Councillor Benali Hamdache

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the annual complaints report, corporate performance, the budget outturn report, and a scrutiny initiation document. Councillors reviewed the council's handling of complaints, noting improvements and areas for further development, and examined corporate performance data, highlighting successes and challenges in various sectors. The committee also scrutinised the budget outturn, addressing concerns about planning income, council tax collection, and specific capital projects, and agreed to a scrutiny initiation document, outlining key areas for future investigation.

Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 12th June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several reports and updates, including the Moorfields Eye Hospital annual performance, and the public health performance report for quarter three. The committee also agreed to focus its annual scrutiny review on healthy life expectancy, incorporating smoking action, healthy weight initiatives, drug and alcohol programmes, and active travel.

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 5th June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee (CRESC) convened to finalise a report on progressive procurement and to select a topic for scrutiny in the coming year. The committee agreed to focus its next scrutiny on addressing poverty and inequality, with an emphasis on identifying barriers to accessing council services for vulnerable groups.

Planning Committee - Monday, 2nd June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Council Planning Committee met to discuss and approve a planning application for the Bemerton Estate South, involving the demolition of garages and construction of new dwellings and community space. The committee approved the application with amendments to ensure flexibility in the provision of affordable housing and to include resident engagement in the design of play spaces and landscaping.

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].