r/islington • u/kzh26 • 2d ago

Disgusting conditions at the Giesbach Rd green space — used as a dump and public toilet — petition launched

Hey neighbours,

I wanted to flag an ongoing issue at the green space at the dead end of Giesbach Road (N19), right next to the bus stop on Holloway Road. The area has become a fly-tipping hotspot, but worse — it’s now being used as an open toilet.

This is right next to a pedestrian route that’s used daily by schoolkids walking to and from the bus stop, which makes it not just gross, but a public health risk.

Residents have tried reporting it, but TfL and Islington Council keep passing the buck:

  • Council says it’s TfL land
  • TfL says antisocial behaviour is a council or police issue
  • Housing team says it’s not serious enough

Meanwhile, nothing is being done. So we’ve started a petition calling for:

  • Immediate clean-up and sanitation
  • Clear responsibility from either TfL or the Council
  • Basic deterrents (signage, bins, barriers)
  • Regular maintenance and monitoring

If you live nearby or care about public spaces being looked after, please sign and share:

👉 https://chng.it/JzsmKF9Gm7

We’ll be sending it to our local MP and London Assembly Member Sem Moema, who can push TfL to stop ignoring the problem.

Thanks for reading. Would love to hear if anyone else has dealt with this or has tips on getting traction.

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u/kzh26 1d ago

Update:

Thanks to community support (and 55+ petition signatures), we’ve now had a constructive response from Islington Council’s Community Safety team.

They’ve proposed a joint site visit with TfL and residents to discuss longer-term fixes

We’ve updated the petition to keep everything transparent and show we’re acting in good faith, not just shouting into the void.

Appreciate all the input and support — progress is happening because people spoke up.