EC1VOICES

A coalition of groups in EC1V demanding Islington Council a community-led alternative proposal for the Finsbury Leisure Centre site. Supported by @CPRELondon.

[EC1VOICES @EC1VOICES]

We could not agree more with @lisanandy! The kids of #Bunhill turning at the TV last night also want and need every opportunity to fulfil their sports dreams. But we have a problem...🧵

[BBC Radio 4 Today @BBCr4today]

Fresh from the #Euro2024 final in Berlin, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announces 'rocket boosters' for grassroots sports 'to make sure the legacy of the Euros is felt in every part of the country'.

#R4Today

[The Daily Mile UK @_thedailymile]

@TheLPFF @EC1VOICES So glad open spaces like this are being protected.

[London Playing Fields Foundation @TheLPFF]

🏆Victory for community sport!
We stood with @EC1Voices to oppose the Finsbury Leisure Centre redevelopment – and we’re thrilled to see the plans stopped. Inner-city pitches are vital. We must protect them. https://t.co/vFMOwiZR7N
#SaveOurSpaces #LPFF #EC1Voices #FinsburyLeisure

[CPRE London @CPRELondon]

🏆 Victory at Finsbury Leisure Centre!
Islington Council has scrapped plans to redevelop beloved pitches & green space, thanks to years of community action by @ec1voices & support from Les Ferdinand.
👉 Read more: https://t.co/C1vFTaafKg

[Barb Jacobson @cityeyrie]

Big congrats, @EC1VOICES !hopefully this will be the last time @IslingtonBC threatens this precious open space 💪

[EC1 Echo @Ec1Echo]

@EC1VOICES Welcomes Council’s Decision to Cancel Finsbury Leisure Centre Redevelopment Plans and Protect Open Area.
Read the full article on our website - https://t.co/GROeL7dWkd

[Community Plan for Holloway @Plan4Holloway]

Congratulations EC1Voices - a fantastic decision as a result of a community-led campaign to save these community facilities for everyone ⚽⚽🎉

[EC1VOICES @EC1VOICES]

BREAKING NEWS: We welcome the Council’s proposal to stop the Finsbury Leisure Centre redevelopment and protect the open space. It’s a BIG step that reflects our community’s voice. We look forward to the Executive’s decision tomorrow!
#ec1voiceswillbeheard

[Islington Council @IslingtonBC]

We will withdraw our plans to to redevelop the Finsbury Leisure Centre site, subject to approval by the council’s Executive on Thursday. Hear a message from @UnaOHalloran, Leader of the Council, explaining why.

[Helen Burggraf @helenburggraf]

Hey, @Arsenal Football Club! You're wearing white today, in your match against ManU – in support of your #NoMoreRed campaign" against knife crime and youth violence...FANTASTIC!!! (&this must mean you share @EC1VOICES ' commitment to keeping the 4 Finsbury LC pitches where they are, so Islington (and City of London) kids will have a safe and healthy alternative to knife crime/violence!!!) https://t.co/5EHUVaTcN1 @CPRELondon @CPRE @RestIsFootball

[Alice Roberts @ClaptonAlice]

I've been at CPRE London nearly 10 yrs! ..working for a greener & healthier London. We have match funding for our Xmas appeal - we urgently need to secure £12,500 in donations to release the potential match funding in full. Please donate! https://t.co/AW6AhCP6Aq

[CPRE London @CPRELondon]

Fantastic coverage of Les Ferdinand's support for the @EC1VOICES campaign in this week's @IslingtonTrib!

[Helen Burggraf @helenburggraf]

At last, the fight to save Islington's 5-a-side #grassroots pitches (nr Old Street) is getting PROPER media coverage, thanks to the AMAZING LES FERDINAND!!!
FANTASTIC BBC report, by Anna O'Neill:
https://t.co/YjZaHgvzAW @EC1VOICES @FootballFoundtn @RestIsFootball @ArsenalWFC @cityoflondon @citylordmayor @TimesSport @Annareporting

[EC1VOICES @EC1VOICES]

@AntonyArth78452 @AndySco67625701 @CPRELondon Thank you. Massive day for us.

[Andy Scott ⭐⭐ @AndySco67625701]

Totally supportive of @EC1VOICES @CPRELondon and Les Ferdinand campaign to save the Finsbury Leisure Centre football pitches. The kids need their green space and football, for their well-being, fitness and mental health. Any decision against this just isn't common sense.

[EC1 Echo @Ec1Echo]

Les Ferdinand Joins Fight to Save Finsbury Leisure Centre Pitches

Football legend Les Ferdinand will host a free children's football training session this Wednesday, 20th November, at Finsbury Leisure Centre, in support of the campaign to save four
https://t.co/fctExzVYOI

[Helen Burggraf @helenburggraf]

...and, the amazing video about the issues at the heart of the debate over those pitches...
https://t.co/DMCkEGfdPE

@EC1VOICES @CharterhouseSq @GaryLineker @ludgatelarry @edwinheathcote @FootballFoundtn

[Helen Burggraf @helenburggraf]

YAY, LES FERDINAND!!!

And the Standard, for breaking the story, about tomorrow's event...
"Football legend Les Ferdinand has joined the battle to save four football pitches in Islington after plans were revealed to turn the site into high-rise flats...
"A row has broken out over proposals by Islington Council to demolish the pitches at Finsbury Leisure Centre and build three towers, the tallest of which could reach up to 20 storeys..."
See https://t.co/44ASaVF9ky @EC1VOICES @theLDNstandard @RestIsFootball

[CPRE London @CPRELondon]

Amazing to see Les Ferdinand joining the fight to save Islington football pitches threatened by plans for high-rise blocks | The Standard
https://t.co/JoXaCsnFeU
We support @EC1VOICES

[EC1VOICES @EC1VOICES]

🎉 Congratulations to Cllr Una O'Halloran on being nominated as Leader of @IslingtonBC! We hope this new chapter brings fresh perspectives – including a reconsideration of the plans for Finsbury’s beloved football pitches. Let's work together to preserve these vital community spaces! ⚽🌳 #SaveOurPitches #Islington

[Islington Labour 🌹 #OnYourSide @IslingtonLabour]

🚨📰 We have a new Leader!

Following a meeting this evening @UnaOHalloran has been elected as the new Leader, and she will be confirmed as Leader of the Council by a Full Council meeting in December 🌹

#OnYourSide

[Helen Burggraf @helenburggraf]

Fellow Londoners, grassroots football advocates & fans of the dying art of good urban planning: Today (till midnight) is the last day for submitting objections to Islington Council's plans to cash in four heavily-used, grassroots footie pitches to build (yet more) housing: via their portal, here:
https://t.co/ykjjrFrihz
HOWEVER -- objections still may be submitted via email or letter, till 5pm on 29th Nov.).

EC1VOICES has an 'Objection Letter Guide' 📷 https://t.co/PmrceThbNh ; also offering help to object, here (via a 'Quick Objection Form): 📷 https://t.co/PDZwzne7Fc
@EC1VOICES @HankinsTrever @lisanandy @Keir_Starmer @teamstats @GRFootball @AFCCommunity