Councillor Michael O'Sullivan

Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 2nd September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Islington Council Pensions Committee scheduled a meeting to discuss the performance of the pension fund, review investment strategies, and consider governance matters. The committee was also expected to review the pension fund's risk register and forward work programme, as well as receive updates on the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV).

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee met to discuss tenancy satisfaction, homelessness and housing performance in Islington. Councillors heard that overall tenant satisfaction is above the London median, but that complaints handling and asbestos management require improvement. The committee also began its scrutiny of homelessness in the borough, hearing about the financial challenges, customer journeys, and rough sleeping initiatives.

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.