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Making it Happen fund set to deliver more equal Islington
Action on anti-social behaviour, improved play spaces, and a cleaner borough are all set to arrive in Islington as part of a £5m investment.
Islington Youth Council elects new Young Mayor and other leading roles
Islington Youth Council’s new Young Mayor has been announced as Zackariya Yahya, following an election by the borough’s youth councillors for leading roles.
Islington spending £1 million a day making it happen for children, young people and families
Islington Council will spend more than £1 million a day this year to ensure the borough remains one of the best places in the country to grow up – from high-quality schools and family support to outstanding services that are “transforming children’s lives”.
For 6,000 people in new jobs we have been making it happen
More than 6,000 people living in Islington have moved into employment over the last four years, gaining the stability, skills and opportunities that a good job brings.
Providing more genuinely affordable homes for residents
From building and buying new properties to recovering homes for local families, Islington Council is going above and beyond to provide safe, secure, genuinely affordable homes.
Sir Sweeps-a-lot?! School children to name innovative electric street sweepers
Islington’s school pupils are being called on to name three new all-electric street sweepers, as the council continues to make it happen for local people.
Islington honours lives lost to Holocaust
A moving ceremony today (Tuesday, 27 January) brought local people together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day through reflection, testimony and shared commitment to challenging hatred.
Action to make Islington a safer place for all
Action is being taken to make Islington safer, with the council helping to take knives off the street, create more safe spaces, and tackle crime.
Positive national review shows strong leadership and real progress
An independent review by the Local Government Association (LGA) - the national body that represents councils across England and Wales - has praised Islington's strong leadership, financial management, and shared purpose.
Whittington Park football pitch reopens with brand new surface
The popular football pitch at Whittington Park has been overhauled, with repairs to the base and a completely new playing surface, as Islington Council continues to make it happen for local people.
New £5m fund as council makes it happen for residents
A new £5 million fund is set to accelerate progress on Islington residents’ most important priorities, as part of the council’s 2026/27 budget proposals.
Leader’s New Year message – Making it Happen in 2026
As the festive season comes to a close, I hope you’ve had the opportunity to spend time with your loved ones, rest, and reflect.