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Islington Council launches online committee meetings during coronavirus lockdown
Islington Council will this week launch the borough’s first ever virtual committee meetings, as the borough’s democratic services adapt in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Ofsted rates Islington’s children’s social care services as “outstanding”
Ofsted has judged that Islington Council’s children’s social care services are “outstanding” and praises an “unwavering commitment to improving and enriching the lives of children and their families”.
Tribute paid to former Islington councillor Wally Burgess
Cllr Richard Watts, leader of Islington Council, said: "I’m very sorry indeed to hear about the passing of much-loved former Islington councillor Wally Burgess.
Islington Council wants your help to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies
Islington Council is asking local people and organisations to give their views on its strategies to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies.
Islington Council announces £4m of extra financial support for residents, including those struggling to pay Council Tax
Islington Council can today announce £4million of extra support for residents finding themselves in financial difficulty during the coronavirus outbreak.
Islington Council launches We are Islington helpline to assist residents in need
Islington Council has launched a borough-wide helpline to assist residents who are vulnerable or self-isolating as a result of the coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19).
New property licensing schemes help secure fairer conditions for private renters
Islington Council is taking steps to protect renters’ rights by bringing in two new landlord licensing schemes, helping to secure a fairer deal for private renters in the borough by improving conditions.
Author Andrea Levy celebrated with Islington Heritage Plaque
Islington Council has celebrated the life and work of author Andrea Levy by unveiling an Islington Heritage Plaque on her childhood home.
Mayor’s Civic Awards and Ben Kinsella Award celebrate dedication of Islington's community heroes
Islington's unsung heroes, volunteers and community champions have been recognised for their hard work with an evening of celebrations at Islington Assembly Hall. Residents and family members of winners joined councillors last night to celebrate the Mayor's Civic Awards and Ben Kinsella Award recipients.
Green vehicle revolution continues with London-first eCollect electric refuse collection trucks
Islington Council is continuing to lead the way in electrifying its fleet by becoming the first London borough to order innovative new fully electric refuse collection vehicles.
Full power ahead for £3million electric revolution for council vehicles
Plans to support a major electrification of Islington Council’s vehicles were given a major boost yesterday (Tuesday, 10 March) with Greater London Assembly (GLA) funding to support the exciting project.
World-first scheme is launched using waste heat from the Tube to warm homes, two leisure centres and a school in Islington
Waste heat from the London Underground network is now capable of providing heating and hot water to more than 1,350 homes, a school and two leisure centres in Islington thanks to a pioneering energy centre that opened today.