Barnsbury & Laycock Community Streets
@barnsburylaycockcs.bsky.social
Residents campaigning for a better Barnsbury & Laycock for all. Join us to help make our streets Healthier, Safer, Greener, Fairer.
https://www.barnsburylaycock.uk/healthier-safer-greener-fairer/
https://www.barnsburylaycock.uk/healthier-safer-greener-fairer/
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We've analysed the responses to
@islington-council.bsky.social's interactive map for the Barnsbury & Laycock #LiveableNeighbourhood. Respondents are overwhelmingly in favour of improvements to make our streets safer, greener, healthier, fairer. 💚
letstalk.islington.gov.uk/barnsbury-la...
@islington-council.bsky.social's interactive map for the Barnsbury & Laycock #LiveableNeighbourhood. Respondents are overwhelmingly in favour of improvements to make our streets safer, greener, healthier, fairer. 💚
letstalk.islington.gov.uk/barnsbury-la...
Why London traffic is still so bad, even after congestion pricing? An interesting video explainer. www.context.news/green-cities...
Why London traffic is still so bad, even after congestion pricing | Context by TRF
London's £15 congestion charge didn't fix traffic – so why is it more popular than ever?
www.context.news
November 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Why London traffic is still so bad, even after congestion pricing? An interesting video explainer. www.context.news/green-cities...
A "remarkable transformation" thanks to changes in Newington Green.
November 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A "remarkable transformation" thanks to changes in Newington Green.
Have your say on Islington's draft Air Quality Action Plan. It sets out measures to reduce pollution and improve public health.
www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/air-quality-...
www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/air-quality-...
November 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Have your say on Islington's draft Air Quality Action Plan. It sets out measures to reduce pollution and improve public health.
www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/air-quality-...
www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/air-quality-...
The Mildmay Liveable Neighbourhood has now gone live. Traffic filters are located at the east end of Mildmay Road, at the east end of St Jude Street, and on King Henry’s Walk adjacent to the Adventure Playground. More info here: www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/mildmay-live...
October 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The Mildmay Liveable Neighbourhood has now gone live. Traffic filters are located at the east end of Mildmay Road, at the east end of St Jude Street, and on King Henry’s Walk adjacent to the Adventure Playground. More info here: www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/mildmay-live...
The first update in ages on the BLCS Liveable Neighbourhood has been posted by @islington-council.bsky.social.
Not much info but it seems that they are "exploring new approaches". We don't know what this means yet.
www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/barnsbury-la...
Not much info but it seems that they are "exploring new approaches". We don't know what this means yet.
www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/barnsbury-la...
September 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The first update in ages on the BLCS Liveable Neighbourhood has been posted by @islington-council.bsky.social.
Not much info but it seems that they are "exploring new approaches". We don't know what this means yet.
www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/barnsbury-la...
Not much info but it seems that they are "exploring new approaches". We don't know what this means yet.
www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/barnsbury-la...
Here's the website for Low Traffic Hackney. It provides info on all of Hackney's LTNs, why we need them and how to support nicer, safer streets.
www.lowtraffichackney.org
www.lowtraffichackney.org
Low Traffic Hackney
News and information about Hackney Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) and the campaign to reduce traffic in Hackney to make the borough a healthier, safer and better place to live
www.lowtraffichackney.org
September 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Here's the website for Low Traffic Hackney. It provides info on all of Hackney's LTNs, why we need them and how to support nicer, safer streets.
www.lowtraffichackney.org
www.lowtraffichackney.org
New study: LTNs reduce casualties at junctions between minor and boundary roads by 14%.
So, LTNs don't just make internal roads safer, they also make junctions with boundary roads safer, with no negative impacts on other boundary road junctions. 💚💚💚
findingspress.org/article/1434...
So, LTNs don't just make internal roads safer, they also make junctions with boundary roads safer, with no negative impacts on other boundary road junctions. 💚💚💚
findingspress.org/article/1434...
Removing Through-traffic on Minor Roads Reduces Road Danger at Junctions with Surrounding Major Roads | Published in Findings
By Jamie Furlong, David Fevyer & 6 more. Filtering minor roads through LTNs reduced casualties at their junctions with major roads by 14%, supporting improved road safety. Effects were consistent acro...
findingspress.org
August 30, 2025 at 8:47 AM
New study: LTNs reduce casualties at junctions between minor and boundary roads by 14%.
So, LTNs don't just make internal roads safer, they also make junctions with boundary roads safer, with no negative impacts on other boundary road junctions. 💚💚💚
findingspress.org/article/1434...
So, LTNs don't just make internal roads safer, they also make junctions with boundary roads safer, with no negative impacts on other boundary road junctions. 💚💚💚
findingspress.org/article/1434...
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Disgraceful, dishonest and disinfromation - not a suprise for Trump, but deeply worrying. Please share widely.
@barnsburylaycockcs.bsky.social @letsgetcracking.bsky.social @zero-hour.bsky.social @mumsforlungs.bsky.social
@barnsburylaycockcs.bsky.social @letsgetcracking.bsky.social @zero-hour.bsky.social @mumsforlungs.bsky.social
NEW – Factcheck: Trump’s climate report includes more than 100 false or misleading claims | @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org @leohickman.carbonbrief.org @ceciliakeating.carbonbrief.org @rtmcswee.carbonbrief.org @tomoprater.carbonbrief.org
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August 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Disgraceful, dishonest and disinfromation - not a suprise for Trump, but deeply worrying. Please share widely.
@barnsburylaycockcs.bsky.social @letsgetcracking.bsky.social @zero-hour.bsky.social @mumsforlungs.bsky.social
@barnsburylaycockcs.bsky.social @letsgetcracking.bsky.social @zero-hour.bsky.social @mumsforlungs.bsky.social
Maybe this is why some are concerned about the possibility of new traffic restrictions in the area, while it seems nobody wants to lose the existing Barnsbury road closures and restrictions.
July 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Maybe this is why some are concerned about the possibility of new traffic restrictions in the area, while it seems nobody wants to lose the existing Barnsbury road closures and restrictions.
"There is nothing left to debate: Low Traffic Neighbourhoods work." 💚
www.standard.co.uk/comment/ltns...
www.standard.co.uk/comment/ltns...
You can't argue with the data - LTNs are officially saving lives
It’s a truth many struggle to accept, but in London cars have become killers.
www.standard.co.uk
July 12, 2025 at 7:54 AM
"There is nothing left to debate: Low Traffic Neighbourhoods work." 💚
www.standard.co.uk/comment/ltns...
www.standard.co.uk/comment/ltns...
New study of 113 London LTNs: LTNs cut deaths and injuries by more than a third. No displacement of casualties to boundary roads. 💚
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
London’s low-traffic zones ‘cut deaths and injuries by more than a third’
Exclusive: Study also finds no change in number of casualties on roads just outside low-traffic neighbourhoods
www.theguardian.com
July 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
New study of 113 London LTNs: LTNs cut deaths and injuries by more than a third. No displacement of casualties to boundary roads. 💚
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Update on Cally Road Liveable Neighbourhood plans.
"Pavements and walking space are the main priority".
callylabourcouncillors.org.uk/2025/06/23/c...
"Pavements and walking space are the main priority".
callylabourcouncillors.org.uk/2025/06/23/c...
Cally gets a big boost from pavement renewals
Pavements and side streets throughout Cally are being upgraded as part of the Cally Liveable Neighbourhood project. In Cally, ward Councillors have decided to make pavements and walking space the m…
callylabourcouncillors.org.uk
June 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Update on Cally Road Liveable Neighbourhood plans.
"Pavements and walking space are the main priority".
callylabourcouncillors.org.uk/2025/06/23/c...
"Pavements and walking space are the main priority".
callylabourcouncillors.org.uk/2025/06/23/c...
Healthier, Safer, Greener, Fairer - A better Barnsbury & Laycock for all. www.barnsburylaycock.uk/healthier-sa...
Healthier, Safer, Greener, Fairer
A better Barnsbury & Laycock for all
The Barnsbury & Laycock Liveable Neighbourhood consultation has finally begun! The plans are ambitious, and will bring about healthier, safer, greener, fairer s...
www.barnsburylaycock.uk
June 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Healthier, Safer, Greener, Fairer - A better Barnsbury & Laycock for all. www.barnsburylaycock.uk/healthier-sa...
@islington-council.bsky.social is consulting on proposals for greener, healthier and more welcoming streets in the Annette Road area.
Have your say here: www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/annette-road...
Have your say here: www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/annette-road...
June 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
@islington-council.bsky.social is consulting on proposals for greener, healthier and more welcoming streets in the Annette Road area.
Have your say here: www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/annette-road...
Have your say here: www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/annette-road...
Is the Barnsbury Ward fun day in your diary?
Saturday 31 May 2025 (this weekend)
11am - 4pm
St Andrew’s Church, Thornhill Square
Please come along and let our councillors know how important the Barnsbury & Laycock Liveable Neighbourhood is to you.
Saturday 31 May 2025 (this weekend)
11am - 4pm
St Andrew’s Church, Thornhill Square
Please come along and let our councillors know how important the Barnsbury & Laycock Liveable Neighbourhood is to you.
May 29, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Is the Barnsbury Ward fun day in your diary?
Saturday 31 May 2025 (this weekend)
11am - 4pm
St Andrew’s Church, Thornhill Square
Please come along and let our councillors know how important the Barnsbury & Laycock Liveable Neighbourhood is to you.
Saturday 31 May 2025 (this weekend)
11am - 4pm
St Andrew’s Church, Thornhill Square
Please come along and let our councillors know how important the Barnsbury & Laycock Liveable Neighbourhood is to you.
This Saturday, there's a chance to tell our councillors in person how keen you are to see our Liveable Neighbourhood move forward.
Saturday, 31 May 2025
11am - 4pm
St Andrew’s Church, Thornhill Square
Barnsbury Ward Partnership fun day (coffee, lunch, children’s activities, etc.)
See you there!
Saturday, 31 May 2025
11am - 4pm
St Andrew’s Church, Thornhill Square
Barnsbury Ward Partnership fun day (coffee, lunch, children’s activities, etc.)
See you there!
May 28, 2025 at 11:19 AM
This Saturday, there's a chance to tell our councillors in person how keen you are to see our Liveable Neighbourhood move forward.
Saturday, 31 May 2025
11am - 4pm
St Andrew’s Church, Thornhill Square
Barnsbury Ward Partnership fun day (coffee, lunch, children’s activities, etc.)
See you there!
Saturday, 31 May 2025
11am - 4pm
St Andrew’s Church, Thornhill Square
Barnsbury Ward Partnership fun day (coffee, lunch, children’s activities, etc.)
See you there!
History nerd alert: zoomable post-war aerial photo of our area. The Cally road running left-right.
historicengland.org.uk/images-books...
historicengland.org.uk/images-books...
May 26, 2025 at 7:49 AM
History nerd alert: zoomable post-war aerial photo of our area. The Cally road running left-right.
historicengland.org.uk/images-books...
historicengland.org.uk/images-books...
Benefits of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods: safer, greener, fairer, healthier. 💚💚💚
May 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Benefits of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods: safer, greener, fairer, healthier. 💚💚💚
20 mph saves lives. 💚💚💚
May 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
20 mph saves lives. 💚💚💚
More encouraging road safety news. 💚💚💚 Back in 2013, Islington was the first London borough to implement borough-wide 20 mph speed limits.
May 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
More encouraging road safety news. 💚💚💚 Back in 2013, Islington was the first London borough to implement borough-wide 20 mph speed limits.
Low-traffic neighbourhoods are "popular, effective and here to stay" says @theguardian.com. "The evidence base for the effectiveness and popularity of low-traffic neighbourhoods continues to grow." 💚💚💚
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Just ignore all the myths about low traffic neighbourhoods: they’re popular, effective and here to stay | Izzy Romilly
After the high court ruled one high-profile scheme unlawful, it is important to make the case for LTNs. Luckily, there is a strong one to make, says Izzy Romilly of climate charity Possible
www.theguardian.com
May 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Low-traffic neighbourhoods are "popular, effective and here to stay" says @theguardian.com. "The evidence base for the effectiveness and popularity of low-traffic neighbourhoods continues to grow." 💚💚💚
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Bik lanes are good for business. "Four decades’ worth of research proves that making streets friendlier for bikes — and sidewalks friendlier for pedestrians — is actually good for business." 💚💚💚
www.businessinsider.com/bike-lanes-g...
www.businessinsider.com/bike-lanes-g...
I read all the studies on the economic impact of bike lanes. Here's what I learned.
Research proves that bike lanes are good for business. So why do so many stores and restaurants still oppose them?
www.businessinsider.com
May 12, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Bik lanes are good for business. "Four decades’ worth of research proves that making streets friendlier for bikes — and sidewalks friendlier for pedestrians — is actually good for business." 💚💚💚
www.businessinsider.com/bike-lanes-g...
www.businessinsider.com/bike-lanes-g...
Encouraging to see the growth of walking in England 💚💚💚
May 11, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Encouraging to see the growth of walking in England 💚💚💚
Did you know that there is a Peregrine Falcon living in the Metropolitan University tower on Holloway Road? It's on the edge of the Laycock ward. And they have a webcam! 💚 🦅https://hml.londonmet.ac.uk/live/34
London Met Falcon Cam
London Metropolitan University Peregrin Falcons. The breeding season for Peregrine Falcons start from March onwards. Our Peregrines return to the university’s Tower Building to lay their eggs. Their r...
hml.londonmet.ac.uk
May 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Did you know that there is a Peregrine Falcon living in the Metropolitan University tower on Holloway Road? It's on the edge of the Laycock ward. And they have a webcam! 💚 🦅https://hml.londonmet.ac.uk/live/34