Posts Tagged ‘Caroline Russell’
Islington councillor calls for protection of trans-inclusive toilets
Caroline Russell AM says any outcome following Supreme Court ruling that makes life harder for trans people would be ‘extraordinarily cruel’
Read More‘Ditch cars for good,’ says Islington councillor as study shows cleaner air after ULEZ expansion
Caroline Russell says ‘it’s a shame it took so long’ for City Hall to extend low-emission zone
Read MoreTown Hall announces ‘hybrid’ parking to curb ‘explosion’ of dockless e-bikes
Council to install more parking bays, restrictions and incentives as hire bike trips skyrocket
Read MoreIslington to keep council tax exemptions and discounts for low income residents
Cllr Gulcin Ozdemir said it was a ‘crucial part of the safety net we have to support our residents’
Read MoreIslington councillor quizzes Sadiq Khan over fossil fuel advertising on London’s transport network
Caroline Russell AM said mayor has failed to live up to a promise to limit adverts from harmful companies
Read MoreConcern over council’s retrofitting advice – as environment boss admits grant system ‘not fit for purpose’
Town Hall’s retrofitting handbook goes out to consultation later this year
Read More‘This just stinks’: Anger mounts over controversial ice rink plans following release of internal council emails
Town Hall accused of ‘staggering arrogance’ after adviser’s call to ‘make it look as though we are listening’ goes public
Read More‘Very parched’: Residents urged to help as fears grow over health of Islington’s trees
Appeal follows concern over row of beech trees on Highbury Corner
Read More‘We don’t want soft play’: Ice skaters urge council to put skids on plan to shut popular Islington rink
Sobell Leisure Centre’s future is up in the air after facilities were destroyed by flooding last year
Read MoreIslington’s new Green opposition leader vows to be ‘constructive’
Cllr Benali Hamdache replaces Cllr Caroline Russell, who will have her hands full as a committee chair at the London Assembly
Read More‘Significant pressures’: Council tax hike confirmed as Town Hall outlines cost-of-living budget
‘We need to invest in services that matter to local residents,’ says finance boss
Read MoreNew Year Honours 2023: British Library chief Roly Keating knighted for services to literature
Keating, who is married to Islington councillor Caroline Russell, said the accolade is a ‘wonderful way to start a milestone year’
Read More‘Vital’: Council tax to be cut by 95 per cent for thousands of people in hardship
Discount expected to reach 27,000 residents – but Greens call on council to cut tax entirely for worst-off
Read More‘People are already at breaking point’: Islington Council declares cost-of-living emergency
Town Hall calls on government to introduce a range of support measures
Read MoreTeenage boy dies after being stabbed in Highbury Fields – with police appealing for witnesses
Detectives have launched a murder inquiry after the boy was found injured around 9pm last night
Read MoreCouncil-picked site welcomed by the Traveller community – but neighbours call it ‘inadequate and disrespectful’
London Gypsies and Travellers policy co-ordinator says ‘small-scale’ development on Ronalds Road is a ‘really positive step’
Read MoreGreen campaigners call for ‘positive action’ from residents as Islington fights climate crisis
Islington is one of six boroughs most at risk from weather extremes, according to City Hall
Read MoreLocal elections 2022: Labour maintains control in Islington – but Greens cause an upset in Highbury
Labour stalwart Sue Lukes loses her seat as Greens celebrate two new councillors
Read MoreIslington politicians approve ‘recovery budget’ that will see council tax rise by over four per cent
Town Hall finance chief says Town Hall is ‘prioritising services to help local people cope with the cost of living crisis’
Read More‘Stands against reason’: Campaign groups push north London councils for eleventh-hour rethink on controversial new incinerator
Groups including Extinction Rebellion are calling for emergency meetings to be held before contract is formally signed next week
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