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 5 of 10
Employment and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 9.00 am, NEW
This meeting of the Employment and Appointments Committee was scheduled to include the appointment of a new Director of Safeguarding and Family Support.
Council - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 7.15 pm
At the meeting on 12 December, the council made a number of decisions. The council approved the adoption of a new Council Tax Support Scheme. Councillors voted to note the annual Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report. Councillors noted the political balance of the council, following the results of a by-election and the recent formation of the Independent and Green Group. Councillors voted to adopt an updated constitution, and approved a series of new committee appointments. Finally, councillors discussed and then voted to adopt two motions: one on giving refugees time to resettle, and a second on winter fuel allowance.
Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 7.00 pm
This meeting of the Pensions Committee was scheduled to receive updates on the performance of the Islington Pension Fund and the London Collective Investment Vehicle (CIV), as well as to discuss an interim funding review, progress on the implementation of the Investment Strategy and the restructuring of the passive equity portfolio.
Employment and Appointments Committee - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 9.00 am, NEW
The Employment and Appointments Committee met to interview candidates for the vacant Corporate Director of Environment and Climate role.
Employment and Appointments Committee - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 3.30 pm, NEW
The Employment and Appointments Committee met to discuss the appointment of a new Corporate Director of Health and Adult Social Care.
Decisions from Meetings
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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