Being up to date with the best from your borough doesn’t take much effort. Create a Twitter list with the best accounts about Islington and never miss an important update ever again.
The Council, the police, politicians and even pubs use Twitter as a place to share news, talk about events and exchange information with residents.
Here is our list to top accounts to follow to keep on top of your borough:
Islington Council
The council posts daily about the main issues around the borough. Everything from budget to environment issues, Islington Council is the account to be informed about what is on in the area. They also seem very keen in sorting out problems when residents point them out.
@IAmBeckish Sorry to hear this Becky and it must have been very disappointing, we are looking into e-visitor vouchers in the future.
— Islington Council (@IslingtonBC) March 24, 2015
Islington Life
This official profile run by the council brings regularly news, views and updates about events around Islington. Here you may discover things you never though of – as the fact Islington libraries have free wifi. How cool is that?
Need to get online? All Islington’s libraries have FREE WiFi. Become a member today to win amazing prizes! #jointowin http://t.co/G08XbeC9iK
— IslingtonLife (@IslingtonLife) March 22, 2015
Islington MPS
This account brings updates from Islington Police in London. They tweet about the main operations carried on in the area, about crime rates in the borough and about activities run by the police. Residents also receive advices and can have their questions answered by police officers. Despite this useful channel of communication, remember: do not report crime on Twitter. In emergencies always call 999.
Community Safety Investigators dealing with 8 suspects arrested last night – 5 for #domesticabuse crimes & 3 for affray.
— Islington MPS (@MPSIslington) March 22, 2015
.@SqueakinglyJen Thanks for staying and keeping him company :)-100NI
— Islington MPS (@MPSIslington) March 24, 2015
Richard Watts, leader of Islington Council
Watts tweets about the main topics around the borough. He also posts about politics and don’t save criticism to the central government. He also shares good news, as this one.
Great news. More genuinely affordable homes for Islington. Well done ISHA! pic.twitter.com/nOV2iYNgbk
— Richard Watts (@RichardWatts01) March 16, 2015
Andy Hull, Islington Council’s executive member for finance
Andy Hull is very active on Twitter, with more than 13,000 tweets posted to date. Hull, who is also a Labour councillor for Highbury & Islington, posts about key topics in Islington, including finance and politics.
Over the next 5 years #localgov needs fairer funding so that valued local services can be delivered #FutureFunding http://t.co/Kr1uTYkVdJ
— Cllr Andy Hull (@AndyHull79) March 24, 2015
Paul Convery, Islington Council’s executive member, community safety
Paul Convery uses his Twitter account to share his views about different topics, not always Islington-only focused. The councillor uses the social network to share his view about politics and to interact with other users.
Yesterday 71% of electors in Selhurst (Croydon) byelection voted Labour – on 20% swing. Tories 2nd on 12% of vote. No sign of Green surge.
— Paul Convery (@Paul_Convery) March 6, 2015
IPCC's report on Duggan shooting selectively leaked to the Daily Mail. I wonder why? Reveals CPS and Trident failings.http://t.co/DpIWO0qXuB
— Paul Convery (@Paul_Convery) March 22, 2015
The Alma Islington
This pub in Newington Green has more than 126,000 followers and seems very active on Twitter. Follow this account and you will not miss anything about boozes and quizzes.
Winning quizzers @TheAlma_N1 -donating prize @battersea_arts –@gemmabrockis @tassosstevens @Llifo @danielbye et al pic.twitter.com/hFmTdSjLS0”
— The Alma Islington (@TheAlma_N1) March 24, 2015
Islington Libraries
What was the last book you read? Follow Islington Libraries and get your daily dose of inspiration about literature. This profile is also good to be updated with the events and activities around Islington libraries. Definitely, a great profile to have on your list.
Finsbury Library in St John Street EC1 and the Islington Museum both closed until further notice as the building has been flooded.
— Islington Libraries (@Islingtonlibs) March 24, 2015
Featured image: photo by Jordi Martorell
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