Benali Hamdache - Councillor for Islington (Highbury)

Councillor Benali Hamdache

Green Party Highbury Leader of the Independent and Green Group

Email: benali.hamdache@islington.gov.uk

Council: Islington

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Policy and Performance Scrutiny Committee Annual Council Planning Committee (Committee Member) Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Planning Sub Committee B (Committee Member) (Committee Member) Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Health and Care Scrutiny Committee Planning Sub Committee A Children's Services Scrutiny Committee Council (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 7.30 pm

February 05, 2026, 7:30 pm
Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 7.30 pm

February 03, 2026, 7:30 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Monday, 12th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Islington Council met on 12 January 2026 to consider two significant planning applications. The meeting's agenda included discussions on a new energy centre at The Whittington Hospital and a variation to a planning condition for a roof terrace at 1 Torrens Street.

January 12, 2026, 7:30 pm
Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the Inclusive Economy and Jobs Annual Report 2024-25, and to receive an update on the Cost of Living Crisis Scrutiny Review. The committee will also review its forward plan and work programme.

December 11, 2025
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Planning Committee met to discuss a hybrid planning application for the New Barnsbury Estate, which includes both detailed and outline elements for up to 1,161 homes, a nursery, a community centre, commercial space, and extensive landscaping; the committee heard objections from residents and the Islington Society, but ultimately voted to approve the scheme due to overwhelming support from residents.

December 09, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

1 decision

Contract award for general build repairs and maintenance works 1030542

From: Planning Sub Committee B - Monday, 7th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 07, 2025

...to approve the award of new contracts for general build repairs and maintenance works to Herts Heritage Building and Roofing Ltd, JOS Property Services Ltd, Komfort Services, and Polyteck Building Services Ltd, each for a maximum term of 48 months and an estimated total value of £4,600,000 (excluding VAT).

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 60

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 1