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 (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Planning Sub Committee B (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Overview and 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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Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee of Islington Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss the performance of Whittington Hospital and University College London Hospitals (UCLH), review draft recommendations for a scrutiny review, and examine the Quarter 2 performance report for Public Health. Key discussions included concerns over the proposed involvement of Palantir in NHS data systems, the performance of local hospitals, and various public health initiatives.

March 12, 2026, 7:30 pm
Planning Sub Committee B Committee Member

Planning Sub Committee B - Monday, 9th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Planning Sub Committee B of Islington Council is scheduled to meet on Monday 9 March 2026 to consider a range of planning applications. The agenda includes proposals for a rear extension at 137 Newington Green Road, conservation work on the Clock Tower at Highbury Hill, and the stopping up of a section of footway on Wilson Street to facilitate development.

March 09, 2026, 7:30 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Islington Council met on Monday 2 March 2026 to review progress on the council's five key missions and to discuss the Forward Plan of Key Decisions. The committee also received an annual presentation from the Executive Member for Equalities, Communities and Inclusion.

March 02, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Budget Meeting, Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on 26 February 2026 saw the approval of the council's budget for the upcoming year, alongside a proposed amendment to this budget. The meeting also addressed appointments to outside bodies and the Members' Allowances Scheme.

February 26, 2026, 7:00 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Islington Council met on 24 February 2026 to discuss the operations of Thames Water within the borough. The meeting's agenda focused on scrutinising Thames Water's customer service, investment plans, mains replacement programmes, and its response to major incidents.

February 24, 2026, 7:30 pm

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: 70

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 1