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
143 decisions · Page 21 of 29
Procurement strategy for CCTV provision
From: Executive - Thursday, 16th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 23, 2025
...to approve the procurement strategy for CCTV maintenance services, delegate authority to award a four-year framework contract from March 31, 2026, and delegate authority to award a 12-month call off contract from the existing framework agreement from March 31, 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of previous meeting
From: Executive - Thursday, 16th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 23, 2025
...to confirm the minutes of the previous meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Appointments to be made by the Executive
From: Executive - Thursday, 16th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 23, 2025
...to appoint Councillor Una O’Halloran to the London Councils’ Grants Committee, Councillor Sheila Chapman as an additional deputy, and Councillor Flora Williamson to the Board of the North London Foundation Trust.
Recommendations Approved
Exempt minutes of the meeting held on 24 October 2024
From: Executive - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024
...to confirm the exempt minutes of the meeting held on 24 October 2024 as an accurate record and authorize the Chair to sign them.
Recommendations Approved
Contract extension for the supply of temporary agency workers
From: Executive - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024
...to approve additional spending and extend the contract with Matrix SCM for the provision of agency workers from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with an estimated spend of £43.4 million.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 143