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Islington Council has today (Friday, 26 May) launched a public consultation on plans to transform the Sobell Leisure Centre - and you’re invited to have your say!  

Peter McCafferty has been thanked by Islington Council as his thirty years of service as the council’s Pageantmaster comes to an end.

Islington Council is set to install its landmark 500th on-street bike hangar, as part of its ongoing efforts to create greener streets where local people can realise the mental and physical benefits of active travel.      

Islington Council has opened a new free community launderette on the Andover Estate to help residents with cost of living, and to help reduce damp and mould in homes.

The launderette, in the estate's community centre, has two washing machines and two dryers, so residents can wash and dry clothes outside their homes.  It’s free to use for all Andover Estate residents.

Finsbury Park ward councillor Gary Heather has become the Mayor of Islington, after being sworn in for 2023-24 at last night’s (11 May) Annual Council meeting.

Thousands of Islington residents who rent their home are being urged to see if they could claim a one-off £250 payment to help them cover essential living costs.

Islington Council has announced that its Chief Executive, Linzi Roberts-Egan, will leave the borough this summer. 

As you may have already seen, we’ve announced a consultation on an exciting new vision for the Sobell Leisure Centre – including a new “mega adventure” active play area, a “ninja warrior” style inflatable zone, and upgrades to the squash courts, gym, and boxing area.  

Cllr Nurullah Turan, Islington Council’s Executive Member for Health and Social Care, gives five reasons why we’ve announced these plans:  

The Sobell Leisure Centre may become home to fantastic new active play and adventure facilities, under proposals published today following the devastating flood that destroyed the ice rink last year. 

Islington Council is supporting local people and businesses to install eco-friendly measures on their homes and buildings by publishing a new, easy-to-read guide to planning rules.  

A host of events marking the coronation will be held in Islington over the bank holiday weekend (6-8 May), with 70 receiving funding from Islington Council.  

To mark Earth Day this week, Arsenal and Islington Council have joined forces to host events to help local people lower their carbon footprints and save money.