Posts by Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter
Islington allays concerns over finances after quarter of UK councils warn of impending bailouts
Town Hall not in need of emergency cash but continues to lobby government for more long-term funding
Read MoreKeeping all community centres open ‘very challenging’, council warns
Town Hall strategic review to look at how efficiently community hubs are being used
Read MoreOvercrowding is biggest issue within Islington’s social housing, council says
Older residents losing winter fuel payments may get access to smart sensors to keep track of heating
Read MoreCouncil drafts new homelessness strategy following spike in rough sleeping
Town Hall to buy more than 400 extra properties to support unhoused people
Read MoreIslington councillor quizzes Sadiq Khan over fossil fuel advertising on London’s transport network
Caroline Russell AM said mayor has failed to live up to a promise to limit adverts from harmful companies
Read MoreTransport emissions in Islington cut by a quarter since 2018, data reveals
Climate and environment chief hails ‘truly impressive’ progress on air pollution
Read MoreCouncil leader steps down to take on policing and crime job at City Hall
Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz set to replace Sophie Linden as London’s deputy mayor for policing
Read MoreTown Hall buying four ex-council homes per week, report shows
Council is purchasing former Right to Buy homes to provide temporary accommodation
Read MoreNumber of rough sleepers in Islington has doubled since last year, data reveals
Borough has ninth-highest number of 32 boroughs and the City of London
Read MoreCouncil decision over ethical pension fund divestment pushed to December
Pensions committee says equalities impact assessments are behind delay
Read MoreIslington councillors unite to condemn racism and fascism following summer unrest
Cross-party motion blames austerity, right-wingers and social media for the summer’s riots
Read MoreDemand for homelessness support rose by 35 per cent in first half of year, council says
Council expects an overspend of £2.25m in 2024/25 on temporary accommodation
Read MoreIslington councillors pass motion urging government to scrap two-child benefit cap
Politicians vote in favour of abolishing ‘punitive’ national policy
Read MoreCare leavers in Islington granted legal protection against discrimination
Councillors unanimously approve the change and praise care-experienced people for their resilience
Read MoreIslington equalities chief slams Conservatives over ‘voter suppression’ at July’s election
Cllr Sheila Chapman reveals that 192 people were turned away from polling stations after failing to show ID
Read MoreIslington’s school absence rate one of the worst in London, council says
Town Hall updates penalty notices to tackle cases of frequent missed lessons
Read MoreCouncillors alarmed by ‘unbelievable’ school suspension figures
Recent data suggests that more than a third of suspended pupils were Black Caribbean
Read MoreCouncil seeks advice on divestment after Waltham Forest pulls funds from arms trade
Decision to withdraw pension fund from companies linked to human rights abuses was previously delayed
Read MoreIslington Council eyes fresh solution to ‘longstanding’ anti-social behaviour
Town Hall survey reveals half of respondents said police and council had done a ‘bad job’
Read MoreIslington Council says more national funding needed to meet net-zero ambitions
‘We look forward to working with Government to make this happen’, says Cllr Rowena Champion
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