May 9th, 2008 by highburyeast
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Notification about a Full Planning Application (P070129-C4C5) in East Area for 33 Highbury Grove, N5 for approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (refuse storage) and condition 5 (sheds) of planning consent ref: P070129
The planning application can be viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here. The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm).
As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Helen Dilks on 020 7527 2401 by June 5th
May 9th, 2008 by highburyeast
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From mid-June you should expect to see improvements to street cleaning in and around Highbury. Street cleaning service in residential roads that will occur on the same day that refuse and recycling collections are made to ensure roads are left clean and tidy.
The street cleaning service will also feature mobile ‘team sweeps’ that will enable a greater emphasis on litter collection and the ability to target litter hot spots at times of need. For example in high pedestrian areas, or outside schools during or after peak times. This also means if there is a problem in your road that needs sorting outside of your normal street sweeping day - let us know and we can get it sorted.
The Green Team will work alongside the refuse and recycling crews. They will be monitoring service delivery, encouraging the crews to do better, by putting lids back on bins, clearing up spillage and dealing with your eqnquiries.
They will also be running a ‘Love the Street you Live In’ to encourage residents to take more care and litter less, making Highbury better for all of us!
May 9th, 2008 by highburyeast
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Come along to Logs, Stag Beetles and Nettles on May 24th on Highbury Fields. From 11am - 1 pm.
April 29th, 2008 by highburyeast
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Petherton Road
has had a facelift with new pavements and reduced traffic speeds at the junction with Green lanes. The new paving scheme has also improved access for wheelchair users and vulnerable residents with even pavements and dropped curbs. The changes were made after a local resident raised concerns about how messy the area was and how dangerous the pavements were.
The resident said: “I’m very pleased that the council listened to our concerns by putting in the dropped kerbs and the smooth pavement. It has enabled me to get around in my wheelchair to local shops, mini supermarket and the bus stop independently. The council also took the opportunity to resurface the traffic island and plant new trees, which look great. Other resident’s have mentioned how much they appreciate the changes and how much better the road looks.’’
Cllr John Gilbert said: “This is a great improvement to the area – and we want to do more. If you have a hotspot you feel needs improving let us know and we can work with you and the council to make it happen.”
See the before and after pictures!
April 29th, 2008 by highburyeast
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After many comments from residents about bus safety and bus driver behaviour the council has taken action to improve things for Islington residents on public transport.
The aim is to ensure drivers respect the local residents and businesses along their routes, and passengers respect both drivers and fellow travellers.
And we need you to report incidents - this allows the council, the police and transport for London to take action - including extra training for drivers so that you can be more confident when travelling by bus.
There are a number of ways to ensure London Buses can identify the driver and vehicle on a particular route: Read the rest of this entry »
April 28th, 2008 by highburyeast
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Cllr Terry Stacy has welcomed the news that Highbury Barn and Blackstock Road are to get new hanging baskets this summer.
Along with Holloway Road, Upper Street and Seven Sisters Road the baskets will be go up from the 27th May with installation completed by the 14th June.
Cllr Stacy said: “This is great news. Every year we are working with traders and spending more to make the barn an attractive place to shop and spend time. The baskets will make a big difference and finally we may feel summer is coming!”
April 28th, 2008 by highburyeast
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Many of you may have heard that the council plans to remove a tree on Fieldway Crescent. This is a large plane tree and is a very important part of the street landscape here. We have had contact from lots of residents about this and know about the concerns of the loss of the tree.
We have spoken to officers and this is the situation so far as we understand it:
There are several related issues here, the health of the tree and the condition of a number of homes nearby and what the tree will be replaced with.
Islington has lots of trees and we are very proud of these. However, in the ten years we have represented you it has been clear that many of the trees planted decades ago were not an ideal type of tree for such built up streets. As a council we get lots of claims from homeowners for insurance claims for damage to their home as a result of the impact very large trees. The Fieldway Crescent case is not unique and we have dealt with many over the years. As a result of our desire to retain as many trees as possible we have invested in an amazing team of tree officers, equipment, surveys and policies to make sure this happens (more on this later)
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April 28th, 2008 by highburyeast
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Notification about a Full Planning Application (P080623) in East Area for 67 Aberdeen Park, N5 for the erection of ground floor and roof level extensions including the formation of a rear roof terrace, creation of an underground car park and elevational alterations.
The planning application can be viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here. The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm).
As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Vicki Killeen on 020 7527 2794 by May 22nd
April 28th, 2008 by highburyeast
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Notification about a Full Planning Application (P080734) in East Area for 7 Fieldway Crescent, N5 for demolition of WC and shower extension, shed and pergola. Single storey infill extension between main part of existing rear extension and Horsell Road. frontage, involving raising wall on street frontage to a total height of 3.2 metres above pavement level.
The planning application can be viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here. The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm).
As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Edward Hands on 020 7527 2359 by May 14th
