You've got to get up early to beat Islington's Clean Team these days.<br><br>Five local shops, including the Post Office, are boasting cleaner surroundings following a dawn, graffiti-busting clean-up campaign on Grosvenor Avenue, Canonbury, on Friday 20 May. The Clean Team gave this corner of Islington a clean, fresh new look, arriving on the scene at 5am.<br><br>The early start was at the request of shopkeepers, to allow them to continue serving the Islington community and minimise inconvenience during trading hours.<br><br>Councillor Bridget Fox, Executive Member for Sustainability, said: <br><br>"Keeping Islington clean and safe are key priorities for the council. Spot clean ups are popular with local residents and traders - we are delighted they share our vision of cleaner, safer streets”.<br><br>The spot clean-ups are part of Islington Council’s A1 Borough project, to keep the area clean and well cared for. As part of this initiative an extra £1m has been dedicated to graffiti removal, mechanised pavement cleaning and more street sweepers at evenings and weekends. <br><br>ENDS
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