A vibrant shopping area in the heart of Islington is set to be spruced up, giving a boost to trade in the area
Highbury Barn, N5, already boasts a range of independent shops including cafes, launderettes, restaurants and stores.
But the public square, off Highbury Park, is set to be made more attractive and easy to walk through.
After consulting residents and local businesses, Islington Council will embark on a scheme to improve the square with new paving, better lighting, more trees, shrubs, benches and dustbins, and more cycle parking.
Nearby streets will be made safer with step-free crossings for pedestrians and a wider pavement.
Cllr Terry Stacy, leader of Islington Council, said: “Highbury Barn is a vibrant shopping area, so it’s right that we invest in its future and make sure it remains this way. We’re doing everything we can to support independent traders, and new trees, paving and benches will give the area an better feel and encourage people to visit.”
The consultation revealed nearly nine out of ten people supported the project, which must receive final approval from TfL and is due to get under way in the spring. A loading bay, originally proposed, was not included in the scheme.
The scheme was approved at Islington Council’s East Area Committee on Tuesday (24th November). For more details, please visit http://www.islington.gov.uk/Democracy/reports/reportdetail.asp?ReportID=7992&intSectionID=6&intSubSectionID=2
Page Last Updated: 26 November 2009