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Small Business Saturday: spending money locally this festive season
With Christmas on the horizon, Islington Council is encouraging residents to spend their money at local, independent businesses to keep our high streets thriving.
Islington's most popular market traders recognised at festive awards ceremony
The winners of this year’s Market Trader of the Year competition were announced at the Chapel Market festive lights event on Thursday, 18 November. The competition saw more people voting for their favourite trader than in any previous year.
Join the festivities in Islington this winter
Residents are invited to a series of events in Islington during the run up to the festive season. With the high streets brightened up by Christmas lights and the borough’s town centres busy with Christmas markets, Santa’s grottos, family-friendly activities and more – the celebrations this year are set to be extra special.
Major investment in Chapel Market from Islington Council and Mayor of London
Islington Council and the Mayor of London today announce major investment to help Angel’s much-loved Chapel Market go from strength to strength.
Better Space affordable workspace opens for business in major boost for Islington’s inclusive economy
Better Space - a new affordable workspace in Islington that supports local social enterprises and small businesses, and helps residents gain vital skills and experience - is open and thriving.
Islington Council helps more than 4,000 local people into work, nine months ahead of target
Islington Council has helped more than 4,000 residents into decent jobs since April 2018, nine months ahead of its target and despite the economic downturn and huge disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vote for your favourite Islington Market Trader
The borough’s Market Trader of the Year competition is back and Islington Council is asking shoppers to nominate their favourite stall holder.
Islington Council and fashion co-operative open unique affordable workspace supporting local fashion talent in latest chapter of community wealth-building campaign
Local designer-makers and residents with an interest in garment production received a boost this week with the opening of a brand-new and unique affordable workspace in Finsbury Park.
Islington Council backs new ethical food delivery co-operative Wings
Islington Council is supporting Wings - a new, innovative, ethical food delivery app - as part of its commitment to building a local economy that works for everyone.
Islington to become north London’s first Living Wage Borough
An alliance of prominent employers in Islington has today launched an Action Plan to make Islington North London’s first “Living Wage Borough”.
Council awards £1.8m to Islington pubs and music, comedy, theatre and dance venues
Islington Council has awarded £1.8 million in extra funding for almost 100 pubs and music, comedy, theatre and dance venues hit by ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.