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Thousands more renters to benefit as landlord licensing scheme expands | Islington Council News Private renters across Islington will soon benefit from stronger protections and better housing standards, as the council confirms the expansion of its landlord licensing schemes.

Islington Labour protecting private renters with stronger protections and better housing standards, as the council confirms the expansion of its landlord licensing schemes.
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Parks satisfaction survey In Islington, we want our parks and green spaces to be safe and welcoming for all. We are keen to hear from local people on how you use parks, and how you feel about them. This feedback will help us t...

Islington are asking residents to fill in this short survey about local parks to help understand what matters most to people and how to best prioritise resources.
Complete the survey by 6th November
www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/parks-satisf...

Great to see Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson drop in to speak to Islington residents today. @islingtonnlabour.bsky.social

Do you want to get more involved in your local community, or know someone who does?

Come along to the Residents Get Involved Fair at St Luke’s Community Centre Tuesday 14 October, from 12 noon–2.30pm.

It’s a brilliant chance for local residents to explore ways to make a real difference

The leader of the Green Party says he wants to legalise all drugs.

Speaking to BBC South East, Zack Polanski said he agreed with a Kent councillor who called for the legalisation of all drugs, including class A drugs like heroin and crack cocaine.

Labour says: Keep our Streets drug free.

Islington Labour Friends of Swimming in the Albert Dock, Liverpool, as part of the campaign to improve water conditions. It wasn't too cold I'm told, but we saw lots of jelly fish. 🏊‍♂️

And for those form the north east allocating £20 million to restore Southport Pier.

Reintroducing maintenance grants for students … toughening cyberflashing laws … introducing an NHS online hospital service by 2027 … requiring online GP appointments everywhere … and allocating £500 million for wages and conditions in the care sector...

Permanently banning fracking … creating a Town of Culture competition … building new homes for military families and veterans on surplus MoD land … sending counter-drone technology to Denmark … introducing libraries in every primary school …

Policies announced during the Labour Party Conference, including picking 12 new towns … tightening Indefinite Leave to Remain rules … scrapping the 50 percent university “target” for young people … subsidizing placements for young adults out of work, education or training...

YouTube video by Keir Starmer Keir Starmer will renew Britain

What a conference. Labour has big ambitions to build up Britain, not tear it down into the world of division sold to you by the snakeoil salesmen on both left and right. youtube.com/shorts/vZVes...

No, just for being a self-satisfied performance artist.

This North London Neighbourhood Has Just Been Named One Of The Best Places To Live In The UK – And It’s Home To The Oldest Terraced Houses In The Capital City Boasting culture, character, and a whole lot of charisma; this sought-after spot has just been crowned the best place to live in London.

Good to see our borough voted the best place to live in London. Diversity is strength. secretldn.com/islington-be...

So right. Creating a climate of fear is in nobodies interests.

For all you gardeners out there.

Our great new candidate for Highbury Alastair Harper gets under the skin of the Greens when he speaks up for social housing. www.instagram.com/reel/DO0-IA9... @alastairharper.bsky.social

Labour on the side of workers.

Labour on your side.

Good news too often get buried.

A great development Cllr James Potts. Thanks for your role in pushing this forward.

30 free hours childcare for working parents in Islington. Free breakfast clubs. Increased access to free school meals. Labour is delivering for families in Islington. Change has begun.
In Islington, we've been offering free school meals to primary school children since 2011 🥳

This is not a Labour Party project, but a great way to forge connections with refugees.

Join the Sing for Freedom Choir and the Mixed Up Chorus this autumn for free choir taster sessions, no experience needed — just your voice and your enthusiasm!
Details: www.togetherproductions.co.uk/events

The latest economic growth figures show the UK as the fastest growing economy in the G7 group of nations in the first six months of this year. A long way to go, but progress is being made. Labour on your side.

It is a fundamental principle for Islington Labour that the borough should welcome refugees - and that is why, under Labour control, our Council adopted ‘Borough of Sanctuary’ status in 2022. Labour on your side.