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Islington Youth Council’s new Young Mayor has been announced as Jimmy Joseph, following an election by the borough’s youth councillors.

Islington Council’s Children’s Services has been judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted inspectors for the second time in a row, with inspectors finding “children’s experiences are at the heart of the local authority’s thinking” and its work is “transforming children’s lives”.

Students across Islington were celebrating yesterday as they picked up their GCSE results and Level 2 vocational qualifications, and decided on their next steps.

Islington Council’s Youth Justice Service (YJS), which supports diverting children away from harmful lifestyles and behaviours towards more positive and fulfilling futures, has today been hailed by inspectors as among the best in England and Wales.

Islington Council joined students celebrating their extraordinary achievements in A Level, vocational, and technical courses today as they received their exam results.

Islington Council Leader Kaya Comer-Schwartz reveals there's still plenty left to keep families, children and young people happy, healthy and safe this summer - and offers pointers to exam results support and an expanded free childcare deadline.

Cllr Michelline Safi-Ngongo offers a rundown of all the exciting, free and low-cost things children, young people and families can do this summer - from fun activities to festivals, street parties and more...

Islington-born rapper, singer and actress Little Simz made a special visit to the youth hub of her childhood this week, hailing the opening of a new recording studio that will help nurture the next generation of Islington’s creative talents.

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 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.

Islington Council has transformed two formerly unused spaces into dedicated venues to support local young people into employment, training and education.