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Islington Clinical Commissioning Group
Islington Clinical Commissioning Group has been established to commission health services for our patients and the population of Islington and will be accountable to to the NHS Commissioning Board. Thet are required to make decisions about what health services the local population needs (commissioning). The CCG is made up of... Continue reading
Posted yesterday at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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Child Protection and Safeguarding Annual Report
The number of children subject to a child protection plan in Islington was 115 in February 2013 (latest report to the Islington Safeguarding Children Board). This reflects a rate of 34 per 10,000 (0-17 years population) which is below the average England rate (37.8 per 10,000 in March 2012) and... Continue reading
Posted yesterday at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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Air Quality Draft Report
A number of recommendations to improve air quality in Islington have been put forward in a draft report to the borough council. Suggestions include funding to investigate the implementation of a borough-wide Low Emission Zone (LEZ), low-cost cycle tracks, setting up an air quality working group and planting particular species... Continue reading
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2011 Census - Further Information Released
Thursday 16 May 2013 saw the release of the latest set of data from the 2001 Census. The GIA Intelligence Unit has produced a key facts containing the headlines for London. See here. Continue reading
Posted yesterday at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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Energy Strategy 2013-2016
The Energy Strategy adopted by the Executive Committee on 7 February 2013 has a five point plan: Making fuel cheaper so that people can afford to stay warm Providing Green jobs for local people through the development of a green economy Keeping residents warmer by developing improving the fuel efficiency... Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme was introduced by government in 2008. Organisations that meet the qualification criteria, based on how much electricity they consumed in 2008, are obliged to participate in the CRC. As well as reducing carbon emissions, the scheme will help organisations save money by reducing their energy... Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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The Mayor's Vision for Cycling in London
The Mayor's Vision for Cycling will create a 'Crossrail for the bike' as part of his plans for a nearly £1 billion investment in London cycling. The route will run for more than 15 miles, very substantially segregated, from the western suburbs, through the heart of London, to Canary Wharf... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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Police and Crime Plan 2013 - 2016
The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 requires the Mayor’s Office for Policing And Crime (MOPAC) to produce a Police and Crime Plan that sets out a strategy for policing and crime reduction for London over four years. The Mayor of London is required to consult Londoners about his... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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London Jobs and Growth Plan
Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, has announced the publication of the LEP’s Jobs and Growth Plan for London. The plan reflects the consultation work carried out recently by the four priority groups that the LEP has established. It will help to deliver jobs and growth for London through: Skills and... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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The Wealth Gap in London
This GLA Intelligence Update takes a brief look at evidence around the wealth gap in London and examines how this has changed in recent years. Its key findings are: • There is a significant gap between the rich and poor in London, both in terms of their wealth and their... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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UK Peace Index 2013: Exploring the Fabric of Peace in the UK from 2003 to 2012
This publication from the Institute for Economics and Peace provides a measure of the levels of peacefulness within the United Kingdom from 2003 to 2012. It defines peace as the absence of violence or the absence of the fear of violence. Looks at the five most peaceful (Broadland, Three Rivers,... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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Islington Plaques
A complete A - Z of Islington's plaques commemorating famous residents and people involved in Islington in the past can be found here. Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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Scores on the Doors
Scores on the Doors is an independent information service which uses the Food Standards Agency National Food Hygiene Scheme to rate pubs, clubs, take-aways and restaurants for hygiene. In Islington 1,891 businesses have currently been rated scoring from 5 (best) to 0 (worst). 27 businesses were rated zero. Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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Freedom of the Borough
An indomitable charity worker and two outstanding headteachers with over a century of public service between them make up Islington's awards for Honoury Freepersons of the Borough 2013.It is the first time since the all-conquering Arsenal Ladies Football Team was awarded the prestigious title in 2007 that the honour has... Continue reading
Posted Apr 24, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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Word Festival 2013
This year’s Word Festival is bigger and more ambitious than ever. The Word Festival is an ambitious initiative of commissioned activities, events and workshops which focuses on and explores the pleasure of reading and writing and freedom of expression. It will start on 1 May 2013 and will be a... Continue reading
Posted Apr 24, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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Adult Community Learning
The brochure for courses starting in the summer term - April, May and June is now out and new courses are starting. Check out what you would like to do here. Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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Islington Refugee Integration Strategy
The Refugee Integration Strategy was produced to enable the Council and its key strategic partners, such as the Police and the Primary Care Trust, to take a co-ordinated and strategic approach to the integration of refugees in Islington and the better planning of relevant services. The Strategy aims to set... Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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The Really, Really Useful Guide 2013
This guide provides phone numbers and web addresses for the Council's most essential services. Copies have been delivered free with the Council Tax bill but if you missed it you can download a copy here or pick up a copy from your local library, leisure centre, children’s centre or the... Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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Islington Plan for Looked After Children and Care Leavers 2011-14
The Islington Plan for Looked After Children and Care Leavers 2011-2014 follows on from the first plan for looked after children. This outlines the vision and actions to ensure that looked after children grow up to be happy, healthy and safe, and care leavers have the support they need to... Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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Family and Parent Supporting Strategy 2012 - 2015
This document describes a strategy for achieving a vision for parenting support in Islington. It sets out a common vision and what will be arranged to ensure that positive family life and parenting are supported. A summary document can be accessed here. Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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Housing Stock
The Valuation Office Agency has released updates and an expansion on the council tax band and property attribute release last published on 1 September 2011. New tables have been added to this release which provide information pertaining to the period in which properties were built. See the link here. The... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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City Safe Havens
Islington is now part of the CitySafe Havens campaign which offers young people a place to go, a Safe Haven, when they are feeling threatened. The CitySafe Havens are local businesses or organisations with especially trained staff who can help young people when they are in a difficult situation. CitySafe... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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Islington Resident Support Scheme
On 1 April 2013, the government abolished Community Care Grants and Crisis Loans (living expenses) previously administered by the Department for Work and Pensions. The council has been given reduced funding to administer some form of local welfare provision. Islington Council in partnership with Cripplegate Foundation has set up a... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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Healthwatch Islington
Healthwatch aims to improve health and social care in the borough and is the main voice for members of the community and the voluntary sector. The telephone number is 020 7832 5814 and is based at Voluntary Action Islington, 200A Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JP. The web-site is: healthwatchislington.co.uk and... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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Business Demographics and Survival Rates
The London Data store produces statistics showing the survival rates of businesses by borough. In Islington 86% survived their first year in 2010 (the latest data) compared to an Inner London rate of 83%. 2,180 new businesses were created in islington in 2011 - 450 more than the year before... Continue reading
Posted Mar 13, 2013 at InfoIslington - Islington Reference Library
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