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Explore the summer with action-packed activities for children and young people

Islington Council’s Heatwave summer programme for children and young people is back, offering a range of activities for all ages through July and August.

You can call the We Are Islington helpline on 020 7527 8222 or minicom on 020 7527 1900. Lines are open every day from 9am to 5pm. You can also email: weareislington@islington.gov.uk

Covid-19: A huge thanks and let’s continue to keep each other safe

People in Islington are today thanked for everything they have done to keep each other safe in the pandemic, and asked to keep looking after each other and to prevent the spread of Covid-19.  

Young swimmers enjoy the newly reopened and refurbished Highbury Pool

Dive into summer with free swimming lessons for children in Islington

Islington Council and GLL are offering hundreds of free swimming lessons to children and families in Islington’s pools this summer.

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge was launched at Central Library with (from left) Councillors Ngongo, Bossman-Quarshie and O’Halloran

Go wild for reading in Islington this summer

With school holidays just around the corner, the Summer Reading Challenge returns once again to encourage children aged 4–11 to keep reading – and this year’s theme is “Wild World Heroes”.

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Islington Council signs up to national campaign to support cladding victims

As part of its commitment to creating a fairer borough for everyone, Islington Council has joined a national campaign to protect local people from the negative impacts of cladding, and is calling for a reform of the EWS1 process.  

Carmel Littleton, Islington Council's Corporate Director, People, has sadly passed away

Statement – Carmel Littleton

The Leader and Chief Executive of Islington Council have both paid tribute to Carmel Littleton, Islington Council’s Corporate Director, People, following the extremely sad news of her death.

Cllr Shaikh, front right, with members of  Islington's Living Wage Action Group.

Islington to become north London’s first Living Wage Borough

An alliance of prominent employers in Islington has today launched an Action Plan to make Islington North London’s first “Living Wage Borough”.

Mick Gilgunn is elected Tollington ward councillor

Tollington by-election result

Mick Gilgunn has been elected as Labour councillor for the Tollington ward, following a by-election on Thursday, 1 July.  

People queue for appointments at the mass vaccination centre at the Emirates Stadium

Thousands had Covid-19 jab at Emirates Stadium vaccine event - and you can still get a jab near you in Islington

Following an extraordinary four days, nearly 9,000 people received their Covid-19 jab at the Emirates stadium – and anyone who still needs a vaccination can easily get one at a different venue.   

An artist's impression of how the proposed changes to Barnard Park will look

Consultation launched on plans to make Barnard Park greener and healthier

As part of its ongoing efforts to create a greener, healthier borough for everyone, Islington Council is today (Tuesday, 29 June) announcing exciting plans for Barnard Park – and local people are invited to have their say.

A volunteer outside the Covid-19 vaccine event at Emirates Stardium

Emirates Stadium Covid-19 vaccine clinic now open to anyone due for second Pfizer jabs

The Covid-19 mass vaccine clinic at Emirates Stadium is now open to people of any age who are due to have their second Pfizer jab.  This is usually eight weeks after the first.

People queue for appointments at the mass vaccination centre at the Emirates Stadium

Second Covid-19 jabs available for some as more than 2,000 doses are given on opening day of mass vaccine clinic at Emirates Stadium

Following the success of the first day at Emirates Stadium, when 2,093 people were vaccinated, the offer is now also open to anyone who has had their first Pfizer jab and is aged 40 or over.