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 17 of 17
Letting of land and premises at 16-34 Graham Street, Islington, London, N1 8JX, to Islington Boat Club
From: Executive - Thursday, 5th September, 2024 7.00 pm - September 05, 2024
...to authorise the letting of land and premises at 16-34 Graham Street, Islington, London, N1 8JX, to Islington Boat Club, on terms detailed in the exempt appendix of the report.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of previous meeting
From: Executive - Thursday, 5th September, 2024 7.00 pm - September 05, 2024
...to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as a correct record.
Recommendations Approved
Monitoring report - September 2024
From: Executive - Thursday, 5th September, 2024 7.00 pm - September 05, 2024
...to approve the recommendations outlined in the September 2024 monitoring report.
Recommendations Approved
Letting of land and premises at 16-34 Graham Street, Islington, London, N1 8JX, to Islington Boat Club - exempt appendices
From: Executive - Thursday, 5th September, 2024 7.00 pm - September 05, 2024
...to approve the recommendations regarding the letting of land and premises at 16-34 Graham Street to Islington Boat Club.
Recommendations Approved
Good Neighbourhood Management Policy
From: Executive - Thursday, 5th September, 2024 7.00 pm - September 05, 2024
... to approve the Good Neighbourhood Policy for implementation in the delivery of the council's housing services, aiming to set clear standards of neighbourly behaviour, promote positive behaviours, and build resilient communities.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 48
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 85