Angelo Weekes - Councillor for Islington (Mildmay)

Councillor Angelo Weekes

Labour Party Mildmay Executive Member for Community Safety

Email: Angelo.Weekes@islington.gov.uk

Council: Islington

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Committee (Observer) Licensing Sub Committee C Policy and Performance Scrutiny Committee Annual Council Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee Licensing Sub Committee D (Committee Member) Executive (Committee Member) Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee Licensing Sub Committee A (Observer) Council (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Council Committee Member

Freedom of the Borough, Council - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 7.00 pm

Islington Council is scheduled to hold a meeting where they will consider admitting David John Dade as an Honorary Freeperson of the London Borough of Islington. This is in recognition of his voluntary work for the Islington Poppy Appeal.

December 04, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Council meeting of 4 December 2025 included discussion of the council tax support scheme, a review of the constitution, and a new gambling policy. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss support for children, local government funding, and renter's rights. In addition to these items, the council was expected to discuss questions raised by members of the public and the youth council.

December 04, 2025
Executive Committee Member

Executive - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 5.00 pm

The Islington Council Executive met to discuss a range of issues, including the borough's budget, fees and charges, and strategies for youth safety and community support. The Executive approved a new Youth Safety Strategy for 2025-2030, a Discretionary Rate Relief programme for 2026-2029, and a response to the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee's review of school attendance. They also agreed to open a new period for Discretionary Rate Relief, but stipulated that all organisations, even those previously awarded relief, must reapply.

November 27, 2025
Council Committee Member

Freedom of the Borough, Council - Friday, 21st November, 2025 3.00 pm

Islington Council held a special meeting to award the Freedom of the Borough to Arsenal Women's Football Club in recognition of their UEFA Women's Champions League win in 2024-25. The motion was proposed, seconded, and then supported by several councillors, before being passed unanimously. Representatives from Arsenal Women's Football Club attended the meeting to accept the award.

November 21, 2025
Licensing Committee Observer

Licensing Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Islington Council Licensing Committee was scheduled to meet on 13 November 2025 to discuss the draft Islington Gambling Policy, and Islington's Experience Economy, and to review their work programme for the coming year.

November 13, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Discretionary Rate Relief 2023-2026

From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025

...to note that all Discretionary Rate Relief foregone income was committed until March 31, 2026, including awards to six organizations from round 3, and to agree to a review of the scheme to explore further support for not-for-profit organizations from April 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Finsbury Leisure Centre Redevelopment - I030971

From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025

...to minimise ongoing costs and financial risks, the Executive decided to cease the current Finsbury Leisure Centre redevelopment project, withdraw the associated planning application, and explore alternative proposals for the site, while still committing to affordable housing and local improvements.

For Determination

Minutes of previous meeting

From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025

...to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 13 February 2025 as an accurate record of proceedings and authorise the Chair to sign them.

Recommendations Approved

Adoption of Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document

From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025

... the Executive of Islington approved the adoption of the Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document and revoked the 2016 version, delegating authority for minor corrections and setting a date for its application to new planning applications.

Recommendations Approved

Public Health allocation of additional grant funds 2025/26

From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025

...to accept a £3,384,684 Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant (DATRIG) from the Department of Health and Social Care and to allocate £2,058,707.19 of it to the North London NHS Trust via a Grant Agreement.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 55

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 103