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Islington’s lowest-earning households will again pay no council tax, after the 2025/26 budget was agreed at last night’s (Thursday, 27 February) Full Council meeting.

Islington Youth Council’s new Young Mayor has been announced as Jimmy Joseph, following an election by the borough’s youth councillors.

Caribbean flavours are set to nourish the local community, as new operator Carib Eats takes over Islington’s Black Cultural Centre on Hornsey Road.

Islington Council has successfully prosecuted a local trader, Sardar Rassa, for importing nearly 1,000 unsafe e-scooters, e-bikes and scooters - many of which were found to be non-compliant with UK product safety standards. 

Islington Council’s Children’s Services has been judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted inspectors for the second time in a row, with inspectors finding “children’s experiences are at the heart of the local authority’s thinking” and its work is “transforming children’s lives”.

This Holocaust Memorial Day (Monday, 27 January), the borough came together to remember the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, and the millions of people killed under Nazi persecution.

Balls Pond Road Cemetery, owned by the West London Synagogue, will undergo major restoration following a £190,731 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Islington Council is inviting local charities, non-profits, resident groups, faith organisations, and schools to apply for funding for projects to support those seeking sanctuary in the borough. 

Islington Council has launched a public consultation to gather views on renewing and expanding its property licensing schemes.

Islington Council has launched a consultation on two new guidance documents designed to support residents, businesses, and developers in tackling climate change, by making buildings more energy efficient and creating a greener, healthier borough.

Islington Council has today (Wednesday, 8 January) announced proposals to protect frontline services and support those most in need in its budget for 2025/26.