What the council is doing

Across the borough teams of electricians, plumbers, roofers, and bathroom and kitchen fitters are busy making Islington’s council homes better, safer and greener for local people. They’re part of the council’s major works programme which will see a whopping £63m invested  in homes this year alone, with improvements to nearly 10,000 homes.

Over the next five years more than 120 lifts will also be upgraded or completely replaced – with work already happening at Harvist and St Luke’s Estates. Upgrades to older buildings can be tricky but are important to make homes fit for the future. Like the innovative new low-carbon heating system being installed at Bevin Court, a unique Grade II-listed building. Or the modern double-glazed windows being fitted at Grade II-listed Charles Rowan House – which was designed by the same man behind the famous police phone box, the one and only Dr Who’s TARDIS!

Working with residents

When it’s time for major works, the council gets in touch with tenants and leaseholders as early as possible to let them know and help shape the plans. Each project has a dedicated resident liaison officer who’ll work with residents throughout. For leaseholders, the council’s home ownership team is also on hand to help with understanding and making payments.

If you live on an Islington estate, you can find out more about major works at islington.gov.uk/MajorWorks