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Islington elects new Young Mayor, Deputy Young Mayor and Member for London Youth Assembly
Young people went to the polls this week and have elected a new Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor of Islington, as well as the borough's new London Youth Assembly Member.
Islington’s housing estates will see new investment as Thriving Neighbourhoods programme reopens for suggestions
Islington Council is today (Monday, 15 January) announcing the reopening of the Thriving Neighbourhoods programme for new suggestions from residents. First launched in 2022, the programme allows local people to help shape the transformation of the borough’s housing estates through £10million of investment.
Two new Youth Employment Hubs open their doors to help young people get into work, training and education
Islington Council has transformed two formerly unused spaces into dedicated venues to support local young people into employment, training and education.
Students celebrate strong GCSE exam results across Islington
Islington students have posted stronger results in their GCSE and other Key Stage 4 qualifications this year compared to 2019, despite the disruption and challenges the pandemic caused to their studies.
Students celebrate achievements in their A Level, vocational and technical courses on results day
Islington Council is celebrating the extraordinary achievements of A Level, vocational, and technical course students today as they receive their exam results.
Summer fun in Islington
Islington Council Leader Kaya Comer-Schwartz explains how whatever the weather, there is plenty for young people of all ages to do in our borough this summer
Islington’s Youth Council elects the borough’s new Young Mayor
Ameera Abdi has been elected Islington’s eleventh Young Mayor - with Areeb Ahmed as Deputy Young Mayor, and Ayokunnu Fawole as Islington’s new London Youth Assembly member.
Cost of living: Islington Council tackles digital poverty with more than 600 free laptops for pupils joining secondary school
More than 600 pupils who started secondary school this autumn without a laptop computer of their own are being given a device by Islington Council to help them keep up with their studies – narrowing the digital divide between children and helping families cope with the cost of living crisis.
New Youth Council elected to represent young people in Islington
Islington’s young people have elected 14 of their peers to represent them and champion issues that are important to them for the next two years.
Islington Council seeks views on proposal for Vittoria and Copenhagen primary schools
Islington Council is seeking the views of parents and carers, staff, and the local community on a proposal to amalgamate Vittoria and Copenhagen primary schools into one school.
New mental health programme to create better future for young Black men and boys in Islington
Islington Council and the NHS can today announce a new, innovative mental health programme which will help to create a better future for young Black men and boys, and supports the council’s efforts to tackle inequality.
New Andover Youth Centre will be run by the community, for the community
Islington Council has opened a brand-new youth centre on the Andover Estate. The centre will take a unique community approach that will empower young people to broaden their horizons and build self-confidence in a safe space, supported by familiar and friendly faces.