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30 Most Recent News Stories
Bridget condemns Labour's 'crocodile tears' on housing
Sat 9th Aug 2008
Parliamentary campaigner Bridget Fox is calling for more central Government help for Islington Council to build new homes for local people. Work has started on new family homes at Boleyn Road N1 and Armour Close N7, built and funded by Islington Council.
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Read "Bridget condemns Labour's 'crocodile tears' on housing" in full (183 words).
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Islington racks up cycle racks
Thu 7th Aug 2008
The Liberal Democrats running Islington have doubled the amount of cycle parking in the borough over the last year - and have promised to double them again. Islington now has twice the number of bike racks than neighbouring borough Hackney.
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Read "Islington racks up cycle racks" in full (226 words).
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Long Summer of Park Perfection in Islington
Thu 7th Aug 2008
Improvements to another two of Islington's parks have been unveiled. Local councillors from Bunhill and St. Mary's wards went along to some of their local green space to enjoy the park revamps at Laycock Street and Radnor Street.
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Read "Long Summer of Park Perfection in Islington " in full (344 words).
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Islington ignored as Labour Government rejects borough bids
Wed 6th Aug 2008
Transport campaigners right across Islington were dismayed this week as the Labour Government snubbed the borough by refusing funds for transport improvements. Archway, Old Street Roundabout, Highbury Corner, and Drayton Park station all hoped to see a share of a £200 million Government fund for transport improvements. But the Government has refused to put down cash for any of the four Islington schemes.
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Read "Islington ignored as Labour Government rejects borough bids " in full (214 words).
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Defending health services in Finsbury
Fri 1st Aug 2008
The Labour Government's plans to reorganise local GPs could see Finsbury Health Centre close. This is partly because the current building may be unsuitable. Local Lib Dems are determined to protect access to vital health services for people in Finsbury.
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Read "Defending health services in Finsbury" in full (213 words).
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Lib Dems receive vote of tree confidence from unexpected source
Tue 29th Jul 2008
Erratic local Labour MP Emily Thornberry took time out of her schedule of berating Islington Liberal Democrats to write and table an amendment to a parliamentary motion, in which she singles out and praises Islington Liberal Democrats for their commitment to protecting the borough's trees.
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Read "Lib Dems receive vote of tree confidence from unexpected source " in full (287 words).
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Green power reaches new heights in Finsbury
Fri 25th Jul 2008
A 19-storey tower block on City Road in Finsbury now boasts a rooftop wind turbine thanks to Islington's Liberal Democrat Council. The 12-metre high turbine is generating power for the communal lighting, lifts, water pumps, CCTV, and concierge area of Kestrel House.
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Read "Green power reaches new heights in Finsbury " in full (166 words).
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Islington kids get all-new football pitch in time for summer
Thu 24th Jul 2008
The Mayor of Islington has opened a brand new sports facility at Elthorne Park. Local Hillrise councillors have been calling for new facilities at Elthorne for some time, and all three - Fiona Dunlop, Greg Foxsmith, and Julia Williams - came along to unveil the new third-generation top-quality astroturf football pitch.
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Read "Islington kids get all-new football pitch in time for summer " in full (294 words).
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Labour's 10p Tax Rise Hits Islington Residents
Fri 18th Jul 2008
Across our borough, local people are feeling the pinch from Labour's recent tax hit on the least well off. Local campaigner Bridget Fox has met with many residents who have been impacted by Gordon Brown's decision to double the tax on the poorest people in the UK.
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Read "Labour's 10p Tax Rise Hits Islington Residents" in full (150 words).
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Work-out in Whittington Park
Fri 18th Jul 2008
A new outdoor gym has been opened in Whittington Park by local Junction ward councillors Ursula Woolley and Stefan Kasprzyk, who welcomed the latest improvement to their local park. The unusual and innovative equipment brings indoor gym machines outdoors, and will let all park users and local residents have a free workout.
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Read "Work-out in Whittington Park " in full (247 words).
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Registrar religious beliefs must not undermine gay partnership law - Sarah Ludford
Wed 16th Jul 2008
In a move that aroused interest across Europe, Islington Council has decided to appeal against a tribunal judgment that they discriminated against registrar Lillian Ladele by requiring her to officiate at gay civil partnerships despite her religious beliefs. London MEP Baroness Sarah Ludford, the Liberal Democrat European justice & human rights spokeswoman and a former Islington councillor, has welcomed the decision to appeal.
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Read "Registrar religious beliefs must not undermine gay partnership law - Sarah Ludford" in full (212 words).
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Registrar Finding Will Be Appealed
Tue 15th Jul 2008
Liberal Democrat-run Islington Council has confirmed that it will be appealing the recent tribunal finding regarding one of its registrars, who refuses to carry out Civil Partnership ceremonies as part of her duties.
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Read "Registrar Finding Will Be Appealed" in full (55 words).
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Lib Dems braced for showdown over Finsbury skyscraper
Fri 11th Jul 2008
The two-year battle to stop a 39-storey skyscraper on Old Street reached a critical point this week as planning inspectors sat to decide on Islington council's 2007 decision to refuse planning permission for the tower. Local Liberal Democrat councillor Ruth Polling attended the hearing to fight against the tower on behalf of local residents.
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Read "Lib Dems braced for showdown over Finsbury skyscraper" in full (307 words).
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Councillors demand new gambling law
Wed 9th Jul 2008
Islington Liberal Democrat councillors have called for national changes to licensing laws surrounding gambling, after the existing law acted to silence local objections to a new gaming arcade at Archway.
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Read "Councillors demand new gambling law " in full (398 words).
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Senior Labour councillor in homophobia row
Wed 2nd Jul 2008
A senior Islington Labour councillor has been accused by local Liberal Democrats of supporting a councillor who was kicked out of office for making a false statement about an opponent's personal character and conduct for electoral advantage.
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Read "Senior Labour councillor in homophobia row" in full (423 words).
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Councillors Welcome New Striptease Bill
Thu 26th Jun 2008
Liberal Democrat councillors this week welcomed action in Parliament to change the rules about licensing lap-dancing clubs. Last October Lib Dem councillors fought against an application to turn the historic Archway Tavern into a lap-dancing club, but found themselves hamstrung by the licensing laws passed by the Labour Government- which don't allow councils in London to apply special conditions to bars becoming "sex encounter establishments" if they already have a license to serve alcohol.
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Read "Councillors Welcome New Striptease Bill " in full (263 words).
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