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
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Working together to drive educational excellence through financially viable and inclusive schools - School Organisation Plan Phase 3
From: Executive - Thursday, 5th September, 2024 7.00 pm - September 05, 2024
...to agree to continue the strategic approach to school organisation, prioritise childcare development on school sites, align various provisions and plans, develop engagement principles with headteachers, commit to greener schools, agree a process for vacated school sites, embed the plan within a corporate communication strategy, and approve the recommendations in exempt Appendix A.
Recommendations Approved
Fair, Inclusive and Accessible Housing Services Commitment
From: Executive - Thursday, 5th September, 2024 7.00 pm - September 05, 2024
...to approve the Fair, Inclusive and Accessible Service Commitment for the council's housing services and delegate the agreement of a reasonable adjustments procedure to the Acting Corporate Director of Homes and Neighbourhoods.
Recommendations Approved
Report of the Policy and Performance Scrutiny Committee: Complex Anti-Social Behaviour Review
From: Executive - Thursday, 5th September, 2024 7.00 pm - September 05, 2024
... to receive the Policy and Performance Scrutiny Committee's report on the Complex Anti-Social Behaviour Review and to report the Executive Member's response, with due regard to any relevant implications of the Committee's recommendations, to a future Executive meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Working together to drive educational excellence through financially viable and inclusive schools - School Organisation Plan Phase 3 - exempt appendices
From: Executive - Thursday, 5th September, 2024 7.00 pm - September 05, 2024
...to approve the recommendations detailed in the exempt appendix regarding the School Organisation Plan Phase 3, aimed at driving educational excellence through financially viable and inclusive schools.
Recommendations Approved
Report of the Health and Care Scrutiny Committee: Access to Health and Care Services in Islington
From: Executive - Thursday, 5th September, 2024 7.00 pm - September 05, 2024
...to receive the Health and Care Scrutiny Committee's report on access to health and care services in Islington and to report the Executive Member's response, with due regard to any relevant implications of the Committee's recommendations, to a future Executive meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 50
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 85