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Islington Gazette - Estate's future is all about the people

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Islington Gazette - Estate's future is all about the people: "Estate's future is all about the people
nlnews@archant.co.uk
18 July 2007

Estate's future is all about the people

nlnews@archant.co.uk
18 July 2007
Mayor of Islington Councillor Barbara Smith (second from left) with Market Estate residents on Saturday
Mayor of Islington Councillor Barbara Smith (second from left) with Market Estate residents on Saturday
THE Caledonian Park Fun Day on Saturday was a big success.

It also marked the milestone of the first residents of the Market Estate moving into their new homes.

Barbara Smith, the Mayor of Islington, spent a lot of time talking to people about the progress and that was because there are so many positive things to share.

So I would like to take this opportunity to remember the late Jim Veal, the first chairman of the Market Estate Tenants' and Residents' Association.

I remember some years back when Jim had called a meeting with the interim managers of the estate and was trying to resolve the repairs of a tenant whose window had literally fallen out.

After patiently listening to the excuses, he said: "It needs to be done. Get up and do it."

To Jim and his family, our sincere appreciation.

The residents of the Market Estate have come a long way. As we have always said, the regeneration of the estate is about more than bricks and mortar - it is about the people.

Many thanks to Southern Housing, Islington Greenspace and Higgins for a great day. - David Kelly, Drovers Way, Market Estate, N7.

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