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Cllr Roulin Khondoker and artist Maud Milton at Navigator Square - Irish mosaic

Islington Council unveils a new mosaic in Archway dedicated to the Irish community

Islington Council has unveiled a mosaic at Navigator Square in Archway celebrating the huge contributions of Irish people to life in the borough.

Coronation emblem

Local celebrations to mark the Coronation can apply for council funding

The Coronation weekend of 6-8 May is an opportunity for community groups, neighbours and friends to get together – and in Islington, the council has announced a fund of £33,000 will be available to help support these events.

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Letter to the Home Secretary following Türkiye and Syria earthquakes

Thursday 9th March 2023

Dear Home Secretary,

Everyone in Islington, Hackney, Haringey and Enfield has been heartbroken by the events that have taken place in Türkiye and Syria last month following the series of earthquakes in the region.

People dancing at Cally Fest 2022 - picture courtesy of Islington Play Association

Islington Council to fund community festivals for all

Islington Council can today announce that applications are open for the Islington Community Festivals Fund. Organisations can apply for financial support to produce high quality arts events in the borough.

Ukrainian Independence Day group with flag (cropped)

Hosts needed for Ukrainian refugees a year after the invasion began

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the people of Islington have welcomed over 400 Ukrainian refugees. Now, one year later, Islington Council is appealing for more hosts to house refugees in their time of need.

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Türkiye and Syria earthquake vigil to be held at Islington Town Hall

On Monday 20 February, between 6 – 6.45pm, Islington Council invites residents to come and share our condolences and show our solidarity with the people of Türkiye and Syria. 

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We stand together - statement in response to Independent Review of Prevent

On 19 June 2017, an extreme right-wing terror attack in Finsbury Park took the life of local husband, father and grandfather Makram Ali. Many more people were injured, and still live with trauma today.

'Boxo Blend' blenders-4

Warning over unsafe ‘Boxo Blend’ blenders after fatal fire

Islington Council has issued a warning about unsafe ‘Boxo Blend’ kitchen blenders, after one of the devices caused a fatal flat fire in Haringey.

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Statement on the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria

Islington is in deep sorrow at this week’s devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria, and we offer our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to everyone affected by this tragedy.

A graphic with the words LGBTQ History Month 2023, Challenging Inequality and Islington - for a more equal future.  Also includes rainbow LGBTQ flag

Standing with Islington’s LGBTQ community this February

Islington Council stands with Islington’s LGBTQ communities to celebrate their history and unique contributions to our borough.  

Holocaust Memorial Day 2023

Holocaust survivor’s story will be heard at Holocaust Memorial Day event

Daughter of Holocaust survivor, David Herman, will share her father’s story as Islington Council hosts an in-person event for Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday 27 January.

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New WE Heal fund to support women and girls in Islington

Today (Tuesday 29 November) - as part of the UN’s 16 days of activism against violence against women and girls (VAWG) - Islington Council launches a new fund for art-based therapy as a response to violence.