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A path to a more equal local economy: Community wealth building in Islington
Islington has a dynamic local economy characterised by its diversity, entrepreneurialism, innovation, strategic location, and ongoing investment, making it a vibrant and thriving borough within London’s economic landscape.
Have fun and do summer your way in Islington
Cllr Michelline Safi-Ngongo offers a rundown of all the exciting, free and low-cost things children, young people and families can do this summer - from fun activities to festivals, street parties and more...
Islington wins 18 prestigious Green Flag Awards
Some of Islington’s beautiful and well-loved parks have been celebrated in the 2024 Green Flag Awards – with 13 awards for council-run green spaces and five for community spaces.
How local people are benefitting from greener, healthier streets
As you may have read, Islington Council has again been recognised as the top inner-London borough for action to create healthy streets for an incredible fourth successive year.
Four-in-a-row as Islington remains top inner-London borough for healthy streets
Islington Council has again been recognised as the top-inner London borough for “healthy streets” and the overall winner for the first time, underlining the success of efforts to create a greener, healthier borough for all.
Murder investigation in Islington - council Leader's statement
Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Leader of Islington Council, said: “I’m deeply saddened that a 19-year-old man has tragically lost his life following a stabbing in Islington today.
First look at new designs for much-needed council homes and leisure centre
New plans show how the Finsbury Leisure Centre site will transform the lives of hundreds of people waiting for a council home, in the biggest investment in the area’s public services for a generation.
Election victory - letter to the Prime Minister
Following the General Election, a letter to the Prime Minister from Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, the Leader of Islington Council
Young entrepreneurs use improved Chapel Market to hone their skills
A young traders market was held at the newly improved Chapel Market, giving young entrepreneurs aged 16-30 an opportunity to show off their wares, meet new customers and hone their business skills.
Shining a light on the Mayor's Charity of the Year: Brickworks Community Centre
The new Mayor of Islington, Cllr Anjna Khurana, explains why she has chosen Brickworks Community Centre as her Charity of the Year 2024-2025.