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 on 4 December 2025 included discussion of the council tax support scheme, gambling regulations, and updates to the council's constitution. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss several notices of motion, including championing inclusion for every child, fair funding for local government, supporting people dying in poverty, and standing up for renter's rights.
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 2 of 21
Discretionary Rate Relief 2026-2029 - 1032223
From: Executive - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 5.00 pm - November 27, 2025
...to establish a new Discretionary Rate Relief program for 2026-2029, requiring all organizations to reapply for funding, and committing to forego up to £410,000 annually in business rates to support eligible organizations, with award decisions delegated to the Corporate Director for Health and Social Care.
Recommendations Approved
Executive response to the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Attendance Review
From: Executive - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 5.00 pm - November 27, 2025
...the Executive approved the implementation of twelve recommendations from the Children & Young People Scrutiny Committee regarding persistent absence in secondary schools, along with the outlined procedures and actions, and delegated authority to the relevant Corporate Director to oversee their implementation and review.
Recommendations Approved
General Fund fees and charges 2026/27 - 1031984
From: Executive - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 5.00 pm - November 27, 2025
... to approve the Council's Fees and Charges Policy and the proposed General Fund Sales, Fees and Charges for 2026/27, delegating authority for minor adjustments and final ICCS fees.
Recommendations Approved
Response to report of Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Adult Social Care accommodation
From: Executive - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 5.00 pm - November 27, 2025
...to improve adult social care accommodation, the Executive agreed to welcome the findings of a Scrutiny Committee review, respond to its recommendations, and have officers report back on progress.
Recommendations Approved
Gypsy and Traveller Local Plan Review - 1031892
From: Executive - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 5.00 pm - November 27, 2025
... the Executive of Islington approved the draft Gypsy and Traveller Local Plan review for consultation and authorized the Corporate Director of Community Wealth Building to approve further changes for a statutory consultation in summer 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 103