Improvements outside Christ the King Primary School
Tell us what you think of proposed improvements to Tollington Park. Our public consultation will run from Monday, 19 February 2024 to Sunday, 17 March 2024.
As part of our commitment to make Islington’s streets greener, healthier, and more welcoming for all, we would like to deliver improvements outside Christ the King, on Tollington Park.
We’re looking to create a more pleasant atmosphere outside the school gate, where road danger is reduced, and where it’s easier for children, parents, and carers to walk, cycle, and wheel to and from school.
We want to know what you think of the proposed plans and how we can improve this important space outside the school. Between now and Sunday, 17 March 2024, we’re consulting the local community, parents, carers, teachers, and children on a proposed design for a range of improvements outside Christ the King Primary School.
What you have told us so far
Between December and January, we engaged with parents, residents, and school pupils. We ran an online survey where we asked people about any issues with the current street environment outside the school, and what sort of measures would improve it.
You told us tackling these issues were a priority:
pavement congestion
high traffic levels and speeding
unpleasant street environment
cars parked with engines running at school drop-off and pick up times.
You told us you would like to see these improvements:
on street planting and greenery
widening the pavement
artwork on the road and pavement
outdoor seating for parents and families.
Following this, we have collated the feedback from the online survey and workshops into a proposed design which includes creating new greening, pavement widening, and cycle spaces. We want to hear your feedback on the proposed design to improve this space outside the school.
Proposed improvements to Tollington Park
To make Tollington Park greener and healthier we’re proposing to:
widen the pavement outside the school, moving traffic and emissions further from the gate
introduce new greening including planting and trees
install new seating outside the school gates
raise the existing signalised pedestrian crossing to footpath level to slow traffic
provide new cycle parking for local people and the school community
introduce colourful artwork on the road outside the school
relocate the cycle hangar from Tollington park to Turle Road
upgrading existing vehicle crossovers to improve accessibility for people walking, wheeling or using buggies.
Figure 1: Examples of improvements.
Figure 2: proposals are indicative only and may change based on further feasibility studies and feedback. See 'Documents' tab to view a PDF copy.
How you can get involved
Come and talk to us: after school drop-in
We are holding an in-person drop in event on Wednesday 6 March, from 3.15-4.30pm at Christ the King Primary School.
Fill in the online survey
Complete the online survey at the bottom of this webpage to tell us what you think of the concept design for the area outside Christ the King Primary School. The survey will close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 17 March 2024.
If you would like a paper copy of the survey please,
Write to: Environment, 1 Cottage Road, London, N7 8TP
Collect and fill in a paper copy of the survey at the school reception
Collect and fill in a paper copy of the survey at Islington Town Hall
Email us
If you have questions, drop us a line at SchoolStreets@islington.gov.uk
About Islington’s School Streets
Since 2019, Islington Council has introduced 36 School Streets, covering 37 primary schools. These work by preventing vehicles from using streets outside schools at drop-off and pick-up times, making the school run more enjoyable, and creating a better atmosphere.
Certain schools, such as Christ the King Primary School, are on roads where it’s not possible to introduce these kinds of restrictions. So, in order to deliver a range of benefits, the council is proposing to instead introduce improvements such as new greening, pavement widening, and seating.
These improvements will help deliver a range of health and wellbeing benefits by reducing air pollution, and by making it easier for children to exercise regularly.
So far, five primary schools have already seen these kinds of improvements being introduced such as Robert Blair Primary School.
Figure 3: example of improvements outside of Robert Blair Primary School
Next Steps
Based on your feedback, we will further develop and finalise designs for the area which will be implemented over Summer 2024.
