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A young traders market was held at the newly improved Chapel Market, giving young entrepreneurs aged 16-30 an opportunity to show off their wares, meet new customers and hone their business skills.

The new Mayor of Islington, Cllr Anjna Khurana, explains why she has chosen Brickworks Community Centre as her Charity of the Year 2024-2025.

Over 5,000 privately rented homes in Islington must now be registered for a licence to ensure their tenants have good quality housing – or their landlords will face prosecution. 

Islington Council has transformed its Waste and Recycling Centre (WRC) with environmentally-friendly upgrades to reduce its use of polluting energy sources, taking a big step towards a greener and healthier future.

Tollington ward councillor Anjna Khurana has become the new Mayor of Islington, after being sworn in for 2024-25 at last night’s (16 May) Annual Council meeting.

Islington Council’s Executive has appointed two new members, who will continue to drive forward its work to create a more equal borough for all.

Arsenal has today (Tuesday, 14 May) announced that the Emirates Stadium will host 11 women’s football matches in the 2024/25 season, marking a huge step forward for the women’s game.  

Small businesses in Islington can now apply for £5,000 circular economy grants to help them minimise waste and try new sustainable practices. 

Ollie Steadman has been elected as councillor for the Hillrise ward, following a by-election on Thursday, 2 May.

Islington in Bloom, the annual gardening competition run jointly by Islington Council and Islington Gardeners, is now open and ready for applications. 

Islington-born rapper, singer and actress Little Simz made a special visit to the youth hub of her childhood this week, hailing the opening of a new recording studio that will help nurture the next generation of Islington’s creative talents.