Michelline Safi-Ngongo - Councillor for Islington (Hillrise)

Councillor Michelline Safi-Ngongo

Labour Party Hillrise Executive Member for Children, Young People & Families

Email: michelline.safi-ngongo@islington.gov.uk

Council: Islington

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Executive (Committee Member) Annual Council Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee (Observer) Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) (Committee Member) Children's Services Scrutiny Committee Council (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

47 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Executive Committee Member

Executive - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 5.00 pm

The Executive of Islington Council met on 22 January 2026 to discuss a range of important matters, including the draft budget proposals for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy. The meeting also covered progress reports on the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge and the council's risk management framework. Additionally, the Executive was scheduled to review community development plans for the Cally area, strategies for resident involvement in landlord services, and proposals for the future of public lighting. Finally, plans for the procurement and delivery of the Finsbury Wellbeing Campus were on the agenda.

January 22, 2026, 5:00 pm
Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 19th January, 2026 1.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board meeting scheduled for 19 January 2026 was set to cover a range of critical public health topics, including a deep dive into children and young people's mental health, an update on the Evidence Islington research initiative, and the findings of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment. The Board was also scheduled to review the annual work plan and discuss the impact of integrated health and care services.

January 19, 2026, 1:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

December 04, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

December 04, 2025
Executive Committee Member

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.

November 27, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

143 decisions · Page 14 of 29

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

Adoption of Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document

From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025

... the Executive of Islington approved the adoption of the Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document and revoked the 2016 version, delegating authority for minor corrections and setting a date for its application to new planning applications.

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

Public Health allocation of additional grant funds 2025/26

From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025

...to accept a £3,384,684 Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant (DATRIG) from the Department of Health and Social Care and to allocate £2,058,707.19 of it to the North London NHS Trust via a Grant Agreement.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 47

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 143