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Photograph of the rail bridge in The Cally-2

The Cally to welcome Islington's second liveable neighbourhood following resident feedback

The Cally is set to become home to Islington’s second liveable neighbourhood, following public consultation on plans to green and transform the area with safer pavements, child-friendly spaces, and more welcoming streets.

A photo of Tricia Blake smiling in front of her stall at Navigator Square, selling her own handmade and designed jewellery

Archway Market pop-up events to champion Black-owned businesses

A new series of pop-up events at Archway Market will spotlight Black entrepreneurship, celebrate cultural diversity, and create lasting opportunities for local Black-owned businesses to flourish in Islington.

Cllr Angelo Weekes

Cllr Angelo Weekes appointed Executive Member for Community Safety

Cllr Angelo Weekes has become the new Executive Member for Community Safety for Islington Council. His appointment comes after Cllr John Woolf assumed the role of Executive Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods.

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Islington Council to consult on further steps to protect private renters

Islington Council has announced plans to launch a public consultation in early 2025 to determine whether to renew and extend its property licensing schemes.

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Junction by-election result

James Potts has been elected as a councillor for Junction ward, following a by-election on Thursday, 28 November. 

The winners of the 2024 Islington Youth Council elections with, on the front row from left, council chief executive Victoria Lawson, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Families Cllr Michelline Safi-Ngongo, Mayor of Islington Cllr Anjna Khurana and Executive Member for Finance and Perfor

New Youth Council elected to champion young voices in Islington

Islington’s young people have elected 14 new youth councillors to represent their interests and advocate for issues that matter most to them over the next two years.

Cllr O'Halloran, Leader of Islington Council

Cllr Una O’Halloran becomes Leader of Islington Council

Cllr Una O’Halloran has formally become Leader of Islington Council following last night’s (Tuesday, 19 November) Council meeting.  

Councillors and partners gather outside Islington's Black Cultural Centre

Islington’s new Black Cultural Centre opens

Islington Council has formally opened its landmark Black Cultural Centre – a safe space for residents from Black African and Caribbean heritage to come together.  

Cllr Diarmaid Ward, Islington Council's Acting Leader

Autumn Budget - Acting Leader's response

This morning (Monday, November 4), Islington Council's Acting Leader, Cllr Diarmaid Ward, has written the following letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding the Autumn Budget.

Render of the proposed improvements on St John Street-2

Local people invited to help shape public space improvements to historic St John Street

Local people and businesses are being invited to share their ideas and feedback to help shape improvements to public spaces on St John Street, one of Islington’s most historic streets.

Islington Sea Cadets poppy wreath - Remembrance

Remembrance Sunday honoured in Islington

Islington Council warmly invites residents to join their Remembrance Sunday commemorations to honour the Armed Forces and remember those who have sacrificed their lives in conflict.

Mayor's Civic and Ben Kinsella Award Winners 2024 - alongside the Mayor of Islington and Sophie Cloutterbuck from London Metropolitan University (LMU)

Nominate a local community hero for the Ben Kinsella Award or the Mayor's Civic Award this year

People across the borough are being invited to recognise the positive contributions of amazing community heroes, as nominations for the Ben Kinsella and Mayor’s Civic Awards open.