Islington Together: Let's talk about a safer future
We are drafting our new Violence Reduction Strategy, setting out our vision for reducing serious violence and crime – to make Islington a safer borough for all.
We are inviting everyone who lives and works in Islington to get involved in our Islington Together: Let's talk about a safer future week, 27 September – 3 October. Community spaces across the borough will host a range of events and activities for you to share your experiences and feedback.
Get involved
Join in one of our free, local events.
- Join our launch event on Monday 27th September at Islington Assembly Hall, 5.30pm-8.30pm
- Join our ‘Violence Reduction Strategy Community Conversation’ via Zoom on Tuesday 28th September, 5.30pm-7pm
You can also:
- Speak with your service users about the strategy
- Complete our survey
- Share our flyer with your networks
Local events
There are many local events happening in wards across Islington - take a look and makes sure to pop down to find out more.
| Ward | Event | Date and time |
| Highbury East | Central Library Community Safety Engagement Stall. Community Safety Officers will be attending | Monday 27 September, 11am - 1pm |
| Caledonian | Yorkway Court Community Hall. Coffee with a copper | Monday 27 September, 11am - 1pm |
| Barnsbury | Half Moon Coop. Coffee with a copper | Monday 27 September, 11am - 1pm |
| Finsbury Park | Andover Community Centre - Coffee with a copper | Monday 27 September, 11.30am - 1.30pm |
| St George's | Hilldrop Estate Community Centre. Coffee with a copper | Monday 27 September, 12.30 - 2.30pm |
| Junction | Hargrave Hall Community Centre - Coffee with a copper | Tuesday 28 September, 10am - 12noon |
| Clerkenwell | Peel Institute. Coffee with a copper | Tuesday 28 September, 11.30am - 1.30pm |
| St George's | Cat and Mouse library Community Safety and Police Engagement Stall | Tuesday 28 September, 1 - 3pm |
| Highbury West | Stephen's Ink Community Centre - Coffee with a copper | Wednesday 29 September, 10am - 12noon |
| Bunhill | St Luke's Community Centre - coffee with a copper | Wednesday 29 September, 12noon - 2pm |
| Clerkenwell | Finsbury Library Community Safety Engagement Stall | Wednesday 29 September, 1 - 3pm |
| Tollington | Brickworks Community Centre - Coffee with a Copper | Wednesday 29 September, 2 - 4pm |
| St Peter's | Arc Centre - Coffee with a copper | Thursday 30 September, 12noon - 2pm |
| Mildmay | Mildmay Community Centre - Coffee with a copper | Thursday 30 September, 12noon - 2pm |
| St Mary's | Mary's Youth Club - discussion about the Violence Reduction Strategy | Thursday 30 September, 5 - 7pm |
| Highbury East | Highbury Roundhouse- Coffee with a copper |
Friday 1 October, 10am - 12noon |
| Highbury West | N4 Library Community Safety Engagement Stall | Friday 1 October, 1 - 3pm |
| Hillrise | Hornsey Lane Estate Community Centre - Coffee with a copper | Friday 1 October, 1 - 3pm |
| Holloway | Lorraine Estate Community Centre - Coffee with a copper | Friday 1 October, 4 - 6pm |
| Hillrise | Community Engagement Day at Caxton House Community Centre | Saturday 2 October, 2 - 6pm |