Councillor Angelo Weekes

Executive - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 5.00 pm

The Islington Executive convened to discuss key issues, including property licensing, blue badge exemptions, and community infrastructure levy allocations. The Executive approved borough-wide additional licensing of HMOs and selective licensing in seven wards to improve the private rented sector, and approved a trial of changes to the Blue Badge traffic filter exemption policy. Also approved were procurement strategies for electrical testing, specialist adaptations for vulnerable residents, and Angel Square affordable workspace.

Licensing Sub Committee A - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Islington Licensing Sub Committee A convened to review the premises licence for The Charlotte Despard, located at 17-19 Archway Road. After hearing from all parties, the committee decided against modifying or revoking the licence, deeming such actions disproportionate. However, the committee welcomed the undertaking of Amber Knight and Chris Sparks to transfer the licence solely into the name of Amber Knight, who is also the designated premise supervisor (DPS).

Executive - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 5.00 pm

The Islington Council Executive met to discuss financial strategies, budget monitoring, and community initiatives, with a focus on sustainability and resident well-being, and agreed to increase building control charges from 5 October 2025. The Executive approved recommendations related to financial monitoring, capital budget adjustments and the implementation of Awaab's Law. They also designated the Poets Road Conservation Area and adopted the Climate Action Supplementary Planning Document and Retrofitting Handbook.

Council - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 7.15 pm

Islington Council met on 18 September 2025, and voted to establish a twinning agreement with Azaria, a Palestinian town in East Jerusalem, as a gesture of friendship and solidarity. Councillors also approved updates to the council's constitution and Members' Allowances Scheme, and discussed a quarterly monitoring report.

Executive - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 5.00 pm

The Islington Council Executive met to discuss an action plan responding to the Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge, a procurement strategy for supported housing, and measures to protect commercial properties. They approved the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge Action Plan, the procurement strategy for 1 Stacey Street, and the confirmation of Article 4 Directions. The Executive also noted the report from the Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee on progressive procurement.