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News New housing welcomed in Victorian style The standards you can expect Rydon’s Phil DeLaFosse, Darran Cooper and Andy Page with Islington Mayor Jilani Chowdhury (pictured second from right) Dozens of residents joined Islington Council’s housing partner Hyde Group and construction contractor, Rydon, to mark the opening of Phase 2 of the Packington Estate redevelopment, N1. The Victorian-themed event in September was opened by Islington Mayor Jilani Chowdhury. Gentlemen in top hats and frock coats and ladies in bustles and bonnets mingled with families who enjoyed carousel rides, traditional games and refreshments. The celebration marked the opening of The Arc, a development of 122 private and affordable homes with a new community centre and shops on the ground floor. It replaces 94 existing 1960s-built council flats. The ten year project to demolish and rebuild the Packington Estate’s 539 homes started in 2007. When completed in 2017, it will have delivered 1,000 new homes, many for affordable rent. Top Good Food Borough For the second year running, Islington has been named London’s “Top Good Food Borough”. Food charity Sustain looked at Islington’s record in areas such as providing high-quality school food and helping local people to grow food. Islington came out on top after close working between the council, public health team and voluntary sector. Islington Council is committed to providing quality customer service. We make the following promise: We will be fair in the way ✓ we deliver services and treat everyone equally, with courtesy and respect We will provide polite, ✓ welcoming and efficient services, that are accessible to all We will provide helpful ✓ information and secure transactions on our website We will answer our phones ✓ quickly and endeavour to deal with your enquiry or issue during your first call. If we can’t, we will call you back the next working day ✓ ✓ ✓ We will respond to your emails and letters in plain English within ten working days We will respond to your complaints within 21 days We will seek your feedback on the services we provide and publish the results on our website 6
www.islington.gov.uk Helping teenagers to keep studying Three of Islington Council's newest apprentices Celebrating local apprentices The hard work and achievements of over 70 Islington Council apprentices were celebrated last month. Apprentices and their managers were presented with certificates in recognition of their achievements and the contributions they have made to the council. The event also provided an opportunity to welcome the next round of young people who will soon begin their apprenticeships. Since the council launched its apprenticeship scheme in 2009, 73 young residents have taken part, earning valuable skills, experience and in many cases, qualifications too. An additional 34 apprentices will have been recruited by the end of this year. Former council apprentices are now being recruited to act as ambassadors for the scheme and will be involved in promoting the apprenticeships to local unemployed young people. 30 year-old Kerry Wickens completed her apprenticeship within the Electoral Services team in Islington Council earlier this year. She has since been permanently employed as an Electoral Services Officer. Kerry said: “When I applied for the scheme I’d only worked for our family business, so my skills and work experience were limited. “As part of my apprenticeship I studied one day a week at City and Islington College, towards an NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration. I’ve also completed a foundation course with the Association of Electoral Administrators, which gives me a strong foundation in all of the laws and processes around electoral systems.” 75 per cent of Islington Council’s apprentices who have completed their placements are now in education, employment or training. Anyone interested in a council apprenticeship can keep an eye on opportunities by visiting www.islington.gov.uk/about/ jobs-careers Islington Council is launching a bursary scheme that will mean more sixth-form students in the borough can stay in further education. The council will be ‘topping up’ the financial support offered by the Education Funding Agency to lowincome students aged 16-19, who might otherwise have to drop out of education due to lack of funds. Students who live in Islington and were eligible in year 11 for free school meals will be able to claim up to £300 a year to help pay for a range of equipment and activities needed to complete their studies. This might include books, special clothing, residential trips and travel costs to college, university open days and work experience. More details will be available in the next edition of IslingtonLife. In the meantime speak to your College or visit www.islington.gov.uk/bursary 7
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