Councillor Michael O'Sullivan

Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 7.15 pm

At a meeting of Islington Council, councillors discussed a range of issues including the impact of government cuts, the importance of social value in procurement, and support for private renters. Councillors voted to support motions on embedding social value and compliance in procurement, supporting private renters, and recognising the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the local campaign to save the Upper Street Post Office. An original motion opposing cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was amended and then carried.

Pensions Committee - Monday, 30th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Islington Council Pensions Committee met on 30 June 2025 to discuss pension fund performance, investment strategies, and decarbonisation efforts. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the implications of the government's consultation on the future of local government pension schemes.

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the council's response to rough sleeping and to select a scrutiny topic for the 2025/26 municipal year. The committee agreed that homelessness would be the scrutiny topic for the year, allowing for a wider scope including temporary accommodation, rent capping, and lobbying the government. They also noted the membership, terms of reference, and dates of future meetings.

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].

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 7.30 pm

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the final report and recommendations for Islington Community Centres, receive an update from the Homes and Estates Safety Board, review the Housing Performance Annual Report, and hear the Executive Member's annual report on Islington libraries. The committee also discussed the draft work programme for 2025/26 and potential scrutiny topics.