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A dedicated foster carer, a team supporting vulnerable residents, and a young leader campaigning for safer streets were among the local people honoured this year.

The council stands shoulder to shoulder with refugees and migrants who are concerned about Government changes that could make it harder for them to settle in the UK, Council Leader Cllr Una O'Halloran and Cllr Sheila Chapman, Executive Member for Equalities, Communities & Inclusion, have written. Read their letter in full below. 

A major package of investment to Make it Happen for Islington - by prioritising what matters most to local people - has been formally agreed by councillors.  

Council staff are supporting emergency services as they manage today’s (Tuesday, 24 February) flooding on Caledonian Road.

Islington is uniting residents with experience of the struggle against poverty with community and business leaders to help create lasting, potentially radical solutions.

Action on anti-social behaviour, improved play spaces, and a cleaner borough are all set to arrive in Islington as part of a £5m investment.  

Islington Youth Council’s new Young Mayor has been announced as Zackariya Yahya, following an election by the borough’s youth councillors for leading roles.

A moving ceremony today (Tuesday, 27 January) brought local people together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day through reflection, testimony and shared commitment to challenging hatred.  

An independent review by the Local Government Association (LGA) - the national body that represents councils across England and Wales - has praised Islington's strong leadership, financial management, and shared purpose. 

A new £5 million fund is set to accelerate progress on Islington residents’ most important priorities, as part of the council’s 2026/27 budget proposals. 

As the festive season comes to a close, I hope you’ve had the opportunity to spend time with your loved ones, rest, and reflect.  

Thousands of low-income households will see their council tax significantly reduced – and in some cases removed entirely – as Islington Council continues to support those most in need.