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The Leader of the Council has set out her pledge to “Making it Happen” for Islington, following yesterday’s (Thursday, 7 May) local election results.

In the election, the Islington Labour Party – led by Cllr Una O’Halloran – won an overall majority of 32 seats, with the Islington Green Party forming the opposition with 19 seats.

Today, Cllr O’Halloran, who remains Leader of the Council, has outlined her commitment to building a safer, fairer, more inclusive borough.

Voters across Islington have elected all 51 councillors, following the local elections on Thursday, 7 May.  

In a statement, Victoria Lawson, Chief Executive of Islington Council, has condemned today’s terrorist attack in Golders Green, in which two Jewish men were seriously injured.

The hardworking staff who look after Islington’s estates were celebrated this week at the Caretaker and Concierge of the Year Awards.

Islington residents are being urged to register now to have their say in the local council elections taking place on Thursday 7 May 2026. 

Increased investment aims to make borough roads safer, smoother and more accessible for everyone.

More than 90 new estate improvements are set to benefit residents across Islington, as the next round of the council’s Thriving Neighbourhoods funding unlocks £1 million for safer, more vibrant, and welcoming communal spaces. 

A dedicated foster carer, a team supporting vulnerable residents, and a young leader campaigning for safer streets were among the local people honoured this year.

Responding to the attack on a Jewish ambulance charity in Barnet, Cllr Una O’Halloran, Leader of Islington Council, said: “Everyone in Islington will be shocked and appalled at this despicable antisemitic attack on north London’s Jewish community.  

The council stands shoulder to shoulder with refugees and migrants who are concerned about Government changes that could make it harder for them to settle in the UK, Council Leader Cllr Una O'Halloran and Cllr Sheila Chapman, Executive Member for Equalities, Communities & Inclusion, have written. Read their letter in full below. 

Islington’s keen recyclers – from the worlds of TV, medicine, and the local community - are celebrated with a new poster campaign. 

Contributions from developers building in Islington have funded investment of £18.5m in resident priorities, ensuring that local people benefit from development in their communities