Councillor Ruth Hayes

Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the final report of the 2024-25 scrutiny review, and to select a new scrutiny topic for 2025-26, deciding to focus on waste reduction, recycling and the circular economy. The committee also agreed its work plan for the coming year.

Standards Committee - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 6.00 pm

The Islington Council Standards Committee met on 26 June 2025 to discuss member standards and conduct issues. The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes from their last meeting.

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.

Planning Committee - Monday, 2nd June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Council Planning Committee met to discuss and approve a planning application for the Bemerton Estate South, involving the demolition of garages and construction of new dwellings and community space. The committee approved the application with amendments to ensure flexibility in the provision of affordable housing and to include resident engagement in the design of play spaces and landscaping.

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].