Councillor Angelo Weekes

Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 7.15 pm

At a meeting of Islington Council, councillors discussed a range of issues including the impact of government cuts, the importance of social value in procurement, and support for private renters. Councillors voted to support motions on embedding social value and compliance in procurement, supporting private renters, and recognising the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the local campaign to save the Upper Street Post Office. An original motion opposing cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was amended and then carried.

Executive - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Islington Council Executive met to discuss a range of reports, including the 2024/25 budget outturn, treasury management, corporate performance, children's services, digital strategy, housing partnerships, and access to health and care services. The Executive approved recommendations related to budget allocations, debt write-offs, contract variations, and the adoption of a new Digital and Data Strategy. They also approved the procurement strategy for an affordable workspace and supported continued collaboration on housing and homelessness.

Executive - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of Islington Council's Executive, members approved a plan for distributing £3.9 million from the government's Household Support Fund, discussed a recent peer review by the Local Government Association, and approved procurement strategies for agency workers and for housing repairs. The Executive also noted a report from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman regarding delays in adult social care provision for an individual, Miss X.

Annual Council - Thursday, 15th May, 2025 7.15 pm

At the Annual Council meeting, Councillor Jason Jackson was elected as Mayor of Islington, becoming the first black man to hold the post. Councillor Rosalyn Ngongoro was appointed as Deputy Mayor, and councillors were assigned to various committees and outside organisations. The council also formally appointed Paul Clarke as Interim Section 151 Officer[^1].

Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm

The Islington Council Executive met to discuss the future of two primary schools, approve funding allocations, and adopt a new planning document, among other items. St. Jude and St. Paul's Church of England Primary School and Highbury Quadrant Primary School will both close in August 2025, while the council also agreed to a new dementia strategy and a new set of guidelines for developers.