Councillor Diarmaid Ward
Email: diarmaid.ward@islington.gov.uk
Council: Islington
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
50 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Planning Sub Committee A - Monday, 26th January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Planning Sub Committee A of Islington Council was scheduled to consider two planning applications. These included a proposal for a hotel at Doubletree by Hilton, 60 Pentonville Road, and a separate application for a property at 94 Gifford Street.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
85 decisions · Page 11 of 17
Response to Scrutiny Review of Complex Anti-Social Behaviour
From: Executive - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024
...to approve the findings of the multi-agency response to complex anti-social behaviour report, agree to the Executive responses to the recommendations of the Policy and Performance Scrutiny Committee, and direct officers to report back on progress to the Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee at a future date.
Recommendations Approved
Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and Action Plan
From: Executive - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024
...to approve the Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy outlined in Appendix 1.
Recommendations Approved
Quarterly budget monitoring
From: Executive - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024
...to note the quarterly budget monitoring report, including forecasts for the General Fund, Collection Fund, Housing Revenue Account, and capital outturn, and to approve related virements, budget adjustments, capital reprofiling, and debt write-offs.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy - Autumn Update
From: Executive - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024
...to note the latest Medium-Term Financial Strategy assumptions, General Fund revenue reserves forecast, Housing Revenue Account update, and the 2025/26 budget setting timeline.
Recommendations Approved
General Fund Fees and Charges
From: Executive - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024
...to agree the General Fund fees and charges policy, the General Fund fees and charges detailed at Appendix A1-3, and the removal of public use fees for Automated Public Conveniences (APCs), while also noting proposed parking fee increases to be included in the January 2025 budget report and that childcare fees were previously agreed in May 2023.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 50
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 85