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#GunnerGetJabbed returns

A local resident shares his experience of getting vaccinated at the Emirates

Ryan Walker sat down while being administered his first Covid vaccination

Q&A: Alice Markey

How local resident Alice Markey broke into the film sector

Getting Set Ready with Alice Markey

Bringing local talent and local employers together

The Islington working website is the place to go to for residents looking for local jobs- and businesses looking for the best local candidates. It’s quick, simple and FREE!

Portrait Of Female Tutor With Safety Glasses Teaching Auto Mechanic Apprenticeship At College

Let’s Talk!

First Wednesday of every month - 10.30am - 12pm Share your thoughts and find solutions using local knowledge

Let's Talk

We are Cally Community Plan

Talking to Mubanga who volunteers at Copenhagen Food Bank

Mubanga

We are Cally Community Plan

Talking to Sarah of Barnsbury and Cally Mutual Aid Group

Cally Plan - Sarah

We are Cally Community Plan

Talking to Doreen, a local resident and volunteer

Doreen at Jean Stokes Community Centre

We are Cally Community Plan

Talking to Sue of the Greening Cally Group

Cally Plan - Sue

Ethical food delivery – Wings

Why not give Wings a try?

Wings rider delivering food to a customer

Making room for Better Space in Islington

Better Space, a joint venture between Islington Council and City, University of London , is opening its doors to provide affordable workspace and skills and employment initiatives for Islington's small businesses and residents

Islington Council Chief Executive Linzi Roberts-Egan Joined by leaders and advocates of Islington’s new BetterSpace workspace

Summer of cycling

Islington has a lot to offer cyclists

Photograph: two children cycle in a park; the younger girl has stabilisers on her bike.

Covid Safe Businesses – helping us all

Over a thousand businesses have registered for the council's Covid Safe Scheme.

Alt text: Photo montage of seven different businesses, with owners and/or staff members holding a placard reading: "Shop Local" and "We are a Covid Safe Business".