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Council Leader praises community and staff after a celebration that bought Islington together.

St Peter’s and Canalside councillor Cllr Rosaline Ogunro was officially sworn-in last night (Wednesday, 27 May) as the Mayor of Islington for 2026/27.

Thousands of residents impacted by the cost-of-living crisis will be supported through a new £4.1m fund. 

Responding to rumours about four adventure playgrounds run by Islington Play Association, Cllr Una O’Halloran, Leader of Islington Council, issued the following statement.

New powers could be used to support landlords to bring empty shops back into use on Caledonian Road, as part of efforts to breathe new life into high streets. 

After the Arsenal men’s team secured the Premier League title – their first since 2004 – the Leader of Islington Council, Cllr Una O’Halloran, issued a message of congratulations to the team.

New CCTV cameras, improved lighting, and additional nighttime reassurance are just some of the ways the council will be clamping down on crime and anti-social behaviour.

Responding to a petition circulating about Crumbles Castle Adventure Playground and related social media comments, Cllr Una O’Halloran, Leader of Islington Council issued the following statement.

A new-look Executive is set to Make it Happen for Islington by delivering on the priorities that matter most to local people.

Islington Council is committed to strengthening its knowledge of its homes and housing service systems, data and assurance following a review from the Regulator of Social Housing. 

The Leader of the Council has set out her pledge to “Making it Happen” for Islington, following yesterday’s (Thursday, 7 May) local election results.

In the election, the Islington Labour Party – led by Cllr Una O’Halloran – won an overall majority of 32 seats, with the Islington Green Party forming the opposition with 19 seats.

Today, Cllr O’Halloran, who remains Leader of the Council, has outlined her commitment to building a safer, fairer, more inclusive borough.