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 10 of 10
Employment and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 6th March, 2024 9.30 am
The meeting of Islington Council's Employment and Appointments Committee scheduled for the 6th of March 2024 had one item on the agenda, the appointment of a new Director of IT and Digital Services for the council.
Budget Meeting, Council - Thursday, 29th February, 2024 7.30 pm
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Employment and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 21st February, 2024 11.00 am
The Islington Council Employment and Appointments Committee met on 21 February 2024 and approved the minutes of seven previous meetings. The committee also agreed on a shortlist of candidates for the position of Director, IT and Digital Services.
Decisions from Meetings
85 decisions · Page 1 of 17
Contract award for general build repairs and maintenance works 1030542
From: Planning Sub Committee B - Monday, 7th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 07, 2025
...to approve the award of new contracts for general build repairs and maintenance works to Herts Heritage Building and Roofing Ltd, JOS Property Services Ltd, Komfort Services, and Polyteck Building Services Ltd, each for a maximum term of 48 months and an estimated total value of £4,600,000 (excluding VAT).
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of previous meeting
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025
...to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 13 February 2025 as an accurate record of proceedings and authorise the Chair to sign them.
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
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
Finsbury Leisure Centre Redevelopment - I030971
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025
...to minimise ongoing costs and financial risks, the Executive decided to cease the current Finsbury Leisure Centre redevelopment project, withdraw the associated planning application, and explore alternative proposals for the site, while still committing to affordable housing and local improvements.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 48
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 85