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Islington Council spent $131,000 on a street safety upgrade in Finsbury Park — not just a zebra crossing, but wider pavements, drainage, lights, and high-friction surfaces — sparking debate after initial reports claimed the crossing alone cost $100,000, far above the borough’s usual $15,000 price tag. Residents cited speeding cars and school safety as the impetus, but critics question value for money, especially amid recent headlines about a $200,000 self-cleaning toilet bid — fueling a wider conversation about public spending priorities and whether every project delivers enough bang for the buck.

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