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Awards for caretakers and concierges celebrate frontline housing staff in Islington

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:30:00 Z

The hardworking staff who look after Islington’s estates were celebrated this week at the Caretaker and Concierge of the Year Awards.

Islington Local Elections 2026: all the info you need

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:00 Z

Islington residents are being urged to register now to have their say in the local council elections taking place on Thursday 7 May 2026.

Nearly £24 million planned investment to tackle potholes for safer, smoother streets

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:23:00 Z

Increased investment aims to make borough roads safer, smoother and more accessible for everyone.

£1m boost announced for estate improvements across Islington

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:00 Z

More than 90 new estate improvements are set to benefit residents across Islington, as the next round of the council’s Thriving Neighbourhoods funding unlocks £1 million for safer, more vibrant, and welcoming communal spaces.

Islington’s community champions celebrated at awards evening

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 Z

A dedicated foster carer, a team supporting vulnerable residents, and a young leader campaigning for safer streets were among the local people honoured this year.

Islington Council Leader condemns antisemitic attack on Jewish ambulance charity

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:00 Z

Responding to the attack on a Jewish ambulance charity in Barnet, Cllr Una O’Halloran, Leader of Islington Council, said: “Everyone in Islington will be shocked and appalled at this despicable antisemitic attack on north London’s Jewish community.

Standing with refugees and migrants across the borough

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:11:00 Z

The council stands shoulder to shoulder with refugees and migrants who are concerned about Government changes that could make it harder for them to settle in the UK, Council Leader Cllr Una O'Halloran and Cllr Sheila Chapman, Executive Member for Equalities, Communities & Inclusion, have written. Read their letter in full below.

Recycling art celebrates local community leaders, TV stars and youngsters

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:51:00 Z

Islington’s keen recyclers – from the worlds of TV, medicine, and the local community - are celebrated with a new poster campaign.

Over £18.5m from developer contributions invested in building more equal Islington

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 Z

Contributions from developers building in Islington have funded investment of £18.5m in resident priorities, ensuring that local people benefit from development in their communities

Council Leader delivers a second urgent message to Thames Water

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:25:00 Z

Thames Water must change their compensation approach, to properly support residents and 38 local businesses affected by flooding, urges Council Leader Cllr Una O'Halloran. See the Leader's letter to Thames Water CEO Chris Weston in full below.