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Home grown fruit, vegetables and flowers take centre stage at the Islington Grow Show

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:49:00 Z

The third Islington Grow Show was a huge success, with around 1000 people attending Caledonian Park on Sunday to celebrate food growing, gardening and community.

Stronger protection for thousands of renters this autumn

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:30:00 Z

Stronger legal protections are set to deliver improved living standards and greater security for thousands of tenants in privately rented homes in Islington this autumn.

Students celebrate as they keep Islington above national averages for exam results

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:37:00 Z

Determination and hard work has paid off for hundreds of students in Islington’s schools as they outperformed the national averages once again at both GCSEs and A level, vocational and technical courses this summer.

Appeal for information following death of 75-year-old woman: Leader’s statement

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:17:00 Z

Cllr Una O’Halloran, Leader of Islington Council, has reiterated the police’s appeal for witnesses to come forward following the death of a 75-year-old woman in the borough.

Mayor congratulates Islington students receiving their A Level, vocational and technical course results

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:05:00 Z

Students across Islington are expected to be celebrating today as they collect their A Level, vocational and technical course results.

Statement on Equality and Human Rights Commission Code of Practice

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:30:00 Z

Cllr Una O’Halloran, Leader of Islington Council, shares a statement responding to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s updated Code of Practice affecting the provision of single-sex services coming into force today.

Fire at Reuse and Recycling Centre

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:51:00 Z

Council Leader Cllr Una O’Halloran shares a statement after a fire occurred at our Reuse and Recycling Centre on Tuesday 28 July.

Action to support 2,000 residents into employment and apprenticeships

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:15:00 Z

Backed by £3.6 million of government and regional investment, Islington is deepening support to help more residents access jobs, training and apprenticeships as part of wider efforts to tackle economic inactivity and youth unemployment.

Residents move into new council homes on Elthorne Estate

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:17:00 Z

Local people are moving into a council development of 46 new, high-quality homes on Elthorne Estate, as the council's drive to Make it Happen by creating genuinely affordable homes continues.

Eight in ten respondents back pension fund divestment proposals

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:47:00 Z

At least 80% of respondents agreed with proposals outlined in a consultation on ending pension fund investments in companies linked to conflict, genocide, and other human rights abuses.