Councillor Diarmaid Ward

Planning Committee - Monday, 2nd June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Council Planning Committee met to discuss and approve a planning application for the Bemerton Estate South, involving the demolition of garages and construction of new dwellings and community space. The committee approved the application with amendments to ensure flexibility in the provision of affordable housing and to include resident engagement in the design of play spaces and landscaping.

Annual Council - Thursday, 15th May, 2025 7.15 pm

At the Annual Council meeting, Councillor Jason Jackson was elected as Mayor of Islington, becoming the first black man to hold the post. Councillor Rosalyn Ngongoro was appointed as Deputy Mayor, and councillors were assigned to various committees and outside organisations. The council also formally appointed Paul Clarke as Interim Section 151 Officer[^1].

Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm

The Islington Council Executive met to discuss the future of two primary schools, approve funding allocations, and adopt a new planning document, among other items. St. Jude and St. Paul's Church of England Primary School and Highbury Quadrant Primary School will both close in August 2025, while the council also agreed to a new dementia strategy and a new set of guidelines for developers.

Employment and Appointments Committee - Thursday, 17th April, 2025 9.00 am

The Employment and Appointments Committee convened to appoint a Director of Education and Achievement, recommend two candidates as Independent Persons for Standards to the council, and delegate authority to the Chair to recommend candidates for Co-Opted Members of the Audit and Risk Committee.

Executive - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm

The Islington Council Executive met on 27 March 2025 and approved a number of measures, including a plan to purchase around 193 properties to house homeless families, acceptance of a grant to help residents find work, and a strategy for building new council homes. They also agreed to enter into agreements to continue funding for a trauma service and social care support at Pentonville Prison.