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Demand 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 MoreGenealogy society’s new Islington home recognised at architecture awards
Society of Genealogists’ headquarters shortlisted for industry accolade
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
Read MoreIslington Council blames housing budget shortfall on government rent caps
£1.8bn deficit scatters hopes for vital building upgrades
Read MoreThin Places, Little Angel Theatre – review
The notion of ‘thin places’ unfolds in the emotional turmoil unleashed
Read MoreConcern over council’s retrofitting advice – as environment boss admits grant system ‘not fit for purpose’
Town Hall’s retrofitting handbook goes out to consultation later this year
Read MoreCouncil to draw up ‘most robust ethical criteria ever’ for future banking partner
The promise follows concerns over the council’s contract with Barclays, which expires next year
Read MoreDecision on pension fund divestment pushed to September – but councillor acknowledges ‘strong moral imperative’
Town Hall is exploring how to scrap investments in companies ‘complicit in human rights abuses’
Read MoreIslington Council snaps up more than 150 ex-right to buy homes in a year
Properties were earmarked as part of £1 billion project to combat homelessness
Read MoreTown Hall unveils £1.4m funding boost for free holiday meals
The move is part of an effort to tackle food insecurity
Read MoreIslington equalities chief apologises to Black community leaders over grant money delay
Cllr Sheila Chapman admits council has ‘lost goodwill’ over £50k spending promise
Read MoreIslington Council announces £16m budget to help young people facing homelessness
Town Hall hopes to double the number of properties available by 2031
Read MoreCouncil targets ‘wider community involvement’ as it reveals new fees for Sobell Leisure Centre
The centre has replaced its ice rink and trampoline park with new areas designed for children and young people
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