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Proposals to re-build Finsbury Leisure Centre and build around 200 new homes have been withdrawn following a decision by Islington Council’s Executive yesterday (Thursday, 24 April).  

Councillors also agreed to move forward with plans to close Highbury Quadrant and St Jude & St Paul’s primary schools.  

In a statement, Council Leader Cllr Una O’Halloran explains these difficult decisions, and sets out how the council is working to create a more equal future.  

After a four-week consultation with residents, Islington Council has decided that it will not go ahead with proposals to leave all park gates unlocked overnight.  

Community football pitches next to Finsbury Leisure Centre are set to be retained under new Islington Council proposals to end plans to build new housing on the site.  

Islington Council is set to buy back another 193 former council homes, as part of its ongoing efforts to tackle the borough’s growing homelessness crisis. With this latest round of acquisitions, Islington Council remains on track to deliver 907 homes by March 2026 – one of the most in England.

A lifelong volunteer, a caretaker of more than 30 years, and a young fire cadet were among the local heroes recognised at a special awards ceremony

Islington’s Chapel Market is set to host a pop-up event showcasing refugee entrepreneurs, offering unique products and directly supporting businesses led by refugees. 

Islington Council, in partnership with Manor Gardens Welfare Trust, has launched an innovative new community café at Jean Stokes Community Centre that is tackling food waste and providing affordable and sustainable meals for residents. 

Islington Council has delivered 22 new homes on the Andover Estate, providing much-needed, high-quality housing for residents, with 20 more homes expected to be completed by the end of March 2025.  

Residents across Islington are invited to share their thoughts and ideas on proposed changes to the way the borough’s parks and green spaces are locked.

Cllr Una O'Halloran, Leader of Islington Council, said: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic news that a 75-year-old man has lost his life following an assault on Seven Sisters Road late last night (Thursday, 27 February).

Islington’s lowest-earning households will again pay no council tax, after the 2025/26 budget was agreed at last night’s (Thursday, 27 February) Full Council meeting.