Home improvements: greening estates

How the council is improving shared spaces on estates across the borough

What Islington Council is doing

The council has committed £10million to transforming shared spaces on estates across the borough. More than 200 projects have been funded so far and work has already begun to improve playgrounds, recycling areas, landscaping, accessibility and seating at different locations in Islington.

One example is Montague Court

(pictured), where the council worked with residents on a landscaping project to discourage anti-social behaviour and improve the look of the area. This included new fencing, planters, and a small wildlife meadow, as well as new shrubs and a tree.

One of the residents involved in the project was so impressive, they were offered a job on Islington Council’s gardening team!

What you can do

So far, approximately £6million of the fund has been allocated. The current set of projects were suggested by residents, councillors and council staff earlier this year.

Submissions are now closed, but the council will re-open them later this year to hear more ideas from residents about how to improve their neighbourhoods.

Keep an eye on the council website for updates: islington.gov. uk/Thriving Neighbourhoods