Steve Hitchins passes away
The sudden death last night of former Islington Council leader Steve Hitchins has brought grief to his many friends, colleagues and family. … Read the full post »
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Labour councillor in Islington quits over anti-Semitism
Councillor Gary Poole (St Mary’s ward, Islington South) tweeted his resignation from the Labour Party. … Read the full post »
Former treasurer of Jeremy Corbyn’s local Labour Party resigns
A former treasurer of Jeremy Corbyn’s local Labour Party has quit the party over the latest anti-Semitism row to hit Labour. … Read the full post »
Partners for Islington up their bill, then send me a ‘free’ calendar
I’d be happier with receiving a free 2017 calendar from Partners for Improvement in Islington if I hadn’t also just received a bill from them with a big increase in their management fee for the property I’m in. … Read the full post »
What happens after you tell the local press and MP that Thames Water has left water flooding down a street since the start of the year…
Amazing what copying in the Member of Parliament and the local newspapers can do to Thames Water’s ability to repair leaks. … Read the full post »
The miracle of the empty pavement, reprised
A touch under three years ago I first tried reporting graffiti on a phone box at this location near Crouch End, and was told it wouldn’t be removed as the phone box itself was due for removal shortly. … Read the full post »
Labour councillors want cannabis smokers to be kicked out of council housing
Gary Poole, one of Labour’s representatives for St Mary’s ward, said it was a “scandal” that those using the drug should be allowed to live in council properties. … Read the full post »
Oh look, what’s just round the corner from Emily Thornberry’s Islington office?
Islington South Labour MP got into trouble with her comments about England flags. But look what a Liberal Democrat found in her constituency. … Read the full post »
Why was water left leaking down a Crouch End street for over 6 months?
There’s a wider lesson for public services in the story of the water leak that went on for over 6 months. … Read the full post »
New renting option coming to Britain – and to Archway
Corporate renting – where the landlord is a company, not an individual – has been long-established in the United States. … Read the full post »