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Islington Council to buy back 907 ex-Right to Buy homes
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.
Islington’s local community heroes recognised with awards ceremony
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
Chapel Market welcomes refugee-led businesses for a unique pop-up event
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.
A pioneering new community-led café for Cally
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.
New affordable homes for families completed on Andover Estate
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.
Park gate locking consultation: a fairer service for all parks
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.
Murder investigation in Islington – Council Leader’s statement
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).
Agreement on budget that protects those most in need
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.
New Young Mayor and deputy elected by Islington Youth Council
Islington Youth Council’s new Young Mayor has been announced as Jimmy Joseph, following an election by the borough’s youth councillors.
Meet Carib Eats – the Black Cultural Centre’s new operator
Caribbean flavours are set to nourish the local community, as new operator Carib Eats takes over Islington’s Black Cultural Centre on Hornsey Road.
Illegal e-scooter and e-bike importer prosecuted by Islington Council
Islington Council has successfully prosecuted a local trader, Sardar Rassa, for importing nearly 1,000 unsafe e-scooters, e-bikes and scooters - many of which were found to be non-compliant with UK product safety standards.