Councillor Benali Hamdache

Annual Council - Thursday, 16th May, 2024 7.30 pm

Councillor Anjna Khurana was elected as Mayor of Islington for 2024/25, with Councillor Jason Jackson as her deputy. Outgoing Mayor, Councillor Gary Heather, was thanked for his service to the borough. Councillor Kaya Comer-Schwartz announced a refreshed Executive, with new responsibilities and some changes in personnel. The Council also approved a number of constitutional amendments relating to the operation of scrutiny, changes to the Members’ Allowances Scheme and procurement rules, and the membership and terms of reference for the Council’s committees.

Policy and Performance Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th May, 2024 7.30 pm

The Committee agreed the final report of its review into the multi-agency response to complex anti-social behaviour and submitted it to the Executive. The committee also noted the council's Quarter 3 performance report.

Planning Sub Committee A - Thursday, 25th April, 2024 7.30 pm

The Planning Subcommittee unanimously resolved to grant planning permission subject to conditions for the change of use of Unit ST-2 at 21 Parkfield Street from Use Class E to Use Class E and/or Class B8 to allow for the operation of a dark supermarket, for the storage and distribution of grocery goods, with associated parking. The committee added further conditions to the officer's recommendation in order to ensure greater management of the site's operation and its impact on the amenity of nearby residents. These included the submission of details of the welfare facilities provided for staff and the provision of a designated point of contact for residents to raise any concerns with the management of the unit before the commencement of its operation. After one year of operation the applicant will also be required to submit a new delivery and servicing plan, operational management plan and transport statement including real trip data.

Health and Care Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 15th April, 2024 7.30 pm

The Committee received presentations on the performance of Moorfields Eye Hospital, the Council’s Access to Adult Social Care (ASC) services, its new Access Islington Hubs, and the range of support provided for people who use drugs or alcohol. The Committee also received the quarter 3 performance report for Adult Social Care.

Policy and Performance Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 26th March, 2024 7.30 pm

The Policy and Performance Scrutiny Committee made a number of decisions at its meeting, including approving the draft recommendations of the Complex ASB scrutiny review, noting the Quarter 3 budget monitoring report and approving the new committee structure for scrutiny in Islington.