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Cllr Una O’Halloran, Leader of Islington Council, shares a statement responding to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s updated Code of Practice affecting the provision of single-sex services coming into force today. 

Council Leader Cllr Una O’Halloran shares a statement after a fire occurred at our Reuse and Recycling Centre on Tuesday 28 July. 

Backed by £3.6 million of government and regional investment, Islington is deepening support to help more residents access jobs, training and apprenticeships as part of wider efforts to tackle economic inactivity and youth unemployment. 

Local people are moving into a council development of 46 new, high-quality homes on Elthorne Estate, as the council's drive to Make it Happen by creating genuinely affordable homes continues.  

At least 80% of respondents agreed with proposals outlined in a consultation on ending pension fund investments in companies linked to conflict, genocide, and other human rights abuses.

Islington Council has confirmed that it will keep four adventure playgrounds open that were at risk of closure – and step in to provide interim nursery care at Paradise Park Children’s Centre – due to the current provider being unable to continue.

Thousands of homes will benefit from major upgrades to heating, kitchens, and bathrooms over the next five years – as part of a £390m investment.   

Islington has been named the Healthy Streets champion for inner London for a remarkable sixth consecutive year.

A series of targeted, resident-led clean-ups is helping Make it Happen, as the council continues to put resident priorities at the heart of its work. 

One of the borough’s most recognisable landmarks – the historic Jubilee Clock Tower in Highbury  – is set to be restored by the council, to bring it back to its former glory. 

Extensive street clean-ups will start across the borough next week, with the council acting on resident feedback to help Make it Happen for Islington.

Ten years on from the murder of Jo Cox MP, Islington Council is calling for those across the political spectrum and across the country to embody her values of care, tolerance, and respect.  

Cllr Una O’Halloran – Leader of the Council – and Cllr Benali Hamdache – Leader of the Opposition – have today issued a joint statement calling for “tolerance and respect” and modelling the best behaviour from political leaders. At Full Council next month, both parties will come together to commemorate the anniversary.