News

144 items found, showing page 1 of 12

Cllr Flora Williamson, Executive Member for Finance and Performance

Council Tax Support Scheme continues for those most in need

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.

A stock image of Islington Town Hall

Islington Council appoints new banking services provider

Islington Council has appointed a new provider of banking services following a rigorous procurement process to ensure the highest possible ethical banking standards.

Mayor's Civic and Ben Kinsella Award Winners and the winner of the Mayor’s Award for Outstanding Service to Islington 2025 - alongside the Mayor of Islington and sponsors

Nominate your local hero for the Mayor’s Civic Award or Ben Kinsella Award

Residents across the borough are invited to recognise the incredible individuals who make a real difference in our communities, as nominations open for the Ben Kinsella Award and the Mayor’s Civic Awards.

Islington Council

Islington Council Leader and Chief Executive condemn attack at Sydney Hanukkah event

The Leader of Islington Council and the Chief Executive have condemned today’s (Sunday, 14 December) attack at a Hanukkah menorah lighting in Sydney, Australia.

Islington Town Hall-19 cropped

£4m rate relief scheme remains unlocked for Islington charities and community groups

Islington Council has agreed to continue its Discretionary Rate Relief (DRR) programme for another three years, helping local charities and community organisations keep delivering essential services for residents. 

Cllr O'Halloran, Mayor Cllr Jackson, and Arsenal representatives celebrate their Freedom of the Borough status

Arsenal Women awarded Islington’s highest honour

European champions Arsenal Women have been given Islington’s highest honour – the Freedom of the Borough – in recognition of their extraordinary achievements.  

Council Leader Una O'Halloran outside Islington Town Hall

Council Leader reflects on "rewarding and enriching" first year in post

To mark the one-year anniversary of the beginning of her leadership of Islington Council, Cllr Una O'Halloran has issued the following statement, expressing her pride and looking ahead to the future. 

Islington Town Hall-19 cropped

Over 1,700 Islington families get automatic help with water bills

More than 1,700 low-income households in Islington are now getting automatic discounts on their water bills – saving hundreds of pounds a year – thanks to a new data-sharing scheme. 

Remembrance Sunday Parade 2025-6

Remembrance Sunday observed in Islington

Residents, veterans, civic leaders, and community groups came together across Islington on Sunday to mark Remembrance Sunday with gratitude, and quiet reflection.

Cllr Sheila Chapman (left) stood with Jasmine Cannon-Ikurusi, CEO of Sapphire (middle) alongside Mayor of Islington Cllr Jason Jackson (right) outside the Black Cultural Centre cropped

Future of Black Cultural Centre confirmed on one-year anniversary

Islington’s Black Cultural Centre is set to welcome a new provider in April 2026, to continue to offer empowerment and support for global Black majority communities.

Remembrance Sunday 2025

Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Islington

The sacrifices of the Armed Forces and those that lost their lives in war will be commemorated in Islington this Remembrance Sunday. 

Islington Council

Attack at Manchester synagogue – Leader’s statement

The Leader of Islington Council has condemned today’s (Thursday, 2 October) attack outside the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester.