Councillor Paul Convery

Children's Services Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 29th April, 2024 7.00 pm

This was the last meeting of the municipal year for the Children's Services Scrutiny Committee. It was also its last meeting as the Children's Services Scrutiny Committee. It will be replaced by the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee, which will have a broader remit, including children's health and well-being.

Planning Sub Committee A - Thursday, 25th April, 2024 7.30 pm

The Planning Subcommittee unanimously resolved to grant planning permission subject to conditions for the change of use of Unit ST-2 at 21 Parkfield Street from Use Class E to Use Class E and/or Class B8 to allow for the operation of a dark supermarket, for the storage and distribution of grocery goods, with associated parking. The committee added further conditions to the officer's recommendation in order to ensure greater management of the site's operation and its impact on the amenity of nearby residents. These included the submission of details of the welfare facilities provided for staff and the provision of a designated point of contact for residents to raise any concerns with the management of the unit before the commencement of its operation. After one year of operation the applicant will also be required to submit a new delivery and servicing plan, operational management plan and transport statement including real trip data.

Policy and Performance Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 26th March, 2024 7.30 pm

The Policy and Performance Scrutiny Committee made a number of decisions at its meeting, including approving the draft recommendations of the Complex ASB scrutiny review, noting the Quarter 3 budget monitoring report and approving the new committee structure for scrutiny in Islington.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 19th March, 2024 7.30 pm

The meeting considered two applications. Permission was granted for amendments to a partially built office development at 1 Pear Tree Street, and for the demolition and redevelopment of Castle House and Fitzroy House on 37-45 Paul Street, 13-17 Epworth Street and 1-15 Clere Street.

Pensions Committee - Monday, 11th March, 2024 7.00 pm

The Pensions Committee met on 11 March 2024 and discussed the performance of the Islington Pension Fund. Members noted updates on the implementation of the fund's investment strategy and progress at the London Collective Investment Vehicle (CIV). The Committee also agreed to renew its subscription to the shareholder advisory services of the Pensions & Investment Research Consultants (PIRC).