Discover Islington blog

Back to school

Prepare for the new school year

Clerkenwell and Islington tour guide opportunity

Fancy training to become a tour guide in your local area?

How the Gay Gooners and Arsenal FC changed Walt’s life

Finding community through football and fostering

Transforming Victorian stables into creative workspaces

Inside the future Garrett Street Makerspace

Boosting local business with Better Space

Supporting entrepreneurs to grow and connect

Helping children find their voice

New instruments and creative resources are helping children learn, play and sing with Singalong Songs

Shearling Way springs to life

Residents celebrate a vibrant transformation

From underused ball court to thriving community hub

The story of how Bovingdon Close has completely transformed

From first opportunity to full-time role

We spoke to local resident Yas about how an internship with TechnologyOne changed his life for the better

Creating the future

Braulio and Nick reveal how young people can get the skills for tomorrow’s creative careers through an exciting summer programme – Young Islington Digital Creators.

Islington wins again at Green Flag Awards

Barnard Park joins 14 others in Islington, having received the nationally recognised standard for parks quality, a Green Flag Award

Arsenal parade clean-up

As the crowds dispersed and Arsenal’s first Premier League trophy parade in 22 years came to a close, a dedicated team of council staff and councillors came together to lead one of the largest clean-up operations the borough has ever seen