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A lifelong volunteer, a caretaker of more than 30 years, and a young fire cadet were among the local heroes recognised at a special awards ceremony

Islington’s lowest-earning households will again pay no council tax, after the 2025/26 budget was agreed at last night’s (Thursday, 27 February) Full Council meeting.

Caribbean flavours are set to nourish the local community, as new operator Carib Eats takes over Islington’s Black Cultural Centre on Hornsey Road.

This Holocaust Memorial Day (Monday, 27 January), the borough came together to remember the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, and the millions of people killed under Nazi persecution.

Balls Pond Road Cemetery, owned by the West London Synagogue, will undergo major restoration following a £190,731 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Islington Council is inviting local charities, non-profits, resident groups, faith organisations, and schools to apply for funding for projects to support those seeking sanctuary in the borough. 

Islington Council has today (Wednesday, 8 January) announced proposals to protect frontline services and support those most in need in its budget for 2025/26.  

James Potts has been elected as a councillor for Junction ward, following a by-election on Thursday, 28 November. 

Islington’s young people have elected 14 new youth councillors to represent their interests and advocate for issues that matter most to them over the next two years.

Cllr Una O’Halloran has formally become Leader of Islington Council following last night’s (Tuesday, 19 November) Council meeting.  

Islington Council has formally opened its landmark Black Cultural Centre – a safe space for residents from Black African and Caribbean heritage to come together.