Councillor Nick Wayne

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 5th June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee (CRESC) convened to finalise a report on progressive procurement and to select a topic for scrutiny in the coming year. The committee agreed to focus its next scrutiny on addressing poverty and inequality, with an emphasis on identifying barriers to accessing council services for vulnerable groups.

Audit and Risk Committee - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Audit and Risk Committee met to discuss the council's financial performance, audit plans, recycling strategies, use of investigatory powers, governance, and cybersecurity. The committee approved the draft 2024/25 Annual Governance Statement (AGS) and authorised the Corporate Director of Resources to make final amendments before publication.

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 6.20 pm

The Licensing Committee of Islington Council met on 20 May 2025 to discuss the appointment of licensing sub-committees for the upcoming year and to review the minutes of their previous meeting. The committee was also scheduled to consider if any items should be treated as urgent or exempt from press and public access.

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].

Licensing Sub Committee B - Thursday, 8th May, 2025 6.30 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee B scheduled a meeting to discuss a premises licence variation for The Archway and a new licence application for Lot 103. Councillor Bashir Ibrahim was scheduled to chair the meeting, with Councillor Nick Wayne, Chair of Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee, and Councillor Ilkay Cinko-Oner, Deputy Leader of the Independent and Green Group, also in attendance.