember Street,
Caledonian Road to Bingfield
Road. Westbound via
Caledonian Road, Kember
Street, Carnoustie Drive to
Bingfield Street
Effect: prohibit vehicular
traffic on St John Street
between its junction with
Skinner Street and its
junction with Percival Street.
However, access to premises
on St John Street will be
maintained
Dates:from 2 May 2009
until 24 May 2009
Wharf Road
Carriageway Resurafcing
Highgate Hill and Other
Roads
Lord Mayor’s Walk
Effect: prohibit vehicular
traffic on Wharf Road
between the southern arm
of Baldwin Terrace to the
southern entrance of Grand
Junction Wharf
Effect: prohibit vehicular
traffic on side turnings
between Whittington
Hospital at Highgate Hill,
borough boundary at New
Diversion Route: (a) Skinner
Street via Rosebery Avenue,
Farringdon Road, Farringdon
Lane, Clerkenwell Road, St
John Street to Skinner Street;
and
(b) Percival Street via
Goswell Road, Clerkenwell
Road, St John Street to
Percival Street
Dates: from 7.30am on 25
April 2009 until 4.00pm on
17 May 2009
Diversion Route: (a)
southbound via Rheidol
19
IslingtonNow May 2009
Terrace, Prebend Street and
North Road; and
(b) northbound via Graham
Street, Danbury Street and
Noel Road
Dates: from 27 April 2009
until 4 May 2009
You can get more
information about these
proposed and made Orders
from:
Business Service, Public
Realm, The Municipal Offices,
222 Upper Street, London,
N1 1YA or by phoning our
Public Realm Division on
extension 020 7527 2000
Dated 29 April 2009
Bram Kainth
Service Director for Public
Realm
LONDON BOROUGH OF
ISLINGTON
HIGHBURY HILL AND
MAGDALA AVENUE
THE ISLINGTON (WAITING
AND LOADING RESTRICTION)
(AMENDMENT NO. 12)
ORDER 2009
THE ISLINGTON (PARKING
PLACES) (ZONE K) (NO. 30)
ORDER 2009
THE ISLINGTON (FREE
PARKING PLACES) (SOLO
MOTORCYCLES) (NO. 2)
ORDER 2009
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Council of the
London Borough of Islington
on 27 April made the above
mentioned Orders under
Sections 6, 32, 45, 46,
63 and 124 of and Part IV
of Schedule 9 to the Road
Traffic Regulation Act 1984
as amended.
2. The general effect of
these Orders will be to:
(a) provide at any time
loading restrictions in the
lengths of street referred
to in the Schedule to this
Notice; and
(b) make certain other
changes to bring the Orders
in line with the on street
layout.
3. The Orders, which will
come into force on 30 April
2009, and other documents
giving more detailed
particulars of the Orders
are available for inspection
during normal office hours
until 10 June 2009 at the
following location:
as amended by the Local
Government Act 1985.
2. The general effect of
this Order would be to
reduce vehicle speeds and
therefore improve safety by
introducing a 20 mph zone
on Kelvin Road.
Public Realm, 222 Upper
Street, London N1 1YA
3. A copy of the proposed
Order and other documents
giving more detailed
particulars of the Order
are available for inspection
during normal office hours
until the end of six weeks
from the date on which the
Order is made or, as the case
may be, the Council decides
not to make the Order at the
following location:
Further information may
be obtained by telephoning
Public Realm on extension
020 7527 2000.
4. Any person Any person
who desires to question
the validity of any of the
Orders or of any provision
contained therein on the
grounds that it is not within
the relevant powers of the
Road Traffic Regulation1
Act 1984 or that any of
the relevant requirements
thereof or of any relevant
regulations made thereunder
has not been complied with
in relation to the Orders may
make application for the
purpose to the High Court by
10 June 2009.
Dated 29 April 2009
Bram Kainth
Service Director for Public
Realm
SCHEDULE
MAGDALA AVENUE
the north-west side,
between the south-western
kerb-line of Highgate Hill and
a point 60 metres southwest of that kerb-line.
the south-east side, between
the south-western kerb-line
of Highgate Hill and a point
36 metres south-west of
that kerb-line.
LONDON BOROUGH OF
ISLINGTON
KELVIN ROAD
THE ISLINGTON (20MPH
ZONE) (NO.*) ORDER 200*
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that London Borough
of Islington proposes to
make the above mentioned
Order under Part IV of
Schedule 9 to the Road
Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Public Realm, The Municipal
Offices, 222 Upper Street,
London N1 1YA
Further information may
be obtained by telephoning
Public Realm on extension
020 7527 8009.
4. Any person who wishes
to object or to make other
representations about the
proposed Order should
send a statement in writing,
specifying the grounds on
which they are made to
Public Realm, The Municipal
Offices, 222 Upper Street,
London N1 1YA (quoting
reference TMO/AO/2750),
within the period of twenty
one days from the date
on which this Notice is
published.
Dated 29 April 2009
Bram Kainth
Service Director for Public
Realm
LONDON BOROUGH OF
ISLINGTON
WYNYATT STREET PARKING
AMENDMENTS AND RAISED
TABLE
THE ISLINGTON (WAITING
AND LOADING RESTRICTION)
(AMENDMENT NO. *)
ORDER 200*
THE ISLINGTON (PARKING
PLACES) (ZONE A) (
REVOCATION NO. *) ORDER
200*
THE ISLINGTON
(PRESCRIBED ROUTES)
(AMENDMENT NO. *)
TRAFFIC ORDER 200*
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the Council
of the London Borough
of Islington proposes to
make the above mentioned
Orders under Sections 6,
45, 46, 49 and 124 of and
Part IV of Schedule 9 to
the Road Traffic Regulation
Act 1984 as amended, and
to introduce a raised table
in Wynyatt Street under
Section 90 of the Highways
Act 1980 as amended.
2. The general effect of the
Orders would be in Wynyatt
Street to:
(a) provide at any time
waiting restrictions in the
lengths of street referred
to in the Schedule to this
Notice;
(b) remove a shared-use
(permit holders and 2-hour
pay and display) parking for
five vehicles from the southeast side, north-east of St.
John Street; and
(c) reverse the existing oneway working so that vehicles
travelling between St. John
Street and Earlstoke Street
would be permitted to travel
in a generally south-westerly
direction only.
3. The general effect of
the proposals under the
Highways Act 1980 would
be to introduce a raised table
(2 x ramps having a length
of approximately 2 metres,
1 x plateau having a length
of approximately 26 metres,
occupying the full width of
the carriageway, and having
a maximum height of 75
millimetres) in Wynyatt
Street between the northeastern kerb-line of St. John
Street and a point 30 metres
north-east of that kerb-line.
4. A copy of the proposed
Orders and other documents
giving more detailed
particulars of the Orders
are available for inspection
during normal office hours
until the end of six weeks
from the date on which the
Orders are made or, as the
case may be, the Council
decides not to make the
Orders at the following
location:
Public Realm, 222 Upper
Street, London N1 1YA
Further information may
be obtained by telephoning
Public Realm on extension
020 7527 2000.
5. Any person who wishes
to object or to make other
representations about any of
the proposed Orders should
send a statement in writing,
specifying the grounds on
which they are made to
Public Realm, 222 Upper
Street, London N1 1YA
(quoting reference TMO/
Wynwatt Street Parking
Amendments and Raised
Table), within the period of
twenty one days from the
date on which this Notice is
published.
Dated 29 April 2009
Bram Kainth
Service Director for Public
Realm
SCHEDULE
WYNYATT STREET
the north-west side,
between a point 9 metres
north-east of the northeastern kerb-line of St. John
Street and a point 30 metres
north-east of that kerb-line;
the south-east side, between
a point 8 metres north-east
of the north-eastern kerbline of St. John Street and
a point 65.5 metres southwest of the south-western
kerb-line of Earlstoke Street.
LONDON BOROUGH OF
ISLINGTON
CALEDONIAN ROAD
PARKING, WAITING AND
LOADING AMENDMENTS
THE ISLINGTON (WAITING
AND LOADING RESTRICTION)
(AMENDMENT NO. *)
ORDER 200*
THE ISLINGTON (PARKING
PLACES) (ZONE E) (NO. *)
ORDER 200*
THE ISLINGTON (PARKING
PLACES) (ZONE S)
(REVOCATION NO. *) ORDER
200*
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
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that the Council of the
London Borough of Islington
proposes to make the
above mentioned Orders
under Sections 6, 45, 46,
49 and 124 of and Part IV
of Schedule 9 to the Road
Traffic Regulation Act 1984
as amended.
2. The general effect of the
parking places Orders would
be in Caledonian Road to:
(a) remove a shared-use
(permit holders and 2-hour
pay and display) parking
place on the west side,
outside No. 195 Caledonian
Road; and
(b) relocate a shared-use
(permit holders and 2-hour
pay and display) parking
place on the east side,
outside Nos. 236 to 248
Caledonian Road so that it is
sited 10 metres north of its
existing location.
This would result in the
loss of shared-use (permit
holders and pay and display)
parking space for five
vehicles.
3. The general effect of the
waiting restriction Order
would be in Caledonian
Road, between Copenhagen
Street and the northern
boundary of No. 254
Caledonian Road, to change
the provision of loading
restrictions and of “at any
time” waiting restrictions
to those referred to in the
Schedule to this Notice.
4. A copy of the proposed
Orders and other documents
giving more detailed
particulars of the Orders
are available for inspection
during normal office hours
until the end of six weeks
from the date on which the
Orders are made or, as the
case may be, the Council
decides not to make the
Orders at the following
location:
Public Realm, 222 Upper
Street, London N1 1YA
Further information may
be obtained by telephoning
Public Realm on extension
020 7527 2000.
PUBLIC NOTICES
5. Any person who wishes
to object or to make other
representations about any
of the proposed Orders
should send a statement
in writing, specifying the
grounds on which they are
made to Public Realm, 222
Upper Street, London N1
1YA (quoting reference
TMO/Caledonian Road
Amendments), within the
period of twenty one days
from the date on which this
Notice is published.
boundary of Nos. 234 and
236 Caledonian Road.
Dated 29 April 2009
Bram Kainth
Service Director for Public
Realm
the east side, between a
point 1 metre south of the
common boundary of Nos.
234 and 236 Caledonian
Road and a point 21.5
metres south of the southern
kerb-line of Copenhagen
Street.
SCHEDULE
No waiting “at any time”
CALEDONIAN ROAD
the west side, between a
point 3 metres north-west
of the north-western kerbline of Twyford Street and
a point 1 metre north of
a point opposite the party
wall of Nos. 185 and 187
Caledonian Road.
the east side, between a
point 16 metres south-east
of the common boundary
of Nos. 258 and 260
Caledonian Road and a point
1.2 metres north-west
of the common boundary
of Nos. 250 and 252
Caledonian Road.
the east side, between the
common boundary of Nos.
238 and 240 Caledonian
Road and a point 21.5
metres south of the southern
kerb-line of Copenhagen
Street.
No loading Between 8 a.m.
and 9.30 a.m. and between
4.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. on
Mondays to Fridays inclusive.
CALEDONIAN ROAD
the west side, between
a point 3 metres north
of the northern kerb-line
of Twyford Street and a
point 32 metres south of
the southern kerb-line of
Twyford Street.
the east side, between the
common boundary of Nos.
238 and 240 Caledonian
Road and a point 1 metre
south of the common
No loading Between 8 a.m.
and 6.30 p.m. on Mondays to
Saturdays inclusive.
CALEDONIAN ROAD
the west side, between
a point 32 metres south
of the southern kerb-line
of Twyford Street and a
point 1 metre north of a
point opposite the party
wall of Nos. 185 and 187
Caledonian Road.
LONDON BOROUGH OF
ISLINGTON
CROSSLEY STREET, LOUGH
ROAD AND SHERINGHAM
ROAD
THE ISLINGTON (WAITING
AND LOADING RESTRICTION)
(AMENDMENT NO. *) ORDER
200*
THE ISLINGTON (PARKING
PLACES) (ZONE N) (NO. *)
ORDER 200*
THE ISLINGTON
(PROHIBITION OF STOPPING
OUTSIDE SCHOOLS) (NO. *)
ORDER 200*
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the Council of
the London Borough of
Islington proposes to make
the above mentioned Orders
under Sections 6, 45, 46,
49 and 124 of and Part IV
of Schedule 9 to the Road
Traffic Regulation Act 1984
as amended.
2. The general effect of the
parking places Order would
be:
space on the south-west
side, outside No. 33 Lough
Road; and
(iv) remove a permit holders’
parking place on the northeast side, adjacent to No. 11
Sheringham Road;
(b) in Sheringham Road to:
(i) provide additional
residents’ parking space on
the north-west side, outside
No. 32 Sheringham Road;
(ii) remove residents’ parking
space on the south-east side,
adjacent to No. 33 Lough
Road; and
(iii) remove a permit holders’
parking place on the southeast side, outside No. 11
Sheringham Road; and
(c) make certain other
changes to bring the Order
in line with the on-street
layout.
This would result in the loss
of residents parking space
for seven vehicles and permit
holders parking space for
four vehicles.
3. The general effect of the
waiting restriction Order
would be to provide “at any
time” waiting restrictions in
the lengths of street referred
to in Schedule 1 to this
Notice.
4. The general effect of
prohibition of stopping
outside schools Order would
be to prohibit vehicles from
stopping between 8 a.m.
and 9.30 a.m. and between
3 p.m. and 4.30.p.m on
Mondays to Fridays inclusive
in the lengths of street
referred to in Schedule 2 to
this Notice.
(ii) remove a residents’
parking place on the southwest side, outside Nos. 37,
39 and 41 Lough Road;
5. A copy of the proposed
Orders and other documents
giving more detailed
particulars of the Orders are
available for inspection during
normal office hours until the
end of six weeks from the
date on which the Orders
are made or, as the case may
be, the Council decides not
to make the Orders at the
following location:
(iii) remove residents’ parking
Public Realm, 222 Upper
(a) in Lough Road to:
(i) provide a residents
parking place on the northeast side, opposite Nos. 15
to 23 Lough Road;
Street, London N1 1YA
Further information may
be obtained by telephoning
Public Realm on extension
020 7527 2000.
6. Any person who wishes
to object or to make other
representations about any of
the proposed Orders should
send a statement in writing,
specifying the grounds on
which they are made to Public
Realm, 222 Upper Street,
London N1 1YA (quoting
reference TMO/Crossley
Street, Lough Road and
Sheringham Road), within the
period of twenty one days
from the date on which this
Notice is published.
Dated 29 April 2009
Bram Kainth
Service Director for Public
Realm
SCHEDULE 1
LOUGH ROAD
the south-west side, between
a point 10 metres north-west
of a point opposite the southeastern wall of No. 37 Lough
Road and a point 17 metres
south-east of the northwestern boundary of No. 41
Lough Road.
the south-west side, between
a point 3 metres north-west
of the common boundary of
Nos. 31 and 33 Lough Road
and that common boundary.
the north-east side, between
a point opposite the northwestern wall of No. 11
Sheringham Road and a point
14 metres south-east of the
south-eastern kerb-line of
Sheringham Road.
the north-east side, between
a point 10 metres northwest of the north-western
kerb-line of Bride Street and
a point 26.5 metres southeast of the south-eastern
boundary of No. 3 Lough
Road.
SHERINGHAM ROAD
the north-west side, between
a point 18 metres north-east
of a point opposite the northeastern wall of No. 2 Hides
Street and a point 5 metres
south-west of the southwestern kerb-line of Lough
Road.
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the south-east side, between
a point 10 metres southwest of the north-eastern
boundary of No. 33 Lough
Road and a point 3 metres
south-west of that boundary.
be in St. John Street to:
the south-east side, between
a point 0.5 metres northeast of a point opposite the
south-western wall of No. 11
Sheringham Road and a point
17 metres north-east of a
point opposite that wall.
(b) provide additional shareduse (permit holders and pay
and display) parking space for
one vehicle on the east side
outside Nos. 320 and 322 St.
John Street.
SCHEDULE 2
SHERINGHAM ROAD /
CROSSLEY STREET
The south-east and southwest sides, from a point 23
metres north-east of the
north-eastern kerb-line of
Lough Road to a point 0.5
metres north-west of the
north-western boundary of
No. 53 Crossley Street.
LOUGH ROAD
The north-east side, from a
point 1.2 metres north-west
of the common boundary
of Nos. 13 and 15 Lough
Road to a point 30.3 metres
south-east of that common
boundary.
LONDON BOROUGH OF
ISLINGTON
ST. JOHN STREET PARKING
AMENDMENTS
THE ISLINGTON (WAITING
AND LOADING RESTRICTION)
(AMENDMENT NO. *) ORDER
200*
THE ISLINGTON (PARKING
PLACES) (ZONE A) (NO. *)
ORDER 200*
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the Council of
the London Borough of
Islington proposes to make
the above mentioned Orders
under Sections 6, 45, 46,
49 and 124 of and Part IV
of Schedule 9 to the Road
Traffic Regulation Act 1984
as amended.
2. The general effect of
the Waiting and Loading
Restriction Order would be to
provide “at any time” waiting
restrictions in the lengths
of street referred to in the
Schedule to this Notice.
3. The general effect of the
Parking Places Order would
(a) remove residents’ parking
space for one vehicle on the
west side outside No. 353 St.
John Street; and
4. A copy of the proposed
Orders and other documents
giving more detailed
particulars of the Orders are
available for inspection during
normal office hours until the
end of six weeks from the
date on which the Orders
are made or, as the case may
be, the Council decides not
to make the Orders at the
following location:
Public Realm, 222 Upper
Street, London N1 1YA
Further information may
be obtained by telephoning
Public Realm on extension
020 7527 2000.
5. Any person who wishes
to object or to make other
representations about either
of the proposed Orders
should send a statement
in writing, specifying the
grounds on which they are
made to Public Realm, 222
Upper Street, London N1
1YA (quoting reference
TMO/St. John Street Parking
Amendments), within the
period of twenty one days
from the date on which this
Notice is published.
Dated 29 April 2009
Bram Kainth
Service Director for Public
Realm
SCHEDULE
ST. JOHN STREET
the west side, between a
point 2 metres south of a
point opposite the party wall
of Nos. 359 and 361 St. John
Street and a point 1 metre
south of a point opposite the
party wall of Nos. 351 and
353 St. John Street.
the east side, between the
common boundary of Nos.
330 and 332 St. John Street
and a point 0.5 metres north
of a point opposite the party
wall of Nos. 320 and 322 St.
John Street.
LONDON BOROUGH OF
ISLINGTON
VARIOUS ROADS PARKING
AMENDMENTS
THE ISLINGTON (PARKING
PLACES) (ZONE B) (NO. *)
ORDER 200*
THE ISLINGTON (PARKING
PLACES) (ZONE E) (NO. *)
ORDER 200*
THE ISLINGTON (PARKING
PLACES) (ZONE H) (NO. *)
ORDER 200*
THE ISLINGTON (PARKING
PLACES) (ZONE L) (NO. *)
ORDER 200*
THE ISLINGTON (PARKING
PLACES) (ZONE N) (NO. *)
ORDER 200*
THE ISLINGTON (PARKING
PLACES) (ZONE P) (NO. *)
ORDER 200*
THE ISLINGTON (PARKING
PLACES) (ZONE Q) (NO. *)
ORDER 200*
THE ISLINGTON (PARKING
PLACES) (ZONE TW)
(REVOCATION NO. *) ORDER
200*
THE ISLINGTON (PARKING
PLACES) (ZONE Z) (NO. *)
ORDER 200*
THE ISLINGTON (FREE
PARKING PLACES) (DISABLED
PERSONS)
(REVOCATION NO. *) ORDER
200*
THE ISLINGTON (FREE
PARKING PLACES) (DISABLED
PERSONS)
(DEDICATED PERMIT
PARKING PLACES)
(REVOCATION NO. *) ORDER
200*
THE ISLINGTON (FREE
PARKING PLACES) (SOLO
MOTORCYCLES) (NO. *)
ORDER 200*
THE ISLINGTON (WAITING
AND LOADING RESTRICTION)
(AMENDMENT NO. *) ORDER
200*
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the Council of
the London Borough of
Islington proposes to make
the above mentioned Orders
under Sections 6, 45, 46,
49 and 124 of and Part IV
of Schedule 9 to the Road
Traffic Regulation Act 1984
as amended.
2. The general effect of the
Motorcycle Parking Places
Order would be:
(a) in Grantbridge Street to
provide a motorcycle parking
place on the south-east side,
adjacent to No. 18 St. Peter’s
Street;
(b) in Halliford Street to
relocate a motorcycle parking
place on the south-west side,
adjacent to No. 290 Essex
Road,
(c) in Sebbon Street to
provide a motorcycle parking
place on the north-east
side, outside the community
centre, and
(d) to make certain other
changes to bring Islington
Council’s Motorcycle Parking
Places Orders in line with the
on-street layout.
3. The general effect of the
other Parking Places Orders
would be:
(a) in Calabria Road, to
remove a disabled persons’
parking place and provide
additional residents’ parking
space for one vehicle on the
south-west side, outside No.
14 Calabria Road;
(b) in Chantry Street to
provide additional residents’
parking space for three
vehicles on the north-east
side opposite No. 29 Chantry
Street;
(c) in Cheverton Road to
provide additional residents’
parking space for one vehicle
on the south-east side
outside No. 32a Cheverton
Road;
(d) in Ellington Street to
provide additional residents’
parking space for a total of
five vehicles;
(i) on the north-west side,
opposite Nos. 9, 11 and 13
Ellington Street; and
(ii) on the south-east side,
outside No. 27 Ellington
Street and outside Nos. 37,
39 and 41 Ellington Street;
(e) in Grantbridge Street
to provide additional
residents’ parking space for
five vehicles on the northwest side, outside Nos. 9
and 11 Grantbridge Street
and outside Nos. 25 to 29
Grantbridge Street;
(f) in Halliford Street to:
(i) relocate a residents’
parking place on the southwest side, adjacent to No.
290 Essex Road;
(ii) provide a business permits
parking place for four vehicles
on the south-west side,
adjacent to No. 290 Essex
Road and outside No. 66
Halliford Street; and
(iii) remove a shared use
(permits and pay and display)
parking place for four vehicles
and provide a shared use
(business permits and pay and
display) parking place for four
vehicles on the south-west
side near its junction with
Ecclesbourne Road;
(g) in Highbury New Park
to provide additional permit
holders parking space for
six vehicles on the west side
outside Nos. 135 and 137
Highbury New Park;
(h) in Highbury Station
Road, to remove a dedicated
disabled persons’ parking
place and provide additional
residents’ parking space for
one vehicle on the south-east
side, outside Nos. 137 to 147
Highbury Station Road;
(i) in Hornsey Street
to remove shared-use
(residents’ and pay and
display) parking space for
three vehicles on the northwest side, approximately
70 metres south-west of
Holloway Road;
(j) in Marlborough Road to
remove a business permits
parking place for one vehicle
on the south-east side
outside Nos. 157 to 163
Marlborough Road;
(k) in Monsell Road to:
(i) provide additional shareduse (permit holders and pay
and display) parking space on
the south-east side outside
St. Thomas’s Church;
(ii) remove a disabled
persons’ parking place and
provide additional residents’
parking space for one vehicle
on the south-east side,
outside No. 11 Monsell Road;
(l) in Northampton Park to
split in two and shorten by
one vehicle space a residents’
parking place on the southeast side outside No. 11
Northampton Park;
(m) in Northolme Road to
provide additional residents’
parking space for one vehicle
on the north-east side
opposite No. 42 Northolme
Road;
(n) in Sheringham Road
to extend the maximum
duration of waiting whilst
displaying a pay and display
ticket to four hours in the
shared use parking place on
the north-west side, opposite
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Crossley Street;
(o) in Raleigh Street to
remove residents’ parking
space for three vehicles and
provide three metres of
additional pay and display
parking space on the southeast side opposite Queen’s
Head Street;
(p) in Windermere Road to
provide three metres of
additional shared-use (permit
holders and pay and display)
parking space on the northwest side adjacent to Nos.
681 to 689 Holloway Road;
and
(q) to make certain other
changes to bring the parking
places consolidation Orders in
line with the on-street layout.
4. The general effect of
the Waiting and Loading
Restriction Order would be
to:
(a) provide “at any time”
waiting restrictions in the
lengths of street referred to
in the Schedule to this Notice;
(b) remove any existing “at
any time” waiting restrictions,
providing “controlled hours
only” waiting restrictions, in
the locations referred to in
paragraphs 2 and 3 above;
and
(c) make certain other
changes to bring the waiting
and loading consolidation
Order in line with the onstreet layout.
5. A copy of the proposed
Orders and other documents
giving more detailed
particulars of the Orders are
available for inspection during
normal office hours until the
end of six weeks from the
date on which the Orders
are made or, as the case may
be, the Council decides not
to make the Orders at the
following location:
Public Realm, 222 Upper
Street, London N1 1YA
Further information may
be obtained by telephoning
Public Realm on extension
020 7527 2000.
6. Any person who wishes
to object or to make other
representations about any of
the proposed Orders should
send a statement in writing,
specifying the grounds on
which they are made to Public
Realm, 222 Upper Street,
PUBLIC NOTICES
London N1 1YA (quoting
reference TMO/Individual
Parking Assessments), within
the period of twenty one
days from the date on which
this Notice is published.
Dated 29 April 2009
Bram Kainth
Service Director for Public
Realm
SCHEDULE
(provision of “at any time”
waiting restrictions)
CALEDONIAN ROAD
both sides, between the
south-eastern kerb-line of
North Road and the southeastern kerb-line of Cottage
Road
HORNSEY STREET
the north-west side, between
a point 65 metres southwest of the south-western
kerb-line of Holloway Road
and a point 83 metres southwest of that kerb-line.
MARLBOROUGH ROAD
the south-east side, between
a point 7 metres northeast of the north-eastern
boundary of No. 155
Marlborough Road and a
point 13.5 metres north-east
of that boundary
LONDON BOROUGH OF
ISLINGTON
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
FINANCE ACT 1992
COUNCIL TAX 2009/10
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
THAT on 26th February
2009, the Council of the
London Borough of Islington
set the following amounts
of Council Tax for the
categories of dwelling in the
borough shown in the table
below for the period 1 April
2009 to 31 March 2010.
The Council also set a garden
levy as an addition to the
Council Tax upon properties
in Lloyd Square W.C.1 for
the same period.
Mike Curtis
Director of Finance
7, Newington Barrow Way
London N7 7EP
WINDERMERE ROAD
the north-west side, between
a point 34.5 metres southwest of a point opposite the
north-eastern wall of Nos.
681 to 689 Holloway Road
and a point 40.5 metres
south-west of a point
opposite that wall.
MARRIAGES AND CIVIL
PARTNERSHIPS (APPROVED
PREMISES)
REGULATIONS 2005
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR PREMISES TO BE
APPROVED AS A VENUE FOR
CIVIL MARRIAGES AND CIVIL
PARTNERSHIPS
Islington Council is applying
for The Council Chamber,
Room 99 and Mayors
Parlour, in Islington Town
Hall, Upper Street, N1 2UD
under the above Act to be
approved as premises where
civil marriages and civil
partnerships may take place.
The Marriages and Civil
Partnerships (approved
Premises) Regulations 2005
state that premises can be
approved by the Council if
in their opinion and amongst
other things:
i) they are seemly, dignified
and regularly available for
ceremonies;
ii) they have adequate
fire precautions, other
appropriate safety
precautions;
iii) they have no recent,
or continuing connection
with any religion, which is
incompatible with the use of
the premises as a venue for
such ceremonies.
Full details of these conditions
can be obtained from:
The Proper Officer for
Registration of Births, Deaths
and Marriages,
Town Hall,
Upper Street,
London N1 2UD.
Any person wishing to see the
application made and plans
of the premises may do so at
the Town Hall during normal
office hours.
Have your say on the
draft planning brief
for the Gifford Street
Railway Embankment /
351 Caledonian Road site
The Council has prepared a
draft planning brief to inform
local residents, potential
purchasers and developers
about future acceptable uses
of this site. It will be used
to inform future planning
applications.
Public consultation will run
from 11 May to 5 June
2009, with an exhibition
on display at West Library,
Bridgeman Road throughout
that time. Please come to
West Library to discuss the
draft planning brief with
Council representatives
at the following drop-in
sessions:
Any person wishing to object
to the application may only
do so if the premises do not
comply with the conditions
required by these Regulations.
Tuesday 19 May
4.00pm-7.00pm
Saturday 30 May 10am
– 1pm
Thursday 4 June 1.30pm
– 4.30pm
Objections must be made in
writing to the Proper Officer
at the address above, and
must be received within
twenty one days of the date
of this publication.
Dated 1st May 2009
If you would like a copy of
the consultation leaflet and/
or planning brief please call
020 7527 2000 or look at
the website http://www.
islington.gov.uk/Environment/
Planning/MajorSchemes/
Valuation Bands
A
GLA +
Council Amount + Lloyd Square 2009-10
£
GLA +
Council Amount
2009-10
1,028.29
847.80
B
1,199.67
989.09
C
1,371.06
1,130.40
D
1,542.43
1,271.69
E
1,885.19
1,554.29
F
2,227.96
1,836.89
G
2,570.72
2,119.49
H
3,084.86
2,543.38
£
Arsenal matches
at Emirates
Stadium
As always, up-to-date Arsenal news and
developments can be found on the club’s
official website www.arsenal.com.
Arsenal is also offering Islington residents
a dedicated e-mail service to communicate
fixture changes, road closures, events at
Emirates Stadium and important tube/travel
information. To register, send a blank email
to islingtonresidents@arsenal.co.uk and
you will immediately be added to the Club’s
Residents’ email list.
You can also find information on events at
Emirates Stadium on the new Arsenal FC
match day and event information line on
0844 931 22 11. Calls cost 3p per minute
from a landline. Mobile and other providers’
charges may vary.
Arsenal Fixtures at Emirates
Stadium during May 2009
Should Arsenal progress in UEFA Champions
League against Villarreal on Wednesday 15
April, Arsenal will play at Emirates Stadium
in the competition on Tuesday 5 May against
either Manchester United or FC Porto.
Sun 10 May 2009 – 4.00pm
Chelsea
(Premier League)
Sun 24 May 2009 – 3.00pm
Stoke City
(Premier League*)
*Please note that this fixture is subject
to change
Important information for Local
Residents
Charity Concert at Emirates Stadium
Sun 7 June 2009
Emirates Stadium will be hosting a music
concert in aid of charity on Sunday 7 June,
2009 between 4pm and 10pm.
The event will be staged within the strict
controls of the premises licence for Emirates
Stadium and, as always, we will endeavour
to minimise the disruption to the local
community.
Confirmation of the event and further
details will feature on Arsenal.com in the near
future.
If you have further queries at this stage,
please call the Arsenal Football Club Contact
Centre on 020 7619 5000, or the Islington
Council Licensing Team on 020 7527 3031.
Pupils from Rotherfield Primary School
Leonard Orban, Jim Knight MP, Arsène Wenger and Dr Lid King all lined up for the
perform a Spanish song at the launch event event at Emirates Stadium with Drayton Park School pupils
A
rsenal is delighted to have a
regular spot in IslingtonNow
which keeps residents up
to date with all the Club’s latest
initiatives. This regular feature
keeps local residents informed
of events and issues surrounding
Arsenal and Emirates Stadium
such as fixtures, road closures and
transport updates.
This month we’re letting
you know about Arsenal in the
Community’s exciting Double Club
developments.
Arsenal Football Club Launches
Innovative Language Scheme for
Primary School Children.
Arsenal’s Manager, Arsène Wenger,
recently joined leading education
and language figures to launch the
Arsenal Double Club Language
Modules for Primary Schools, in
anticipation of the Government’s
policy to make modern foreign
language learning a compulsory
part of the national curriculum for
children from the age of seven to 11
in 2011.
Schools Minister, Jim Knight,
Leonard Orban, European
Commissioner for Multilingualism
and Dr Lid King, National Director
for Languages all lined up for the
event at Emirates Stadium in April.
The Arsenal Double Club is an
innovative programme which uses
Arsenal resources, interactive DVDs
with Arsenal players and football
to make learning fun and relevant
to young people’s interests. It is
uniquely devised and co-ordinated
by the Club’s 24-year-old ‘Arsenal
in the Community’ department and
has a wide array of curriculum
subjects amongst its portfolio. The
scheme follows the format of a 45minute classroom session followed
by a 45-minute football coaching
session – mirroring the two halves
of ‘the beautiful game’.
The Arsenal Double Club
Language Modules for primary
schools - which include German,
French and Spanish - have been
piloted in schools around Arsenal’s
north London home over the past
17 months following the success
of the secondary schools scheme
which has been running since
2006. All modules have been
developed in consultation with
language partners; the Consejería
de Educacíon, Institut Français,
Goethe-Institut London, UKGerman Connection and European
Commission, who all offer expertise
and advice in the field of language
learning and promotion.
The Department for Children,
Schools and Families has funded
a two-year secondment to Arsenal
Double Club to develop the modern
foreign language modules with a
long-term view of rolling out the
scheme across other Premier
League Clubs, as well as other
football and sporting clubs
nationwide.
Speaking at the launch,
Arsenal’s Manager and polyglot,
Arsène Wenger said: “Speaking
another language can completely
change your life. This is why it is
so important to learn at an early
age. I am so proud that Arsenal is
involved in this scheme – it makes
perfect sense as we have such a
multicultural team who can help
motivate young people for this
challenge.
“Languages are so important for
so many reasons. The fact that I
learnt languages allowed me to be
where I wanted to be – in English
football. If you want to achieve your
dreams, you can do it and languages
can certainly help you get there.”
Jim Knight, Minister of State
for Schools and Learners at
the Department for Children
Schools and Families, added: “The
Government is keen to explore ways
of raising standards across the
curriculum. Using football related
resources in an innovative and
engaging way to teach languages in
the classroom helps us to do just
that.
“Football is watched in countries
all over the world – and you just
have to look at the squads of all the
top teams to see how important
it is to be able to communicate
in different languages. Being an
Arsenal fan, and a French speaker,
I’m really pleased to launch the
Double Club Primary Languages
programme. We hope that the
in-school Double Club will mirror
the benefits of the Government’s
Playing for Success programme of
after-school study support which is
already having a significant impact
across the country.”
Q&A sessions on DVDs with
Arsène Wenger in German, French
International, Bacary Sagna and
Spanish goalkeeper, Manuel
Almunia, are used in the classroom
alongside Arsenal resources to
engage the young children using a
different approach. Two Islington
schools participating in French
and Spanish Double Clubs have
also benefited from visits from
participating players so far this
season.
All pupils are invited to Emirates
Stadium for a tour upon completion
of the six-to-eight week module
and other incentives are offered
throughout the scheme.
The initiative has been recognised
by some high profile figures and
institutions. During a visit to the
Gunners’ north London home for an
historic Anglo-French Summit, the
work of the French Arsenal Double
Club was showcased for British
Prime Minister Gordon Brown and
French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
It has also been hailed by the
European Commissioner for MultiLingualism, Leonard Orban and last
July, CILT, the National Centre for
Languages and the Government’s
recognised centre of expertise on
languages, awarded the Arsenal
Double Club the European Award
for Languages.
There are a wide variety of
modules included in the Arsenal
Double Club scheme including
numeracy, literacy, science,
geography, business studies,
French, German and Spanish.
To date, Arsenal’s Double Club
Language programmes have
been successfully completed by
more than 2000 pupils in over 134
schools.
For further information on the
Arsenal Double Club Languages
Modules, please contact Julie
Stoker via email: jstoker@arsenal.
co.uk or call 020 7704 4148.
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