School should be a safe and healthy place for all children, yet when my son started in reception at Thornhill School, one of the things I noticed was his classroom was just a few metres from the road where cars would park and regularly idle their engines. It felt unacceptable that all the early yearContinue reading “Thornhill School Living Street”
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Our Proposals for the Islington Council Clean Air Strategy
In 2024, we were asked to suggest our proposals for the 2024-2027 Islington Council Clean Air Strategy. Below you can see our list of priorities and actions which were developed by Islington Clean Air Parents after the Clean Air People’s Assembly. Priorities Actions We are currently awaiting news on the strategy. To find out more,Continue reading “Our Proposals for the Islington Council Clean Air Strategy”
Children Reclaim the Streets
Children are reclaiming space on their streets in Islington. This is a sign of a healthy habitat in our urban neighbourhoods, Rachael explores why we should all support their newfound freedom right now.
I Spy Family Walk: Winter
The sun was shining for our Winter family walk. We discovered interesting walkways and secret routes through Canonbury and St Mary’s before heading to a Parklet in St Peters.
Islington Together: Let’s talk about a greener future
Islington Together festival began with why climate change is a real problem for Islington and how the council plan to address it in partnership with the community.
COP26 – What can we do?
As world leaders meet for COP26 in Glasgow, what can we do to reduce the impacts of climate change.
Anti-idling Poster Campaign
Reduce pollution near your child’s school, nursery or local park by putting up posters in the surrounding roads, asking drivers to switch off.
How to campaign for a School Street in Islington
School Street schemes close school roads for pedestrian and cycling access only during pick up and drop off. They are proving to be hugely successful in creating a safer environment for children to walk, cycle and scoot, free from traffic. This significantly reduces air pollution caused by traffic, increases road safety and enables social distancing.Continue reading “How to campaign for a School Street in Islington”
ICAP meet Emily Thornberry MP to ask for more action against air pollution
A group of ICAP members met with Emily Thornberry MP on Saturday 12th October to highlight the issues of air pollution in Islington. We had a very successful meeting with our MP who showed great interest and support. Two of our newest members, Daniel and Monica joined us at 38 weeks pregnant and just aContinue reading “ICAP meet Emily Thornberry MP to ask for more action against air pollution”
Islington Clean Air Parents 