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James Potts has been elected as a councillor for Junction ward, following a by-election on Thursday, 28 November. 

Islington’s young people have elected 14 new youth councillors to represent their interests and advocate for issues that matter most to them over the next two years.

Cllr Una O’Halloran has formally become Leader of Islington Council following last night’s (Tuesday, 19 November) Council meeting.  

Islington Council has formally opened its landmark Black Cultural Centre – a safe space for residents from Black African and Caribbean heritage to come together.  

This morning (Monday, November 4), Islington Council's Acting Leader, Cllr Diarmaid Ward, has written the following letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding the Autumn Budget.

Local people and businesses are being invited to share their ideas and feedback to help shape improvements to public spaces on St John Street, one of Islington’s most historic streets.

Islington Council warmly invites residents to join their Remembrance Sunday commemorations to honour the Armed Forces and remember those who have sacrificed their lives in conflict.

People across the borough are being invited to recognise the positive contributions of amazing community heroes, as nominations for the Ben Kinsella and Mayor’s Civic Awards open.

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

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

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). 

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