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Thistle Hotel attack conviction – Leader and MP's statement

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:57:00 Z

Mark Neville, 65, has pleaded guilty to a string of charges following an attack last September at the Thistle Hotel, which at the time was the temporary home of a number of asylum seekers.

Following Neville’s conviction, Cllr Una O’Halloran, Leader of the Council, and Dame Emily Thornberry, MP for Islington South and Finsbury, issued the following joint statement.

Angel tube station to become exit-only on weekends – Leader’s statement

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:05:00 Z

Council Leader Cllr Una O’Halloran has said she is “deeply concerned” by the decision to make Angel tube station exit-only on weekends and Bank Holidays from Saturday, 2 January 2027.

Yesterday, (Tuesday, 27 October), Transport for London (TfL) announced that essential repairs are needed to the station’s escalators, which have been in service for nearly 35 years.

In a statement issued today, Cllr O’Halloran set out the council’s concerns regarding TfL’s handling of the situation and the impact of the decision on residents and businesses.

Ten Cally businesses transformed in high street makeover

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:30:00 Z

Ten independent businesses on Caledonian Road have been given a new look to boost footfall, support traders and create a more welcoming high street.

Two weeks isn’t enough – council steps up with six weeks’ paternity leave

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:26:00 Z

Fathers, partners, and adoptive parents working for Islington Council will benefit from six weeks’ paternity leave, under a new policy to give parents more time to bond with their baby.

Community designed murals unveiled in Finsbury Park

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:15:00 Z

Residents' ideas and experiences have been transformed into two new murals celebrating the people, culture and everyday life of Finsbury Park.

Communities across Islington recognised at Islington in Bloom celebration

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:16:00 Z

Islington's green fingered residents, community groups and businesses were celebrated at The Charterhouse on Monday, where the winners of the annual competition were announced.

Murder investigation following fatal stabbing – Leader’s statement

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:40:00 Z

Cllr Una O’Halloran, Leader of Islington Council, said: “We’re so shocked and saddened by the death of a 28-year-old man following a stabbing on Wednesday (16 September) night.

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.