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
85 decisions · Page 9 of 17
Procurement strategy for Harvist Estate retrofit works
From: Executive - Thursday, 16th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 23, 2025
... to approve a procurement strategy for the Harvist Estate retrofit works and delegate contract award authority to the Corporate Director of Homes and Neighbourhoods, following consultation with the Executive Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods.
Recommendations Approved
Response to Cost of Living Crisis Scrutiny Review
From: Executive - Thursday, 16th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 23, 2025
...to agree to the Executive's responses to the Policy and Performance Scrutiny Committee's recommendations regarding the Cost of Living Crisis, and to note the development of a refreshed strategy for tackling longer-term poverty to be presented later in 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for absence
From: Executive - Thursday, 16th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Draft Budget Proposals 2025/26 and Medium Term Financial Strategy
From: Executive - Thursday, 16th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 23, 2025
...to agree to a number of recommendations regarding the draft budget proposals for 2025/26 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy, including the annual budget for the London Councils Grants Committee, Housing Revenue Account rents and fees, the General Fund Medium-Term Financial Strategy, net budgets by directorate, savings, the Dedicated Schools Grant settlement, delegation of technical adjustments to the Section 151 Officer, allocation of demographic growth, the Minimum GF Balance and Earmarked reserves level, the HRA budget, the capital programme, the Retail Relief Scheme, and the Pay Policy Statement, while also noting several items such as the fees and charges policy, compliance with the CIPFA Financial Management Code, the Balance Sheet Analysis, the HRA 30-year business plan update, the council tax calculation, the NNDR estimate, the Section 151 Officer’s report, the Monitoring Officer comments, the Environmental Implications, the Equality Impact Assessment, and the invitation for public comment on the budget proposals, all with certain recommendations to be referred to Full Council for approval.
Recommendations Approved
Strategic Asset Management Plan
From: Executive - Thursday, 16th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 23, 2025
...to approve the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) and note its importance as a comprehensive and strategic approach to asset use, along with its governance arrangements and proposals for ongoing review.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 50
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 85