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 7 of 17
Corporate performance monitoring
From: Executive - Thursday, 13th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 13, 2025
...to approve the recommendation to review the performance report, note performance issues, and discuss any further actions.
Recommendations Approved
Contract award for cashless parking payments - I029981
From: Executive - Thursday, 13th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 13, 2025
...to award a call-off contract to RingGo Limited for cashless parking solutions from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, via the ESPO Framework 509-23 Agreement Lot 3.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of previous meeting
From: Executive - Thursday, 13th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 13, 2025
...to approve the recommendations outlined in the minutes of the previous meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Contract extension for main parking contract - I029925
From: Executive - Thursday, 13th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 13, 2025
...to extend the main parking contract from April 1, 2025, until September 30, 2025, and to delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Homes and Neighbourhoods to propose a further extension of up to 6 months.
Recommendations Approved
Admission to Islington community schools 2026-2027 1029463
From: Executive - Thursday, 13th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 13, 2025
...to approve the coordinated schemes, timetables, policies, oversubscription criteria, and admission numbers for Islington community primary and secondary schools, academies, and Highbury Fields Sixth Form for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 48
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 85