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ISLINGTON

Dear Resident

As you are probably aware, in recent weeks the gates to Barnsbury Square Gardens have been locked open during the day as part of a trial requested by residents.

Whilst this trial has been welcomed by some, many others have objected to it, particularly as the options for what to do with the gates were not widely surveyed or consulted on.

The council will therefore cease locking the gates open for now. Council officers will work with ward councillors, local residents, and other users of the square to identify how to make the square as welcoming as possible to everyone who might want to use it.

We would welcome your input on a range of ways in which the square could be made better. If you would like to have your say, please come along to the Open Squares Weekend on 8 June (2.30 – 4.30pm) where Area Parks Manager Bhupesh Thapa will be there to take your views.

If you cannot make the 8th, please contact Bhupesh on 07825 098 458 or [bhupesh.thapa@islington.gov.uk](mailto:bhupesh.thapa@islington.gov.uk) or
Vincent James on 0207 527 7245

In the meanwhile, the council would stress that dog fouling that is not disposed of ruins the square for everyone, and we firmly request that professional dog walkers use other, more suitable locations.

Best wishes

James Gilchrist

Head of Greenspace and Leisure