Councillor Flora Williamson
Email: flora.williamson@islington.gov.uk
Council: Islington
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
46 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Pensions Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Islington Pensions Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss fund performance, the Funding Strategy Statement, and the London CIV. Councillor Paul Convery, Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Pensions Committee, was expected to chair the meeting. The committee was also expected to review its forward work programme and training requirements.
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.
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.
Executive - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 5.00 pm
The Islington Council Executive met to discuss a range of issues, including the borough's budget, fees and charges, and strategies for youth safety and community support. The Executive approved a new Youth Safety Strategy for 2025-2030, a Discretionary Rate Relief programme for 2026-2029, and a response to the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee's review of school attendance. They also agreed to open a new period for Discretionary Rate Relief, but stipulated that all organisations, even those previously awarded relief, must reapply.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
143 decisions · Page 15 of 29
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
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
Delivery strategy for the New Homes Programme, including the procurement strategy for new build and major construction contracts - I029366
From: Executive - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025
...to approve a delivery strategy for the New Homes Programme, including a procurement strategy for new build and major construction contracts, to maximize the delivery of affordable homes and address the local housing crisis.
Recommendations Approved
Purchase of circa 193 Ex Right to Buy properties with MHCLG, GLA and Right to Buy Receipts Funding
From: Executive - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025
...to purchase approximately 193 former Right to Buy properties using a combination of Housing Revenue Account borrowing, funding from the GLA and MHCLG, and Right to Buy receipts, in order to provide temporary accommodation for homeless households with a local connection to Islington.
Recommendations Approved
DWP/Central London Forward Connect to Work employment programme - I029935
From: Executive - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025
...to directly deliver the Connect to Work programme, accept £3,661,468 in grant funding from the Department for Work and Pensions via Central London Forward, and delegate contract execution to the Corporate Director of Community Wealth Building in consultation with the Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Culture & Jobs.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 143