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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.