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 3 of 17
Corporate performance monitoring
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025
...to note the corporate performance monitoring quarterly update report for Q3 2024/25, review progress and performance, note performance issues, and discuss any further actions.
Recommendations Approved
Islington Council's Community Chest
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025
...to renew the partnership agreement with Cripplegate Foundation for administering the Islington Council's Community Chest (ICCC) programme for one year, allocate £190,000 for the 2025/26 financial year, and note the funding decisions made by the ICCC Panel for 2024/25.
Recommendations Approved
Local Initiatives Fund
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025
...that the Local Initiatives Fund 2025/26 will be delivered using the same framework as in 2024/25, with a maximum of £1,000 underspend per ward carried forward, and continued delegation of authority to the relevant Director to agree changes to previously awarded funding, following consultation with the Executive Member for Equalities Communities and Inclusion, while also noting the funding decisions and declarations of interest related to the 2024/25 fund.
Recommendations Approved
Discretionary Rate Relief 2023-2026
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025
...to note that all Discretionary Rate Relief foregone income was committed until March 31, 2026, including awards to six organizations from round 3, and to agree to a review of the scheme to explore further support for not-for-profit organizations from April 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Purchase of circa 193 Ex Right to Buy properties with MHCLG, GLA and Right to Buy Receipts Funding
From: Executive - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025
...to purchase approximately 193 former Right to Buy properties using a combination of Housing Revenue Account borrowing, funding from the GLA and MHCLG, and Right to Buy receipts, in order to provide temporary accommodation for homeless households with a local connection to Islington.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 48
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 85