Councillor Santiago Bell-Bradford
Email: Santiago.BB@islington.gov.uk
Council: Islington
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
34 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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.
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.
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.
Freedom of the Borough, Council - Friday, 21st November, 2025 3.00 pm
Islington Council held a special meeting to award the Freedom of the Borough to Arsenal Women's Football Club in recognition of their UEFA Women's Champions League win in 2024-25. The motion was proposed, seconded, and then supported by several councillors, before being passed unanimously. Representatives from Arsenal Women's Football Club attended the meeting to accept the award.
Licensing Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 6.30 pm
The Islington Council Licensing Committee was scheduled to meet on 13 November 2025 to discuss the draft Islington Gambling Policy, and Islington's Experience Economy, and to review their work programme for the coming year.
Decisions from Meetings
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Islington Dementia Strategy 2025 - 2035
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025
... to endorse and agree the Islington Dementia Strategy 2025-2035, promote it, deliver commitments, note directorate representation in the Islington Dementia Delivery Partnership, and publish the Strategy.
For Determination
Islington Council's Community Chest
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025
...to renew the partnership agreement with Cripplegate Foundation for administering the Islington Council's Community Chest (ICCC) programme for one year, allocate £190,000 for the 2025/26 financial year, and note the funding decisions made by the ICCC Panel for 2024/25.
Recommendations Approved
Proposal on the future of Highbury Quadrant Primary School - I030449
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025
... to implement the statutory proposal and close Highbury Quadrant Primary School on 31 August 2025, while also committing to mitigate the impact on existing pupils through various support measures.
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
Corporate performance monitoring
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025
...to note the corporate performance monitoring quarterly update report for Q3 2024/25, review progress and performance, note performance issues, and discuss any further actions.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 143