Councillor Angelo Weekes
Email: Angelo.Weekes@islington.gov.uk
Council: Islington
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
55 meetings · Page 1 of 11
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
103 decisions · Page 13 of 21
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