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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”.

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 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.

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.

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.  

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

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.

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.

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. 

Islington Council, on Friday 8^th July, launched this year’s Summer Reading Challenge to encourage children aged 4-11 to enjoy reading during the school holidays.