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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.
Hardship Fund gives £1 million to those only just coping
Islington Council leader Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz urges thousands of low-income working households to apply now for a one-off £250 grant.
Islington Council launches targeted £1 million Hardship Fund to help thousands ‘struggling to cope’ in cost of living crisis
Islington Council has opened applications for its targeted £1million Hardship Fund to help thousands of residents struggling to make ends meet.
Awards ceremony recognises Islington’s local heroes
Islington Council held an awards ceremony last night (Tuesday 14 March) to celebrate the borough’s unsung community heroes.
An open letter to Steve Barclay MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Cllr Nurullah Turan, Islington Council's Executive Member for Health and Social Care, has today written an open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care asking him to make adult social care fit for the future by adequately funding local authorities.
A Budget to make Islington a more equal place
Islington Council leader Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz outlines how the council’s budget proposals support its ambitions for a more equal borough while prioritising frontline services.