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Cllr Una O'Halloran, Leader of Islington Council

£10 million funding agreed for Islington’s vital voluntary and community organisations

Islington Council has agreed more than £10 million funding over four years for vital voluntary and community sector organisations. 

Cllr Diarmaid Ward, Islington Council's Acting Leader

8,000 of the lowest income households will no longer pay council tax in Islington from April

More than 8,000 low-income working-age households will no longer pay council tax from April thanks to Islington Council’s new Council Tax Support Scheme. 

Islington Town Hall-6

No place for hate - statement in response to attack on Islington menorah lights

Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Leader of Islington Council, said:

“We are utterly appalled at the attack on the menorah lights at Islington Green today.

Islington Council

Murder investigation in Islington - council Leader's statement

Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Leader of Islington Council, said: “I’m shocked and saddened by the tragic news that a 21-year-old man has lost his life following a stabbing on Tufnell Park Road yesterday (Monday, 11 December) evening. 

Mayor's Civic Awards 2023 - winners

Nominate an Islington hero for the Mayor's Civic Award or the Ben Kinsella Award

Every year, the council takes a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the positive impact that residents make in their community with the Mayor’s Civic Awards and the Ben Kinsella Award. Nominations are now open for this year’s awards and residents are encouraged to take part.

From L-R: Adrian Serrano (Street Food Trader of the Year) Mayor Gary Heather, John Papworth (Market Trader of the Year) and Santa Claus

Greengrocer and paella specialist recognised as Islington’s Market Traders of the Year

The winners of this year’s Market Trader of the Year competition were announced at the council’s festive event at Chapel Market on Saturday 2 December.  

People walk and cycle on Highbury Place, part of the Highbury LTN

Low-traffic neighbourhoods here to stay as Highbury scheme made permanent

The Highbury low-traffic neighbourhood scheme has been made permanent, after monitoring data and resident feedback showed it has helped to create greener, healthier, more welcoming streets for all.    

Cllr Comer-Schwartz and Cllr Ward

Autumn Statement 2023 - letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

We ask for three things to help us build a better Islington for local people - full text of a letter from Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz and Cllr Diarmaid Ward to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of this week's Autumn Statement

Kate and John sponsored a tree in an empty tree pit outside their house.

Last chance to sponsor a street tree in Islington this year!

Islington Council is inviting residents to join a tree-planting initiative, aimed at contributing to a greener, healthier borough.

Sonam Shawo - trader at Chapel Market

Cast your vote for Islington’s Market Trader of the Year

Islington Council is asking shoppers to nominate their favourite stall holders for this year’s Market Trader of the Year competition.

Camden Passage, Islington -lit up with festive lights

Get ready for the seasonal festivities in Islington this winter

Islington will be transformed into a glittering winter wonderland this month as the borough’s high streets switch on their festive lights.  

Local residents planting flowers and shrubs in a planter

Help maintain your community's green spaces by becoming a Greener Together Champion

Local people and communities are being invited to help create a greener, healthier borough, by taking part in a scheme that gives them the skills to help with the upkeep of Islington's beautiful green spaces.