Blenheim Court Estate Improvements

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About the project

We are working to make your estate's shared spaces safer and to discourage anti-social behaviour. We have been working in partnership with the local police to tackle ongoing issues. We have also liaised with multiple teams across the Council to ensure that much needed recycling, lumber store and landscaping improvements are delivered. Our original plan was to install secure door entry systems on eight stairwells. Unfortunately, this improvement wasn't feasible to deliver as the cost estimates were much higher than expected and exceed our allocated budget.

Security improvements

Over the past few months, our officers have been working hard behind the scenes to explore additional alternative security and environmental measures and improvements.

The Community Safety Team have been working with Parkguard and Safer Neighbourhood Team officers to increase high‑visibility patrols in the most affected locations. Please see an update from the team in the important documents section on this page.

Below are the remaining proposed measures and solutions we are currently engaging on, based on the key recommendations from the recent Environmental Visual Audit.

Controlled Access – Proposed Measures - September Update

We are proposing 4 new pin code gates at the street facing entrances that are most at risk of unauthorised access.

We are now undertaking a formal consultation with residents who will be directly affected by these proposals. In particular, we are asking residents who live on the upper floors and use the stairwells to access their properties to complete the survey below and share their views. The consultation will be open from 4 September to 2 October 2026. Please complete the gate survey below if you are directly affected by the proposed gate installation.

All residents will receive further communication following this consultation.

We propose to monitor how effective the gates are in reducing antisocial behaviour and unauthorised entry, and will review their placement, usage and overall impact using resident feedback and security data. Visitors and deliveries will be able to access the estate upper floors via the open internal stairwells.

Estate Environment/Play – Proposed Improvements

We are planning improvements to the communal play area to create a safer and more welcoming space for children and families. We held a pop up on the estate in July and are now developing Initial ideas and we will continue to engage with all residents over the coming months. We are very keen to include accessible equipment and sensory play so any ideas you have would be most welcome.

Tenants and Residents Association (TRA)

We are also exploring the opportunity to establish a Tenants and Residents Association (TRA) for the Blenheim Estate. A TRA can play a vital role in shaping local priorities, strengthening community voice, and working collaboratively with the Council on estate improvements.
If you are interested in getting involved or would like more information, please contact the Resident Empowerment Team at: residentempowermentteam@islington.gov.uk

COMPLETED IMPROVEMENTS

Recycling area improvements - Completed.

Key improvements included:

  • More recycling and refuse bins in new fire-proof enclosures with clearer signage
  • Additional bin locations across the estate for easier access
  • Accessible bin designs to support residents with disabilities
  • Food waste recycling bins in most areas, with new enclosures to reduce odours and improve appearance

You can view the case study by visiting the 'Important Documents' section located at the bottom of this page.

Lumber store improvements - Complete

Lumber screens have been installed and we are monitoring and reviewing the current lumber capacity and exploring different design options for potential additional storage.

Temporary CCTV – Complete

5 Temporary cameras have now been installed in the most vulnerable areas of the estate. These cameras will remain in place for 12–18 months to act both as a deterrent and to support evidence gathering for the Police and Community Safety Team. As these are temporary cameras there are no associated charges to residents.

Lighting and Visibility – Complete

We have repaired some lighting across the estate to improve visibility and reduce potential hiding spots. Mirrors have been installed in stairwells to help residents see who is approaching and this will continue to be reviewed in terms of its effectiveness.

We have also installed blue lighting across all eight stairwells. While we recognise that this may feel less effective than warm lighting, the purpose is to create an environment that discourages drug use and reduces loitering. These measures will continue to be monitored to assess their effectiveness.

Funding

All the above improvements will be fully funded by Islington Council, and therefore will not be recharged to residents. The maintenance and servicing of these new facilities will be charged through rent and service charge.


About the project

We are working to make your estate's shared spaces safer and to discourage anti-social behaviour. We have been working in partnership with the local police to tackle ongoing issues. We have also liaised with multiple teams across the Council to ensure that much needed recycling, lumber store and landscaping improvements are delivered. Our original plan was to install secure door entry systems on eight stairwells. Unfortunately, this improvement wasn't feasible to deliver as the cost estimates were much higher than expected and exceed our allocated budget.

Security improvements

Over the past few months, our officers have been working hard behind the scenes to explore additional alternative security and environmental measures and improvements.

The Community Safety Team have been working with Parkguard and Safer Neighbourhood Team officers to increase high‑visibility patrols in the most affected locations. Please see an update from the team in the important documents section on this page.

Below are the remaining proposed measures and solutions we are currently engaging on, based on the key recommendations from the recent Environmental Visual Audit.

Controlled Access – Proposed Measures - September Update

We are proposing 4 new pin code gates at the street facing entrances that are most at risk of unauthorised access.

We are now undertaking a formal consultation with residents who will be directly affected by these proposals. In particular, we are asking residents who live on the upper floors and use the stairwells to access their properties to complete the survey below and share their views. The consultation will be open from 4 September to 2 October 2026. Please complete the gate survey below if you are directly affected by the proposed gate installation.

All residents will receive further communication following this consultation.

We propose to monitor how effective the gates are in reducing antisocial behaviour and unauthorised entry, and will review their placement, usage and overall impact using resident feedback and security data. Visitors and deliveries will be able to access the estate upper floors via the open internal stairwells.

Estate Environment/Play – Proposed Improvements

We are planning improvements to the communal play area to create a safer and more welcoming space for children and families. We held a pop up on the estate in July and are now developing Initial ideas and we will continue to engage with all residents over the coming months. We are very keen to include accessible equipment and sensory play so any ideas you have would be most welcome.

Tenants and Residents Association (TRA)

We are also exploring the opportunity to establish a Tenants and Residents Association (TRA) for the Blenheim Estate. A TRA can play a vital role in shaping local priorities, strengthening community voice, and working collaboratively with the Council on estate improvements.
If you are interested in getting involved or would like more information, please contact the Resident Empowerment Team at: residentempowermentteam@islington.gov.uk

COMPLETED IMPROVEMENTS

Recycling area improvements - Completed.

Key improvements included:

  • More recycling and refuse bins in new fire-proof enclosures with clearer signage
  • Additional bin locations across the estate for easier access
  • Accessible bin designs to support residents with disabilities
  • Food waste recycling bins in most areas, with new enclosures to reduce odours and improve appearance

You can view the case study by visiting the 'Important Documents' section located at the bottom of this page.

Lumber store improvements - Complete

Lumber screens have been installed and we are monitoring and reviewing the current lumber capacity and exploring different design options for potential additional storage.

Temporary CCTV – Complete

5 Temporary cameras have now been installed in the most vulnerable areas of the estate. These cameras will remain in place for 12–18 months to act both as a deterrent and to support evidence gathering for the Police and Community Safety Team. As these are temporary cameras there are no associated charges to residents.

Lighting and Visibility – Complete

We have repaired some lighting across the estate to improve visibility and reduce potential hiding spots. Mirrors have been installed in stairwells to help residents see who is approaching and this will continue to be reviewed in terms of its effectiveness.

We have also installed blue lighting across all eight stairwells. While we recognise that this may feel less effective than warm lighting, the purpose is to create an environment that discourages drug use and reduces loitering. These measures will continue to be monitored to assess their effectiveness.

Funding

All the above improvements will be fully funded by Islington Council, and therefore will not be recharged to residents. The maintenance and servicing of these new facilities will be charged through rent and service charge.


  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Blenheim Court Estate - Recycling Survey

    Please take a few moments to fill in the recycling survey. This will help us understand your views about recycling and assist us to get these recycling improvement proposals right.

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  • Blenheim Court Controlled-Access Gates Consultation Survey

    This consultation is being carried out with residents whose access arrangements would be directly affected by the proposed installation of controlled-access gates at the stairwell entrances to Blenheim Court. We are seeking your views to help us understand the potential benefits, any concerns, and any impacts on residents, visitors and access arrangements before a final decision is made. We welcome all feedback, whether supportive or critical of the proposal. Your comments will help us identify any issues that need to be considered and any adjustments that may be required to the proposed access arrangements. Responses will be treated confidentially and used only for the purposes of this consultation. Any summary of the consultation findings will be anonymised, and individual comments will not be attributed to respondents without their consent. Thank you for taking the time to share your views. The survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

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