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Islington Council

Council prosecutes mailbox company for accepting fake ID

A mail forwarding company has been fined after accepting fake identification – including a document that used the identity of a famous footballer. 

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Cllr Diarmaid Ward becomes Acting Leader of Islington Council

Cllr Diarmaid Ward has become the Acting Leader of Islington Council, following the resignation of Kaya Comer-Schwartz.

Islington Council

Murder investigation in Islington – Council Leader’s statement

Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Leader of Islington Council, said: “I’m deeply saddened by the tragic news that 16-year-old Deonte Mowatt-Slater has lost his life after being found with a fatal injury in Archway early this morning (Tuesday 22 October). 

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Illegal traders in the (hot) doghouse after Islington Council prosecution

Five hot dog sellers were handed a £3,256 combined fine after they were prosecuted by Islington Council.

Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Leader of Islington Council

Council Leader to stand down after proposed appointment as Deputy Mayor of London

Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Leader of Islington Council, has announced that she will be stepping down after the Mayor of London proposed her appointment as Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime.  

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Local people help shape Islington’s first liveable neighbourhood in Mildmay

Mildmay is set to benefit from an exciting package of improvements – including new green spaces, improved pavements, and more child-friendly streets – as it becomes Islington's first liveable neighbourhood. 

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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 in the 11th annual Dignity in Care Awards.

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Record number of entries for Islington in Bloom 2024 demonstrates Islington’s love of green spaces

A record number of entries have been received for this year's Islington in Bloom competition, where residents, community groups, and businesses show-off their amazing green projects. 

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Residents invited to help decide new Borough of Sanctuary grants

Islington Council is setting up a new Community Panel to help allocate £500,000 of government grants for projects that support refugees, migrants and people seeking asylum.

Islington Council

Islington Council wins back £260,000 in landmark tenancy fraud case

A former Islington Council tenant has been ordered to pay back more than a quarter of a million pounds after fraudulently taking on a council tenancy and then trying to buy his council home. 

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Islington to host major celebration of active travel this Sunday

Islington Council is hosting a series of brilliant, free events this Sunday (22 September) to encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to enjoy the huge mental and physical health benefits of active travel.  

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Islington Grow Show celebrates the borough’s growing communities with The Black Gardener Danny Clarke

Islington’s diverse communities are coming together at the Ecology Centre, Gillespie Park, on Sunday 8 September to celebrate gardening, food growing, and community, at the Islington Grow Show, with celebrity gardener Danny Clarke.