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Attack at Manchester synagogue – Leader’s statement
The Leader of Islington Council has condemned today’s (Thursday, 2 October) attack outside the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester.
Celebrating Black History Month with pride, power, and community spirit
A month-long programme of events in the borough will showcase the achievements and rich contributions of Black communities and Black-owned businesses in Islington.
Attack on Thistle Hotel - Leader and local MP's statement
The Leader of Islington Council and Emily Thornberry MP have condemned a "despicable" attack at the Thistle Hotel in the Barbican, the temporary home of a number of asylum seekers.
Islington carers celebrated at Dignity in Care Awards
Care workers, family carers and volunteers across the borough have been recognised for the enormous contribution they make to residents' lives and the community.
Islington's gardening communities celebrated
Green-fingered residents from across the borough have been celebrated for their gardening expertise, at the Islington in Bloom award ceremony on Monday night.
Communities celebrate home grown fruit, vegetables and flowers at the Islington Grow Show
Community groups, residents and gardeners, came together at Whittington Park Community Centre on Sunday 7 September for the second annual Islington Grow Show, a vibrant celebration of food growing, gardening and sustainability.
Green light for 33 new social rent homes on Vorley Road
Dozens of much-needed social rented homes are set to be delivered on Vorley Road for up to 118 residents, after planning permission on an exciting development was granted.
Breaking ground on St John Street transformation
Our work to make Islington cleaner, greener, and healthier is taking another stride forward this month with the start of works to improve the St John Street area.
Free film festival celebrates recovery and creative healing
Powerful stories of addiction and recovery take centre stage at a free film festival in Islington this month, celebrating lived experience of recovery and creativity.
Islington’s Chief Discovery Officer Sidra reflects on an ‘eye-opening summer’
The competition winner discusses how she's brought her perspective to a series of social media videos, seizing on social media trends and creating content to showcase the borough and inspire other young people to discover Islington for themselves.
Sapphire residency to bring community empowerment to the Black Cultural Centre
The Sapphire Employability and Wellbeing Academy has taken over residency of Islington’s Black Cultural Centre, offering empowerment to marginalised communities.
Seven new public toilets make Islington more accessible for all
More clean, safe, free public toilets are set to arrive in Islington, open 24 hours a day to help boost equality and inclusion.