Discover Islington blog

Festive fun that fits your budget!

Affordable ways to shop, celebrate and stay cosy in Islington this winter

Support for families made simple

We speak to Becky Pryce from the council's Family Information Service to learn how they help residents navigate family life

Healthy Generations hits a new note

Founder Peter Crockett on creating music that brings people together

IslingtonLife winter 2025

An audio description of the latest magazine from Islington Council

Planting Little Seedlings with The Garden Classroom 

Connecting Islington’s youngest residents to nature

Young child in wellies sitting on the ground with autumn leaves

Have yourself a greener little Christmas

Festive cheer without the waste

Men are part of the change: 16 Days of Activism

Together, we can create a safer Islington for all

Making a Victorian home energy smart

One resident's retrofit journey

A man and woman in their garden smiling at the camera

Fighting fraud and finding hope 

How the Council's Trading Standards team helped a resident reclaim £12,600 and peace

Man looking at camera thoughtfully with blue sky background

SHINE: warming homes and hearts

We joined energy Doctor Simon Connor on a visit to help a local resident stay warm this winter

From trash to treasure

Islington recyclers wanted!

Sugar, spice and health advice

Dr Joan St John tips for ethnically diverse communities on managing diabetes and high blood pressure

Three Black ladies smiling at the camera, all wearing glasses, the one in the middle holds a book called 'World Foods'