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Islington welcomes Emirates Stadium becoming home of Arsenal women’s team

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.  

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Grants to help Islington’s small businesses go greener

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, winner of the Hillrise by-election

Hillrise by-election result

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

Lumpy Hill Adventure Playground won last years Edible Garden category

Islington in Bloom returns for 2024 – and the whole borough is invited to get growing!

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

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Islington-born superstar Little Simz opens White Lion Music Studio at Lift youth hub

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.

Mayor of Islington, Councillor Gary Heather - Volunteering at Sue Ryder Shop, Essex Road

Volunteering - the lifeblood of a community

Islington Mayor Gary Heather, reveals what volunteering means to him and explains that is why he chose Voluntary Action Islington (VAI) to be the Mayor's Charity of the Year 2023-2024.

Three men wearing Islington Council uniforms stand smiling in front of Islington Town Hall with The Mayor of Islington, Councillor Gary Heather

Caretaker and Concierge Awards celebrate housing heroes who go "above and beyond"

Islington Council has held its Caretaker and Concierge of the Year Awards to celebrate the frontline staff who help look after the borough’s estates and homes. 

Islington Support Payment Scheme - applications open until 31 May, 2024. For more information and to apply see www.islingtonsupportpayment.co.uk

Support Payment Scheme agrees payments to 270 survivors as deadline approaches

Islington Council is urging people affected by abuse in its children’s homes between 1966 and 1995 to apply for a £10,000 support payment before the scheme closes.

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Islington Council announces by-election in Hillrise ward

Islington Council will hold a by-election in Hillrise ward on 2 May 2024, following the resignation of Cllr David Poyser.

Polling station in Islington

Get ready to vote: three things you need to know

In Islington, we're getting ready for the Mayor of London and London Assembly elections on Thursday, 2 May. We want everyone in our borough to be able to vote and have their say. 

Mayor's Civic and Ben Kinsella Award Winners 2024 - alongside the Mayor of Islington and Sophie Cloutterbuck from London Metropolitan University (LMU)

Islington’s unsung heroes recognised with awards ceremony

Islington has celebrated local community heroes and their amazing contributions to the borough in a glittering awards ceremony.

Cooper finds the illegal tobacco products

Islington Council recruits clever canine to sniff out illegal tobacco products worth £70,000

An Islington business and its director have been ordered to pay over £32,000 after their illegal tobacco and vape supply was uncovered by sniffer dog, Cooper.