Islington Homes for All have launched a petition calling for London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, to negotiate with the Ministry of Justice to keep the Holloway site in public ownership and to use the Affordable Homes Fund to build council houses there, alongside facilities for the local community, particularly women. The petition reads: Last November London's… Continue reading Calls for London Mayor to build council housing on Holloway site
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Community and Architects Day
Thanks to everyone who came to the Community and Architects Day at the Williamson Street Community Centre last Saturday. We had a brilliant turnout from the local community who spent the day in conversation and planning with Andy and Steve from Manalo and White architects. The day started with an open-ended discussion about what people… Continue reading Community and Architects Day
Government confused about when it will announce bidder
Contrary to what prisons minister Rory Stewart told the House of Commons Justice Committee last week, a buyer for the Holloway prison site will be announced this summer. Stewart had told MPs that a bidder would be in place by the end of the year, but the Ministry of Justice has now said an announcement… Continue reading Government confused about when it will announce bidder
Bidder in place by end of year
At a Justice Committee meeting yesterday, Rory Stewart announced that a bidder will be in place for the Holloway site by the end of the year. Stewart said that the prison population was likely to increase and the Holloway site sale would provide funding for new prisons to cater to that demand. Deputy Director at… Continue reading Bidder in place by end of year
Developer must meet affordable housing requirements
Islington Councillor Diarmaid Ward has warned that any potential buyer of the Holloway Prison site should not try to overbid for the land in the hope that they can negotiate down the amount of affordable housing they provide on it later on. Ward's comments came in an article written for the Centre for Crime and… Continue reading Developer must meet affordable housing requirements
Thanks for Saturday’s Planning Day!
Thanks to all who came to the Saturday's campaign planning meeting at the Hilldrop Community Centre. It was great to see so many people discussing, debating and contributing their ideas about how to carry the Community Plan forward. We captured your thoughts and ideas for the future of the site and you can read them… Continue reading Thanks for Saturday’s Planning Day!
Unlocking Holloway for the Community
After holding the 2 March meeting, Community Plan for Holloway incorporated the overwhelming responses and feedback as to what you want to see on the Holloway site. You can find this here. The next meeting will be on the morning of 19 May at Hilldrop Community Centre, N7 0JE. Look forward to seeing you all there!
Key promises on housing: Islington local elections 2018
With local elections to be held on 3 May across Islington's 16 wards and housing remaining a key issue in the borough, we took a look at manifesto pledges on the issue. Here are the key positions and pledges. Conservatives Building Build more homes by encouraging the development of four zones of taller, denser housing… Continue reading Key promises on housing: Islington local elections 2018
Community Plan for Holloway welcomes Manalo & White Architects
We are very pleased to announce that Manalo & White Architects are on board with Community Plan for Holloway. This is a result of our cross-community efforts to ensure that the site's legacy is used for social good and a community purpose. It is an achievement to attract the interest of architects who are willing to give… Continue reading Community Plan for Holloway welcomes Manalo & White Architects
Speeches from Community Plan for Holloway night, Friday 2nd March
Alexandra Lilley, St George's Church Thank you very much Will and good evening to everyone here. It's my pleasure to welcome you to St George's church this evening for this very important meeting about the site of Holloway Prison. St George's is the parish church for what was Holloway Prison. Now this vacated plot of… Continue reading Speeches from Community Plan for Holloway night, Friday 2nd March
