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Islington understands all too well the impact that far-right extremism, hatred and division can have on real people. 

Following the General Election, a letter to the Prime Minister from Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, the Leader of Islington Council

Islington Council’s Executive has appointed two new members, who will continue to drive forward its work to create a more equal borough for all.

Arsenal has today (Tuesday, 14 May) announced that the Emirates Stadium will host 11 women’s football matches in the 2024/25 season, marking a huge step forward for the women’s game.  

Islington Council will hold a by-election in Hillrise ward on 2 May 2024, following the resignation of Cllr David Poyser.

Islington has celebrated local community heroes and their amazing contributions to the borough in a glittering awards ceremony.

"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.  

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

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

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 today (Wednesday, 3 January) calls for fair funding from Government as the council announces its 2024/25 budget proposals. 

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