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Local community set to shape inclusive future for Sobell Leisure Centre
Islington Council is set to invite local people to help create an inclusive programme of activities at the new Sobell Leisure Centre, so that people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy the huge benefits of sport and physical activity.
Heritage plaque for Irish Nationalist leader Michael Collins unveiled in Islington
Working with the Terence MacSwiney Committee, Islington Council has unveiled a plaque dedicated to Michael Collins, an Irish Nationalist leader who campaigned and fought for Irish independence in the early 20th Century.
Residents’ ‘safety net’ fund marks 10th anniversary and almost £21million given in grant aid
A “vital part of Islington’s safety net” for residents in crisis marked a milestone 10th anniversary this week, looking to the future while marking the £20.5million of short-term relief grants it has provided so far.
£250 grant scheme widened to thousands more working renters in Islington
A one-off £250 grant to help with essential living costs has been made available to thousands more Islington residents who rent their homes.
We Are Islington Festival to celebrate Islington’s diversity and bring people together
A free community event to celebrate Islington’s diversity and bring people of all ages and backgrounds together will be held on Saturday, 8 July.
Community power – council to set up new Black Cultural Centre
Islington Council has revealed plans to open a landmark Black Cultural Centre, which will be a space for the Black community in the borough to celebrate history and culture.
Double murder investigation – council Leader’s statement
Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Leader of Islington Council, said: “I’m shocked and saddened following the fatal stabbings of a man and a boy in Islington last night.
Share your Islington Promise
Islington Council Leader Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz sets out the Islington Promise - how the council and local people and communities can work together for a better and more equal Islington.
Renters urged to act now to grab £250 grant – before it’s too late
Thousands of Islington residents who rent their home are being urged to see if they could claim a one-off £250 payment to help them cover essential living costs.
Five reasons why we’ve announced proposals for a re-imagined Sobell Leisure Centre
As you may have already seen, we’ve announced a consultation on an exciting new vision for the Sobell Leisure Centre – including a new “mega adventure” active play area, a “ninja warrior” style inflatable zone, and upgrades to the squash courts, gym, and boxing area.
Cllr Nurullah Turan, Islington Council’s Executive Member for Health and Social Care, gives five reasons why we’ve announced these plans:
Council set to consult local people on exciting vision for Sobell Leisure Centre
The Sobell Leisure Centre may become home to fantastic new active play and adventure facilities, under proposals published today following the devastating flood that destroyed the ice rink last year.
Library fines scrapped in Islington to help with the cost of living
Islington Council has abolished library fines to help ensure libraries are a welcoming place for all, and to help people struggling with the cost of living.