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Proposals to re-build Finsbury Leisure Centre and build around 200 new homes have been withdrawn following a decision by Islington Council’s Executive yesterday (Thursday, 24 April).  

Councillors also agreed to move forward with plans to close Highbury Quadrant and St Jude & St Paul’s primary schools.  

In a statement, Council Leader Cllr Una O’Halloran explains these difficult decisions, and sets out how the council is working to create a more equal future.  

Community football pitches next to Finsbury Leisure Centre are set to be retained under new Islington Council proposals to end plans to build new housing on the site.  

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.