# islington (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover islington. Page: Feed: --- ## [London’s A-Level results: uneven outcomes, uncertain futures](https://www.onlondon.co.uk/londons-a-level-results-uneven-outcomes-uncertain-futures/) _2026-08-17 · Dave Hill · OnLondon_ As usual, headline reactions to the latest A-Level results, published last week, focussed on how bad it is that London schools did best. Almost 33 per cent of A-level entries were awarded A\* or A grades, extending their lead over the rest of England. Other areas saw improvements too, but all the talk, yet again, \[…\] The post London’s A-Level results: uneven outcomes, uncertain futures appeared… ## [Charles Wright: The impressive comeback of Hornsey Town Hall](https://www.onlondon.co.uk/charles-wright-the-impressive-comeback-of-hornsey-town-hall/) _2026-08-12 · Charles Wright · OnLondon_ The reorganisation of London local government in 1965 left a crop of redundant town halls across the capital. Hornsey Town Hall was arguably the finest of them. Completed in 1935, it was declared the best new building in London by the Royal Institute of British Architects and later described by the 20th Century Society as \[…\] The post Charles Wright: The impressive comeback of Hornsey Town Hall… ## [What new powers over taxes do Londoners think City Hall should have?](https://www.onlondon.co.uk/what-new-powers-over-taxes-do-londoners-think-city-hall-should-have/) _2026-08-10 · Dave Hill · OnLondon_ Andy Burnham has made giving more power to regional and local government a centrepiece of his programme for national government. This has been welcomed by politicians, think tanks and business organisations alike. Particular excitement has greeted the inclusion of “fiscal devolution” in the Prime Minister’s plans. They mean that local leaders will be able to \[…\] The post What new powers over taxes… ## [Westminster: A further corrective to the confected ‘vertical drinking’ row](https://www.onlondon.co.uk/westminster-a-further-corrective-to-the-confected-vertical-drinking-row/) _2026-08-08 · Dave Hill · OnLondon_ This might be labouring the point. But a vast and bovine media herd continues to swallow whole and passively regurgitate the arrant soufflé of a story that Westminster Council, in a frenzy of un-British, puritan fervour, intends to force alcohol consumers in Soho, Mayfair and Covent Garden to sit down while they’re doing it or \[…\] The post Westminster: A further corrective to the confected… ## [Richard Derecki: Beyond food banks](https://www.onlondon.co.uk/richard-derecki-beyond-food-banks/) _2026-08-08 · Richard Derecki · OnLondon_ It is a dark cloud hanging over our dynamic and wealth-creating economy that people, many people, continue to face food insecurity. They lack ready access to enough nutritious food for an active, healthy life, creating a toxic combination of hunger and uncertainty. That’s a definition, but what does it mean for those affected? For one \[…\] The post Richard Derecki: Beyond food banks appeared first… ## [Festus Akinbusoye: Safer homes in London will make for safer streets](https://www.onlondon.co.uk/festus-akinbusoye-safer-homes-in-london-will-make-for-safer-streets/) _2026-08-04 · Festus Akinbusoye · OnLondon_ Sadiq Khan deserves credit for following the Scottish public health approach to serious youth violence with London’s own violence reduction unit (VRU). When I was Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner, I had oversight of that county’s VRU, putting money and political capital behind it, rather than reaching only for enforcement. From hospital-based interventions to tackling \[…\] The post… ## [John Vane: Passing time in DSQ](https://www.onlondon.co.uk/john-vane-passing-time-in-dsq/) _2026-08-03 · John Vane · OnLondon_ Arriving at SpecSavers early meant finding something to do. From the other side of Bishopsgate, Liverpool Street beckoned, with its milling travellers and safe retail. I chose instead to trip down New Street, which is, of course, terribly old, and to explore Devonshire Square, which is terribly old too, but nowadays makes a modernity pitch \[…\] The post John Vane: Passing time in DSQ appeared first… ## [Julie Hamill: Escher at Somerset House – marvellous, if overfull](https://www.onlondon.co.uk/julie-hamill-escher-at-somerset-house-marvellous-if-overfull/) _2026-08-02 · Julie Hamill · OnLondon_ As a young teenager I had loads of time with nothing to do. Outside of school, the paper round, homework and housework, I spent a lot of time…staring. My imagination was never more captivated than when inside a good stare, usually with headphones on, listening to music. I stared most at the posters on my \[…\] The post Julie Hamill: Escher at Somerset House – marvellous, if overfull appeared first… ## [Transformation in Newington Green](https://www.barnsburylaycock.uk/transformation-in-newington-green-2/) _2026-04-30 · Nick Kocharhook · Barnsbury & Laycock Community Streets_ by David Harrison It is hard to picture what Newington Green was like when I first moved to the area in the 1980s. Gone, now, are the three lanes of traffic, speeding along at 30 mph. At that time, it was difficult enough to cross the roads, but there was ## [Elections in Barnsbury & Laycock](https://www.barnsburylaycock.uk/elections-in-barnsbury-laycock/) _2026-04-17 · Nick Kocharhook · Barnsbury & Laycock Community Streets_ Dear neighbours and supporters, With the Barnsbury ward and Laycock ward elections taking place on Thursday 7th May, we want to share a clear, factual overview of where each party stands in relation to the proposed Barnsbury & Laycock Liveable Neighbourhood scheme, and what the different voting options may mean ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6QJwnasndTLz) _2026-04-17 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [The Latest Evidence on Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods](https://www.barnsburylaycock.uk/the-latest-evidence-on-low-traffic-neighbourhoods/) _2026-04-01 · Nick Kocharhook · Barnsbury & Laycock Community Streets_ Many Barnsbury and Laycock residents will have heard about plans for a Liveable Neighbourhood scheme in our area. Similar schemes – often known as Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) – have been introduced across London over the last few years. They aim to reduce through traffic on residential streets using measures ## [Think Globally, Act Now: Two Consultations Are Afoot](https://www.barnsburylaycock.uk/think-globally-act-now-two-consultations-are-afoot/) _2026-03-01 · Nick Kocharhook · Barnsbury & Laycock Community Streets_ Dear friends and supporters, Islington is running two consultations on schemes that align with our aims of reducing traffic, improving road safety, and creating healthier, more liveable neighbourhoods. Even a short response expressing support makes a real difference, especially when positive voices are heard clearly. We are broadly supportive of ## [Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods Have Saved Lives](https://www.barnsburylaycock.uk/low-traffic-neighbourhoods-have-saved-lives/) _2026-02-01 · Guest Speaker · Barnsbury & Laycock Community Streets_ By David Harrison, Islington Living Streets Originally published as a Letter to the Editor in the Islington Gazette. Let’s begin 2026 with some very good news. In July last year, Jamie Furlong of the University of Westminster was the lead author of a remarkable piece of research . Assisted ## [Happy New Year, Neighbours!](https://www.barnsburylaycock.uk/happy-new-year-neighbours/) _2026-01-01 · Nick Kocharhook · Barnsbury & Laycock Community Streets_ Hello everyone, and welcome to 2026. As we leave 2025 behind, it’s a good moment to pause and reflect on how far we’ve come together, and to look ahead with hope and optimism. Over the past few years, the proposed Barnsbury and Laycock Liveable Neighbourhood (LN) ## [Mildmay is being transformed, and it’s good news for children](https://www.barnsburylaycock.uk/mildmay-is-being-transformed-and-its-good-news-for-children/) _2025-12-08 · Guest Speaker · Barnsbury & Laycock Community Streets_ David Harrison from Living Streets fills us in on the Council's work in Mildmay. Work is advancing on Islington’s first Liveable Neighbourhood, creating lovely, lively streets. This is to be achieved not just by reduced traffic (the main element of the People Friendly Streets schemes such ## [Why a Liveable Neighbourhood in Barnsbury Could Save Lives](https://www.barnsburylaycock.uk/why-a-liveable-neighbourhood-in-barnsbury-could-save-lives/) _2025-11-08 · neil christie · Barnsbury & Laycock Community Streets_ If you live in or around Barnsbury, you’ll know the tension: on quieter residential streets, we enjoy a sense of calm and safety, but just around the corner, busier roads carry the burden of heavy traffic, noise, and fumes. A Liveable Neighbourhood (LN) may seem like a bold ## [The Power of the Pedestrian Pound](https://www.barnsburylaycock.uk/the-power-of-the-pedestrian-pound/) _2025-10-02 · Rachael Swynnerton · Barnsbury & Laycock Community Streets_ Rachael explains how walking and cycling to local shops boost local economies as well as improving your health. Islington is renowned for its vibrant restaurant culture and shopping areas, with a variety of local businesses adding to its buzzing and diverse atmosphere. In today’s fast-paced world, convenience ## [Bluesky, Smiling at Me](https://www.barnsburylaycock.uk/bluesky-smiling-at-me/) _2025-05-25 · Nick Kocharhook · Barnsbury & Laycock Community Streets_ Spring truly has sprung here in Barnsbury! We hope you enjoyed the downright warm weather over the May Bank Holiday weekend, even if London has reverted to form since then. We have one small piece of news for you: our campaign is now on Bluesky! You can find our feed