Islington is getting cleaner according to latest independent figures. <br><br>A report produced by environmental watchdog Capital Standards and based on surveys undertaken recently in the borough, show that there have been improvements in street cleanliness in several areas.<br><br>Following a £1m injection by the council to improve the street cleansing service, the annual report observed considerable improvements for Islington, confirming the service improvements also highlighted in last year’s Best Value Review.<br><br>The £1m investment by the council has led to significant benefits for the borough, ensuring that the council continues to provide the best possible service to residents. <br><br>The funding has enabled the prompt removal of fly posting and graffiti from street furniture, such as benches or lampposts. More mechanised and targeted sweeping has also been provided to tackle street litter in Islington’s busy town centres and surrounding areas, particularly in the evenings and on the weekends. In addition, 200 extra litter bins have been set out in key areas – primarily along the A1 route and around local primary schools.<br><br>Councillor Bridget Fox, Executive member for sustainability, said: "The results of the Capital Standards Report are good news for Islington residents who have long wanted cleaner streets and are now getting them. <br><br>The council is committed to providing top notch services and facilities - this report is an endorsement of all the hard work by staff, contractors, local businesses and residents and gives us a strong base for further improvement."<br><br>The report highlighted that Islington has improved in a number of areas and, in fact, provides a higher standard than the London-wide level in areas like pavements, parks maintenance, leaves and weed removal, litter bins, graffiti and road maintenance.<br><br>ENDS<br><br>Editor’s Notes<br><br>The Capital Standards Report provides and independent assessment of key aspects of local environment quality in order to provide a basis for improving council services. The survey covers the period of April 2004 – March 2005.
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