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Author Archives: William Perrin
Street works in Islington 2009 – 13,000 sets of works 81,000 days ?
The Council has sent me a spreadsheet of street works in Islington in 2009 in response to an FOI request. There are over 13,000 entries or about 50 every working day. Street works encompasses a range of activites – not … Continue reading
Choudury Mansions, Pembroke Street – old Marquis of Salisbury pub
There is a revolting mess of rubbish in the bin yard of Choudury Mansions on Pembroke Street which I am reporting to the council as a health hazard. I then found out from this Islington Tribune article and discussion with … Continue reading
Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation
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Floating garden on Regents Canal breaks mooring
This island garden and nesting area for birds broke its mooring and formed an odd barrier across the canal this weekend.
Posted in Wildlife and Nature
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Copenhagen Street road closure over-running – will contractors be fined?
Copenhagen Street is closed at the junction with York Way – on the one hand this makes a hectic road calmer but causes inconvenience. The works by BAM Nuttall for Argent and the Kings Cross railway lands development were due … Continue reading
Sewage problem, Carnoustie Drive
There was an unpleasant sewage problem on Carnoustie Drive on Sunday morning. This manhole cover is overflowing with smelly drain water which flows around the corner onto Bingfield Street and then into a drain near the junction with Caledonian Road. … Continue reading
Another Kings Cross street closure – Caledonia Street 25 Sept- 2Oct
This closure for water main works from 25 September to 2 October or completion, whichever is the sooner. This will mean a lot more taxis down Wharfdale Road.
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Bin and gone – cleaning up North Kings Cross, again
There has been an increase in problems with litter and tipping in the North part of Caledonian Ward in the last few months. Stuart has been assiduously reporting problems on Rufford Street to Contact islington and I have been doing … Continue reading
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Death in Argyle Square
A 25 year old man died in Argyle Square on Saturday 11th September. According to reports from Argyle Square Residents Association and an officer on the scene, the man got out of an SUV car and crossed the street into … Continue reading
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