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.
48 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 7.30 pm
The Islington Planning Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss a number of planning applications, including a major development on the Barnsbury Estate. The committee will also discuss formal matters such as the minutes of the previous meeting. The meeting is open to the public and will be webcast on the council's website.
Freedom of the Borough, Council - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 7.00 pm
Islington Council is scheduled to hold a meeting where they will consider admitting David John Dade as an Honorary Freeperson of the London Borough of Islington. This is in recognition of his voluntary work for the Islington Poppy Appeal.
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 - 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.
Planning Sub Committee B - Monday, 6th October, 2025 7.30 pm
The Islington Council Planning Sub-Committee B convened to discuss and approve a planning application for improvements to Wilfred Fienburgh Court, a council-owned residential estate. The approved plans include installing security gates and railings, relocating refuse bins to a new secure store, and repositioning the vehicle barrier. Councillors voted unanimously to approve the application, subject to conditions outlined in the officer's report.
Decisions from Meetings
85 decisions · Page 13 of 17
Policy for the Use of Vacant Premises Managers' and Caretaker Houses
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024
...to approve a policy for vacant school premises manager's and caretaker's houses, delegate authority for key decisions related to the policy, and note that decisions will be subject to further approvals and engagement.
Recommendations Approved
Adult Social Care Accommodation Strategy
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024
...to endorse and deliver the Adult Social Care Accommodation Strategy, aligning it with the Council's Strategic Asset Management Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement strategy for communal heating
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024
...to approve the procurement strategy for the maintenance and repair of housing mechanical systems and delegate contract award authority to the Acting Corporate Director of Homes and Neighbourhoods, following consultation with the Executive Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement strategy for testing, repairs, servicing works for door entry, access control, vehicle access barriers, and security shutter systems
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024
...to approve the procurement strategy for testing, repairs, servicing works for door entry, access control, vehicle access barriers, and security shutter systems and delegate authority to award the contract.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of previous meeting
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024
...to approve the minutes and recommendations from the previous meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 48
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 85