Islington Gazette - Broken promises on 'yob estate': "A spokeswoman for Homes for Islington (HfI), responsible for part of the estate, said: 'HfI originally planned to launch a small CCTV scheme on the Marquess Estate in the summer 2005. However, in February 2006 Southern Housing Group expressed an interest in working jointly with HfI to install a more comprehensive CCTV system in which most of the main roads and junctions would be covered.
'The scheme will provide more comprehensive coverage of the area when it is launched. However, its increased size meant we had to apply for planning permission and put data protection protocols in place. Residents have been kept fully informed on the scheme's progress via area meetings and we expect it to finally launch later this spring.
'We are sorry for the delay but think the improvements will be worth the wait.'
A spokeswoman for Southern Housing Group, responsible for the part of the Marquess now known as New River Green, added: 'We are committed to working in partnership with HfI and improving the environment at New River Green. Southern Housing Foundation, the social investment charity of Southern Housing Group, has been successfully involving residents and local agencies on projects on the estate including"
'The scheme will provide more comprehensive coverage of the area when it is launched. However, its increased size meant we had to apply for planning permission and put data protection protocols in place. Residents have been kept fully informed on the scheme's progress via area meetings and we expect it to finally launch later this spring.
'We are sorry for the delay but think the improvements will be worth the wait.'
A spokeswoman for Southern Housing Group, responsible for the part of the Marquess now known as New River Green, added: 'We are committed to working in partnership with HfI and improving the environment at New River Green. Southern Housing Foundation, the social investment charity of Southern Housing Group, has been successfully involving residents and local agencies on projects on the estate including"
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