Santiago Bell-Bradford - Councillor for Islington (Mildmay)

Councillor Santiago Bell-Bradford

Labour Party Mildmay Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Culture & Jobs

Email: Santiago.BB@islington.gov.uk

Council: Islington

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Executive (Committee Member) Annual Council (Committee Member) Voluntary and Community Sector Committee Council (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Observer) (Substitute)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

34 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Council Committee Member

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.

December 04, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

December 04, 2025
Executive Committee Member

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.

November 27, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

November 21, 2025
Licensing Committee Observer

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.

November 13, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and Action Plan

From: Executive - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024

...to approve the Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy outlined in Appendix 1.

Recommendations Approved

Response to Scrutiny Review of Complex Anti-Social Behaviour

From: Executive - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024

...to approve the findings of the multi-agency response to complex anti-social behaviour report, agree to the Executive responses to the recommendations of the Policy and Performance Scrutiny Committee, and direct officers to report back on progress to the Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee at a future date.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of previous meeting

From: Executive - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024

...the non-exempt minutes of the meeting held on 5 September 2024 were confirmed as an accurate record of proceedings.

Recommendations Approved

Islington’s three-year Local Implementation Plan programmes for Transport for London funding 2025/26 to 2027/28 1028769

From: Executive - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024

...to approve the proposed three-year Transport for London funded Local Implementation Plan programmes for 2025/26 to 2027/28 and delegate authority to make necessary changes.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement strategy for communal heating

From: Executive - Thursday, 24th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

...to approve the procurement strategy for the maintenance and repair of housing mechanical systems and delegate contract award authority to the Acting Corporate Director of Homes and Neighbourhoods, following consultation with the Executive Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 143