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Islington Council announces by-election in Hillrise ward
Islington Council will hold a by-election in Hillrise ward on 2 May 2024, following the resignation of Cllr David Poyser.
Islington’s unsung heroes recognised with awards ceremony
Islington has celebrated local community heroes and their amazing contributions to the borough in a glittering awards ceremony.
Councillor Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Leader of Islington Council, responds to the Spring Budget
"I am relieved to see our lobbying, alongside other councils and charities, has been recognised by the Chancellor in the Spring Budget through his U-Turn on plans to scrap the Household Support Fund.
Spring Budget - letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Ahead of next week's Spring Budget, a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer from the Leader and Deputy Leader of Islington Council about four things that would make a huge difference to lives in Islington
Why Islington needs fair funding
With Islington Council's budget being voted on next week, leader Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz explains why the council has written to the Government making three urgent calls for action
Join the Mayor of Islington at two volunteering fairs
The Mayor of Islington, in partnership with his chosen charity Voluntary Action Islington (VAI), will host two events this month to encourage people to learn about local volunteering opportunities.
Islington Council announces 2024/25 budget proposals and calls for fair funding from Government
Islington Council today (Wednesday, 3 January) calls for fair funding from Government as the council announces its 2024/25 budget proposals.
Household Support Fund - letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
A letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer from the Leader and Deputy Leader of Islington Council, urgently requesting for the Household Support Fund to be continued
8,000 of the lowest income households will no longer pay council tax in Islington from April
More than 8,000 low-income working-age households will no longer pay council tax from April thanks to Islington Council’s new Council Tax Support Scheme.
Murder investigation in Islington - council Leader's statement
Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Leader of Islington Council, said: “I’m shocked and saddened by the tragic news that a 21-year-old man has lost his life following a stabbing on Tufnell Park Road yesterday (Monday, 11 December) evening.
Nominate an Islington hero for the Mayor's Civic Award or the Ben Kinsella Award
Every year, the council takes a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the positive impact that residents make in their community with the Mayor’s Civic Awards and the Ben Kinsella Award. Nominations are now open for this year’s awards and residents are encouraged to take part.
Autumn Statement 2023 - letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
We ask for three things to help us build a better Islington for local people - full text of a letter from Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz and Cllr Diarmaid Ward to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of this week's Autumn Statement