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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.
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.
Council prosecutes mailbox company for accepting fake ID
A mail forwarding company has been fined after accepting fake identification – including a document that used the identity of a famous footballer.
Murder investigation in Islington – Council Leader’s statement
Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Leader of Islington Council, said: “I’m deeply saddened by the tragic news that 16-year-old Deonte Mowatt-Slater has lost his life after being found with a fatal injury in Archway early this morning (Tuesday 22 October).
Illegal traders in the (hot) doghouse after Islington Council prosecution
Five hot dog sellers were handed a £3,256 combined fine after they were prosecuted by Islington Council.
Islington Council wins back £260,000 in landmark tenancy fraud case
A former Islington Council tenant has been ordered to pay back more than a quarter of a million pounds after fraudulently taking on a council tenancy and then trying to buy his council home.
New crime-busting partnership for Archway and Nag’s Head businesses
Businesses across Archway and Nag’s Head are teaming up with Islington Council, the Met Police, City St George's and Safer Business Network CIC in a new partnership against crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB).
Mayville Estate welcomes refurbished pitch as a safe space for young people
The community football pitch on Islington Council’s Mayville Estate has reopened to provide a safe space for young people to enjoy their summer.
First look at new designs for much-needed council homes and leisure centre
New plans show how the Finsbury Leisure Centre site will transform the lives of hundreds of people waiting for a council home, in the biggest investment in the area’s public services for a generation.
Thousands more private renters now protected from rogue landlords
Over 5,000 privately rented homes in Islington must now be registered for a licence to ensure their tenants have good quality housing – or their landlords will face prosecution.
Caretaker and Concierge Awards celebrate housing heroes who go "above and beyond"
Islington Council has held its Caretaker and Concierge of the Year Awards to celebrate the frontline staff who help look after the borough’s estates and homes.
Islington Council recruits clever canine to sniff out illegal tobacco products worth £70,000
An Islington business and its director have been ordered to pay over £32,000 after their illegal tobacco and vape supply was uncovered by sniffer dog, Cooper.