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Thousands more renters to benefit as landlord licensing scheme expands

Private renters across Islington will soon benefit from stronger protections and better housing standards, as the council confirms the expansion of its landlord licensing schemes. 

Cutting the ribbon at Barnard Park

Newly refurbished Barnard Park offers greener, healthier space

A new community hub building, planting, and accessibility improvements are among the exciting changes at the newly refurbished Barnard Park.  

Islington Council

Tenancy fraudster ordered to pay £90,000

A woman has been prosecuted for a long-running tenancy fraud following a joint investigation by Peabody and Islington Council.

Islington Council

Funding boost of £751,372 to help tackle homelessness in Islington

To mark World Homelessness Day, Islington Council can announce it will receive a £751,372 share of the Government’s £84 million uplift to homelessness and rough sleeping funding.

Islington Council

Attack at Manchester synagogue – Leader’s statement

The Leader of Islington Council has condemned today’s (Thursday, 2 October) attack outside the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester.

Councillors and council staff with the Black History Month flag outside Islington Town Hall

Celebrating Black History Month with pride, power, and community spirit

A month-long programme of events in the borough will showcase the achievements and rich contributions of Black communities and Black-owned businesses in Islington.

Islington Council

Attack on Thistle Hotel - Leader and local MP's statement

The Leader of Islington Council and Emily Thornberry MP have condemned a "despicable" attack at the Thistle Hotel in the Barbican, the temporary home of a number of asylum seekers. 

Winners of Islington's Dignity in Care Awards celebrate in the Assembly Hall

Islington carers celebrated at Dignity in Care Awards

Care workers, family carers and volunteers across the borough have been recognised for the enormous contribution they make to residents' lives and the community. 

Sunnyside Community Garden

Islington's gardening communities celebrated

Green-fingered residents from across the borough have been celebrated for their gardening expertise, at the Islington in Bloom award ceremony on Monday night.

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Communities celebrate home grown fruit, vegetables and flowers at the Islington Grow Show

Community groups, residents and gardeners, came together at Whittington Park Community Centre on Sunday 7 September for the second annual Islington Grow Show, a vibrant celebration of food growing, gardening and sustainability. 

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Green light for 33 new social rent homes on Vorley Road

Dozens of much-needed social rented homes are set to be delivered on Vorley Road for up to 118 residents, after planning permission on an exciting development was granted.

Artist interpretation of St John Street improvements

Breaking ground on St John Street transformation

Our work to make Islington cleaner, greener, and healthier is taking another stride forward this month with the start of works to improve the St John Street area.