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

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

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.