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Islington Tribune - LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Published: 7 March 2008
 
Cut bus pollution

• MANY residents near the places where buses turn round at Angel, Archway, Holloway and elsewhere are driven near to distraction by the low rumble of engines left on (contrary to Transport for London’s contracts with the bus companies). The totally inadequate response from Islington Council is a letter to the bus companies, which alleviates the problem for a few days before it starts again.
There is an alternative that works. Croydon Council has used powers under the Environment Act 2005 to fine drivers who leave their engines running and it has been effective in stopping the problem. Islington Council has refused to adopt this approach but it is my belief it should think again.
It could also use these powers against limousine drivers who wait on double-yellow lines for the end of Arsenal games, sitting in the car with the engine running.
Cllr Barry Edwards
Labour, Holloway

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