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