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Celebrating Black History Month with pride, power, and community spirit
A month-long programme of events in the borough will showcase the achievements and rich contributions of Black communities and Black-owned businesses in Islington.
Attack on Thistle Hotel - Leader and local MP's statement
The Leader of Islington Council and Emily Thornberry MP have condemned a "despicable" attack at the Thistle Hotel in the Barbican, the temporary home of a number of asylum seekers.
Islington carers celebrated at Dignity in Care Awards
Care workers, family carers and volunteers across the borough have been recognised for the enormous contribution they make to residents' lives and the community.
Sapphire residency to bring community empowerment to the Black Cultural Centre
The Sapphire Employability and Wellbeing Academy has taken over residency of Islington’s Black Cultural Centre, offering empowerment to marginalised communities.
‘Impractical and poorly developed’ equalities guidance risks discrimination, council warns
Proposed new rules on how organisations should implement equality laws risk discrimination against the people they are designed to protect, the council has warned.
Community unites in call for better outcomes for disabled residents
Government concessions on proposed disability benefit reforms are welcome, and local leaders are today calling for further steps to support disabled people.
Local organisations awarded over £500,000 to support people seeking sanctuary
Twenty inspiring, community-led projects have been awarded funding to help support local refugees, migrants, and people seeking asylum.
Eighth anniversary of Finsbury Park terror attack
Today marks eight years since the Finsbury Park terror attack, a senseless act of violence that sought to divide our community.
Arsenal Women cement legacy with full WSL Season at Emirates
European champions Arsenal Women will play all of their league matches at the Emirates Stadium in the 2025/26 season, the club has announced today.
Go Africa takes over as the Black Cultural Centre’s new operator
African culture is at the heart of the Black Cultural Centre’s new operator as Go Africa takes over the residency.
New Executive appointments to continue drive for more equal Islington
Two councillors are starting new roles in Islington’s Executive today (Friday, 16 May), to support the council’s work to create a more equal borough.
Council Leader on Finsbury Leisure Centre and primary schools' decisions
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.