Newsletters

Newsletter 18 October 2020

Dear Neighbours Well, it's been a little while since our last newsletter. The day-job has been all-consuming - which is great as it

By Francisca Sepúlveda 18 Oct 2020

Issues

School Run is a Story of Two Halves

Our school run is a story of two halves: half of our cycle ride to school is through the calm and safe People Friendly Streets in St Peter's ward; the other half is a dangerous, stressful journey as we cycle through roads in Barnsbury which are full of traffic and pollution.

By Lucy Facer 17 Oct 2020

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FAQ: consultation

The Council, the Mayor, the Government Introduction Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) are not a random whim of our Councillors. This administration was elected in 2018

By Multiple authors 17 Oct 2020

Neighbourhood

Pedal Me - Moving Things The Right Way

In a special guest post, Duncan Palmer of Pedal Me introduces a company helping to revolutionise sustainable transport in London.

By Kevin Fallon 16 Sep 2020

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9 out of 10 residents want People Friendly Streets

Survey in Barnsbury and St Mary's shows Council's plans are very popular

By Lucy Facer, John Hartley 31 Aug 2020

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Community groups

Our borough is buzzing with support and campaigns for People Friendly Streets, from all kinds of angles and perspectives. Which community group speaks to your needs and passions?

By Francisca Sepúlveda 31 Aug 2020

Newsletters

Newsletter 30 August 2020

Dear Neighbours I hope you're having a lovely long weekend! For a lunchtime treat last week I went for a walk up the

By Francisca Sepúlveda 30 Aug 2020

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FAQ: People Friendly Streets are good for business

We all want our local businesses to thrive - People Friendly Streets create high streets that are attractive places to walk, cycle and spend more leisure time.

By Richenda Walford 26 Aug 2020

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From concept to reality in Canonbury East

Work is complete on the Canonbury East People Friendly Streets road furniture, and cameras are in action as at today. Well done Islington Council! Roll on March 2021 when Barnsbury & St Mary's neighbours get our turn!

By Francisca Sepúlveda 14 Aug 2020

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People Friendly Streets will help wheelchair user enormously

Simon Izod meets Steven Powell to listen to his experiences of travelling the streets of Islington by wheelchair and what he thinks about the council's People Friendly Streets initiative.

By Simon Izod 12 Aug 2020

Newsletters

Newsletter 31 July 2020

Dear Neighbours We hope everyone is well and enjoying moments of sun! Or at least, sheltering from the heat. This week, Kevin [https://www.barnsburylaycock.

By Francisca Sepúlveda 31 Jul 2020

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Older residents welcome People Friendly Streets

Kevin Fallon chats to Barnsbury resident Alex van Rose about his experience of navigating Islington’s streets as he recovers from a second stroke.

By Kevin Fallon 31 Jul 2020

Newsletters

Newsletter 19 July 2020

Dear Neighbours We hope you are all well and continuing to keep healthy and safe. Today marks our last big push leafleting Barnsbury and St

By Francisca Sepúlveda 19 Jul 2020

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Residents' survey - 2 minute poll

Help us understand your experience of traffic and streets in Barnsbury and St Mary's wards. Take 2 minutes to respond to our survey.

By Multiple authors 12 Jul 2020

Issues

Parents and children fear road danger outside their schools

Rachael explains the problems caused by traffic navigating narrow Islington streets during the school run.

By Rachael Swynnerton 12 Jul 2020