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Go Africa takes over as the Black Cultural Centre’s new operator
African culture is at the heart of the Black Cultural Centre’s new operator as Go Africa takes over the residency.
New patrol team launched to tackle anti-social behaviour
Islington Council has launched a new day and night neighbourhood patrol team to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in hotspot areas across the borough, helping to make Islington a safer, cleaner place for everyone.
New Executive appointments to continue drive for more equal Islington
Two councillors are starting new roles in Islington’s Executive today (Friday, 16 May), to support the council’s work to create a more equal borough.
Cllr Jason Jackson becomes Mayor of Islington for 2025-26
Cllr Jason Jackson has become the new Mayor of Islington, after being sworn in for 2025-26 at last night’s (Thursday, 15 May) Annual Council meeting.
Rebuilt Sobell Leisure Centre brings state-of-the-art fun and fitness
Islington residents can now enjoy state-of-the-art facilities at the newly refurbished Sobell Leisure Centre.
New supported living development, Rosehip House, opens in Islington
Rosehip House, a new supported living development on Windsor Street, has opened.
Help get Islington blooming!
Islington in Bloom, which is run jointly by the council and Islington Gardeners, is now open for nominations – and absolutely anyone can take part.
Islington commemorates 80th anniversary of VE Day with community events
A beacon-lighting ceremony will take place at Dartmouth Park, as one of several local events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Council Leader on Finsbury Leisure Centre and primary schools' decisions
Proposals to re-build Finsbury Leisure Centre and build around 200 new homes have been withdrawn following a decision by Islington Council’s Executive yesterday (Thursday, 24 April).
Councillors also agreed to move forward with plans to close Highbury Quadrant and St Jude & St Paul’s primary schools.
In a statement, Council Leader Cllr Una O’Halloran explains these difficult decisions, and sets out how the council is working to create a more equal future.
Park gate locking will continue
After a four-week consultation with residents, Islington Council has decided that it will not go ahead with proposals to leave all park gates unlocked overnight.
Finsbury Leisure Centre site plans set to be withdrawn to protect open spaces
Community football pitches next to Finsbury Leisure Centre are set to be retained under new Islington Council proposals to end plans to build new housing on the site.
Proposals to close Highbury Quadrant and St Jude and St Paul’s Church of England primary schools
On April 24, Islington Council’s Executive Committee will discuss and vote on proposals to close Highbury Quadrant and St Jude and St Paul’s Church of England primary schools.