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New crime-busting partnership for Archway and Nag’s Head businesses

Businesses across Archway and Nag’s Head are teaming up with Islington Council, the Met Police, City St George's and Safer Business Network CIC in a new partnership against crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB).

Mayville Pitch Reopening

Mayville Estate welcomes refurbished pitch as a safe space for young people

The community football pitch on Islington Council’s Mayville Estate has reopened to provide a safe space for young people to enjoy their summer.

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Islington is no place for hate

Islington understands all too well the impact that far-right extremism, hatred and division can have on real people. 

Santiago Bell-Bradford, Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Culture and Jobs

A path to a more equal local economy: Community wealth building in Islington

Islington has a dynamic local economy characterised by its diversity, entrepreneurialism, innovation, strategic location, and ongoing investment, making it a vibrant and thriving borough within London’s economic landscape. 

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Have fun and do summer your way in Islington

Cllr Michelline Safi-Ngongo offers a rundown of all the exciting, free and low-cost things children, young people and families can do this summer - from fun activities to festivals, street parties and more...

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Islington wins 18 prestigious Green Flag Awards

Some of Islington’s beautiful and well-loved parks have been celebrated in the 2024 Green Flag Awards – with 13 awards for council-run green spaces and five for community spaces. 

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How local people are benefitting from greener, healthier streets

As you may have read, Islington Council has again been recognised as the top inner-London borough for action to create healthy streets for an incredible fourth successive year.  

Pictured left to right are Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz (Leader of Islington Council), Cllr Sheila Chapman (Junction ward councillor), Cllr Michelline Ngongo (Islington Council's Executive Member for Children, Young People, and Families), Cllr Rowena Champion (Islington Council's Executive Member for En

Four-in-a-row as Islington remains top inner-London borough for healthy streets

Islington Council has again been recognised as the top-inner London borough for “healthy streets” and the overall winner for the first time, underlining the success of efforts to create a greener, healthier borough for all.   

Islington Council

Murder investigation in Islington - council Leader's statement

Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Leader of Islington Council, said: “I’m deeply saddened that a 19-year-old man has tragically lost his life following a stabbing in Islington today.

Proposed leisure centre and homes viewed from Norman Street - Finsbury Leisure Centre

First look at new designs for much-needed council homes and leisure centre

New plans show how the Finsbury Leisure Centre site will transform the lives of hundreds of people waiting for a council home, in the biggest investment in the area’s public services for a generation.

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Election victory - letter to the Prime Minister

Following the General Election, a letter to the Prime Minister from Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, the Leader of Islington Council