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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Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Islington Safeguarding Adults Board annual report, the public health performance report for quarter 1, and the impact of smoking on life expectancy. Councillors also reviewed the committee's work programme for the upcoming year.

December 08, 2025
Council Committee Member

Freedom of the Borough, Council - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 7.00 pm

In a special meeting, Islington Council awarded David John Dade the Freedom of the Borough in recognition of his extensive voluntary work with the Islington Poppy Appeal. Councillors praised Dade's dedication to veterans and the community, highlighting his fundraising efforts and support for those in need. The motion was moved by Councillor Una O'Halloran, Leader of the Council, seconded by Councillor Santiago Bell-Bradford (Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Culture & Jobs), and passed unanimously.

December 04, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Council meeting of 4 December 2025 included discussion of the council tax support scheme, a review of the constitution, and a new gambling policy. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss support for children, local government funding, and renter's rights. In addition to these items, the council was expected to discuss questions raised by members of the public and the youth council.

December 04, 2025
Council Committee Member

Freedom of the Borough, Council - Friday, 21st November, 2025 3.00 pm

Islington Council held a special meeting to award the Freedom of the Borough to Arsenal Women's Football Club in recognition of their UEFA Women's Champions League win in 2024-25. The motion was proposed, seconded, and then supported by several councillors, before being passed unanimously. Representatives from Arsenal Women's Football Club attended the meeting to accept the award.

November 21, 2025
Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss supporting Islington's residents to financial resilience, and to review the forward plan of key decisions. The committee was also expected to receive verbal updates from committee chairs, and to review their work plan and action sheet.

November 06, 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