@RowChampion

Labour Councillor, Barnsbury Ward and Islington Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality and Transport

Joined February 2011
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⚠️Hornsey Street Reuse and Recycling Centre will reopen at 8am tomorrow after a fire caused disruption this week. Thankyou to residents for their patience while emergency repair works were carried out to make the site safe. You can find our normal opening hours here: nlwa.gov.uk/places-to-recycl…
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I sent a very important letter this week to the @IslingtonTrib - thank you to them for printing it. If you are over 66 and struggling with the cost of living - then you can apply to @IslingtonBC household support fund to get a one-off £200 payment. islington.gov.uk/benefits-an…
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Will Norman@willnorman22 Sep 2025
Excellent visit to @IslingtonBC today on our Big Community Transport Tour. I met with council leadership & community groups to hear about great work underway to transform how people walk & cycle in the borough. Inspiring to see partnership driving real change for local people!
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Accessible public toilets are vital for us all to enjoy London. We're working hard to improve our offer of free, accessible public toilets across @IslingtonBC and I'm encouraging our partners like @TfL to do the same. Here's my letter to them about provision at Farringdon.
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Islington Council
@IslingtonBC9 Jul 2025
Islington’s done it again! 🏆 We've been ranked the healthiest inner London borough for the fifth year in a row. From safer school streets to greener neighbourhoods, we’re building a borough where everyone can walk, wheel and breathe easy. 🚶🏼 🚲 🌳 Link in comments.
Alice Roberts, CPRE and Cllr Champion Cllr Rowena Champion, Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality, and Transport at Islington Council on the Robet Blair school street in Islington

ALT Alice Roberts, CPRE and Cllr Champion Cllr Rowena Champion, Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality, and Transport at Islington Council on the Robet Blair school street in Islington

People cycling around Islington

ALT People cycling around Islington

Schoolchildren walk and wheel on the improved streets outside Robert Blair Primary School

ALT Schoolchildren walk and wheel on the improved streets outside Robert Blair Primary School

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Islington Council
@IslingtonBC8 Jul 2025
We are thrilled to announce we have been awarded Platinum Accreditation by @DAHAlliance for our efforts in tackling domestic abuse. Keeping residents safe is our priority, and we aim to make sure every survivor receives the best level of care. @drjohnwoolf @Angelo__Weekes
Image showing a platinum medal, with the text "Islington Council is certified platinum". There are also logos for DAHA, The Whole Housing Approach, and Islington Council.

ALT Image showing a platinum medal, with the text "Islington Council is certified platinum". There are also logos for DAHA, The Whole Housing Approach, and Islington Council.

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Will Norman@willnorman3 Jul 2025
Cyclists - like everyone else - must follow the rules of the road, including stopping at red lights and zebra crossings.
City of London Police
@CityPolice2 Jul 2025
We've launched our summer campaign Safer City Streets. The campaign focuses on offences that matter to communities, like cyclists going through red lights. Nearly 300 cyclists have received fixed penalty notices for going through red lights so far this year.
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Angelo Weekes@Angelo__Weekes30 Jun 2025
🚨 Today we launched our #ASBAwarenessWeek 2025 campaign in Finsbury Park! Islington is backing “Stronger Communities, Safer Streets” with real action. Today we walked key ASB hotspots around Nags Head and Seven Sisters. 👉 Report/learn more: islington.gov.uk/community-s…
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There are 4,000 free water refill points and more than 100 water fountains across our city to help people stay hydrated. There are also cool spaces across the capital where you can take a break and cool down. Check out our Cool Spaces map: apps.london.gov.uk/cool-spac…

Cool Spaces

Cool Spaces Map displays indoor venues open to all where Londoners can take respite on hot days.

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DAHA@DAHAlliance27 Jun 2025
🚨🏘️Coming soon! @IslingtonBC has been leading the way in housing & domestic abuse prevention. We will soon reveal the news — and trust us, the bar has been set very high. From 8 July, we spotlight a national first—shaped by survivor voices, local leaders & frontline champions.
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The climate emergency is no longer a distant problem—it’s on our doorsteps. While the likelihood of flooding remains low for most basement properties, I’m doing all I can to ensure that the people most at risk know what to do in the event of a flash flood.

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In Islington, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive. That’s why, having worked with groups like @InIslington, we’ve responded to the Government’s Pathways to Work consultation on disability reform. (1/3)
A discussion at Islington Town Hall regarding the Pathways to Work consultation

ALT A discussion at Islington Town Hall regarding the Pathways to Work consultation

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Dr John Woolf@drjohnwoolf27 Jun 2025
So proud of the work @IslingtonBC to make housing safer for survivors of domestic abuse. A HUGE milestone will be announced soon - and it sets a new benchmark for boroughs across the country. Watch this space from 8th July #safehousingmatters #domesticabuseprevention #islington
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Angelo Weekes@Angelo__Weekes23 Jun 2025
Many are increasingly concerned by the rise in shoplifting. While I understand the pressures many face, it can put staff & customers at risk. Am pleased to see Neighbourhood Policing Week start with a focus on this issue, & I’m glad the council is supporting this week of action.
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Mete Coban@metecoban9223 Jun 2025
It’s London Climate Action Week! 🌍 From hosting our city’s first-ever Youth Climate Summit to launching the new Green Roots Fund, this is set to be the biggest ever #LCAW2025, with 700+ events across London. Find out more londonclimateactionweek.org/
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Did you know just one wrong item can spoil everything in the recycling bin? 🚫 Put black bags, nappies and tissues in your rubbish 🧼 Rinse containers before recycling ✅ Check what you can and can't recycle at home in the comments
Check what you can and can't recycle at home: Yes to glass bottles No to lightbulbs

ALT Check what you can and can't recycle at home: Yes to glass bottles No to lightbulbs

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Over £500,000 awarded to 20 community-led projects - decided by residents who themselves have lived experience of seeking sanctuary! The Borough of Sanctuary Grants Programme continues to empower our residents to lead change. @CityofSanctuary @RefugeeWeek Find out more below👇
Cllr Sheila Chapman announcing the Borough of Sanctuary Grants recipients.

ALT Cllr Sheila Chapman announcing the Borough of Sanctuary Grants recipients.

Mayor of Islington, Cllr Jason Jackson speaking at the celebratory Refugee Week event.

ALT Mayor of Islington, Cllr Jason Jackson speaking at the celebratory Refugee Week event.

Taina (left) and Sayed (right) both panellists on the Borough of Sanctuary Grants Programme speaking at the celebratory Refugee Week event.

ALT Taina (left) and Sayed (right) both panellists on the Borough of Sanctuary Grants Programme speaking at the celebratory Refugee Week event.

Community panel of local refugees, migrants and people seeking sanctuary on the Borough of Sanctuary Grants Programme.

ALT Community panel of local refugees, migrants and people seeking sanctuary on the Borough of Sanctuary Grants Programme.

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Rowena Champion retweeted
Will Norman@willnorman16 Jun 2025
The transformation of the dangerous gyratory at Highbury Corner aimed to make the roads safer and increase walking and cycling. 🚲Cycling is up by 24% 🚶 Walking is up by 8% 🚑 Collisions have fallen by 50% 💚👏 @tfl @IslingtonBC
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🌍 Islington is proud to be ranked the top-performing single-tier council in the UK for climate action! From electrifying our fleet to pioneering green energy, we’re building a greener, healthier borough for all. 💚 Check out the scoring👇
School kids cycling

ALT School kids cycling

Two people cycling in Islington

ALT Two people cycling in Islington

Staff stood in front of Islington's electric vehicles

ALT Staff stood in front of Islington's electric vehicles

Cllr Rowena Champion (pictured right) and Martijn Cooijmans (pictured left), Islington Council Director of Climate Change and Transport, pose on the roof of the Islington Waste and Recycling Centre

ALT Cllr Rowena Champion (pictured right) and Martijn Cooijmans (pictured left), Islington Council Director of Climate Change and Transport, pose on the roof of the Islington Waste and Recycling Centre

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No plans this weekend? 👀 Why not come along to our family fun day, from smoothie-making to faceprinting, quizzes to repair stalls - you can have fun and learn whilst doing it! Jean Stokes Community Centre, Sunday 15th June, 2-5pm. 🌻 Find out more in the comments below 👇
Three kids in a field holding a full recycling bin

ALT Three kids in a field holding a full recycling bin

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