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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.

Islington Council to take on running of adventure playgrounds and interim nursery care from Islington Play Association this summer

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:45:00 Z

Islington Council has confirmed that it will keep four adventure playgrounds open that were at risk of closure – and step in to provide interim nursery care at Paradise Park Children’s Centre – due to the current provider being unable to continue.

More than £390m to be invested in council home upgrades

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:15:00 Z

Thousands of homes will benefit from major upgrades to heating, kitchens, and bathrooms over the next five years – as part of a £390m investment.

Islington tops the charts again for sixth year in a row

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 Z

Islington has been named the Healthy Streets champion for inner London for a remarkable sixth consecutive year.

Making it Happen for cleaner, safer and more welcoming neighbourhoods

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:00:00 Z

A series of targeted, resident-led clean-ups is helping Make it Happen, as the council continues to put resident priorities at the heart of its work.

Historic Highbury Clock Tower set for major restoration works

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:03:00 Z

One of the borough’s most recognisable landmarks – the historic Jubilee Clock Tower in Highbury – is set to be restored by the council, to bring it back to its former glory.

Targeted street clean-ups to Make it Happen for Islington

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:51:00 Z

Extensive street clean-ups will start across the borough next week, with the council acting on resident feedback to help Make it Happen for Islington.