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Pot holes being filled in Islington. Making it happen for local people

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

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

Holly Park Estate Playground Improvement

£1m boost announced for estate improvements across Islington

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. 

Mayor's Civic and Ben Kinsella Award Winners 2026 and the winner of the Mayor’s Award for Outstanding Service to Islington 2026

Islington’s community champions celebrated at awards evening

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

Islington Council Leader condemns antisemitic attack on Jewish ambulance charity

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.  

Islington Town Hall exterior cropped

Standing with refugees and migrants across the borough

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. 

Artist Freddie Yauner with Ray

Recycling art celebrates local community leaders, TV stars and youngsters

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

Cllr Sheila Chapman, Executive Member for Equalities, Communities, and Inclusion, stood at the top of Cally Clocktower looking over Islington

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

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 

Councillor Una O'Halloran, Leader of Islington Council

Council Leader delivers a second urgent message to Thames Water

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.

Council Leader Cllr O'Halloran and a student from Thornhill Primary school

Meet “Sweeping Beauty”, Islington’s newest electric street sweeper

One of Islington’s brand-new, fully electric street sweepers has been officially christened “Sweeping Beauty”, thanks to six-year-old Adele from Thornhill Primary School.

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Engagement process begins on ending pension fund investments linked to conflict and genocide

Islington’s pension fund members will soon be able to have their say on ending investments in companies linked to conflict, genocide, and other human rights abuses.

Cllr Dr Sara Hyde at Betknowmore Gala 2025

£250,000 funding and cross-London partnership to tackle gambling harms

Residents will benefit from major new support to tackle gambling harms, after a £250,000 programme was secured to reduce the health inequalities linked to gambling. 

Alice Roberts, CPRE and Cllr Champion Cllr Rowena Champion, Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality, and Transport at Islington Council on the Robet Blair school street in Islington.

A more environmentally friendly, cleaner and healthier place for all

A more environmentally-friendly borough – with reduced pollution, more welcoming streets, and thriving biodiversity – is at the heart of a more equal Islington, and the council is working tirelessly to make it happen.