Diarmaid Ward - Councillor for Islington (Holloway)

Councillor Diarmaid Ward

Labour Party Holloway

Email: diarmaid.ward@islington.gov.uk

Council: Islington

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Executive Annual Council (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Planning Sub Committee B (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Planning Sub Committee A (Substitute)

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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 Substitute

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.

January 26, 2026, 7:30 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

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.

January 12, 2026, 7:30 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

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.

December 09, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

December 04, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

December 04, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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S75 Agreement with NCL ICB for the Islington Survivors Trauma Service - I029909

From: Executive - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025

...to enter into a Section 75 agreement with the North Central London Integrated Care Board to maintain funding for the Islington Survivors Trauma Service at a maximum of £636,000 from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement strategy and contract award for North Central London sexual health services

From: Executive - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025

...to endorse the procurement strategy and authorise awarding the North Central London Integrated Sexual Health services contract to Central North West London NHS Trust for up to 60 months, with an initial term of 36 months plus two optional 12-month extensions, with an estimated budget for Islington of £12,968,680.

Recommendations Approved

Delivery strategy for the New Homes Programme, including the procurement strategy for new build and major construction contracts - I029366

From: Executive - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025

...to approve a delivery strategy for the New Homes Programme, including a procurement strategy for new build and major construction contracts, to maximize the delivery of affordable homes and address the local housing crisis.

Recommendations Approved

Quarterly Budget Monitor, including budget allocations, adjustments to the capital programme and capital asset decisions

From: Executive - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025

...the Executive of Islington approved the recommendations within the Quarterly Budget Monitor, addressing the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account outturns, budget adjustments, capital program revisions, and debt write-offs.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 50

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 85