From next Monday (7 April), Islington Council is ditching application fees related to requests from residents wanting to close their street.
It will be up to residents to gain the support of neighbours for temporary play street closures.
Once a proposed street closure is rubber-stamped, the street will be closed to through traffic for up to three hours on a named date.
Vehicles of residents, visitors and delivery people will still be able to access play streets, but only at walking pace, and children will take precedence over vehicles.
Andy Hull, Islington Council's lead member for finance and performance, said providing a “safe, fun play area” for children is important because many Islington families don't have access to gardens or play space.
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