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
Islington Council is scheduled to hold a meeting where they will consider admitting David John Dade as an Honorary Freeperson of the London Borough of Islington. This is in recognition of his voluntary work for the Islington Poppy Appeal.
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 7 of 29
Approval of North London Waste Authority (NLWA) Joint Waste Strategy
From: Executive - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 5.00 pm - September 25, 2025
... the Executive of Islington approved the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) Joint Waste Strategy, agreeing to its recommendations and extending thanks to all contributors.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement Strategy for the support provider for No 1 Stacey Street - supported accommodation for people experiencing homelessness -1030998
From: Executive - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 5.00 pm - July 17, 2025
... to approve the procurement strategy for commissioning services at No. 1 Stacey Street, supported accommodation for people experiencing homelessness, and to delegate contract award authority, subject to grant allocation.
For Determination
Confirmation of Article 4 Directions to withdraw Permitted Development Right for Change of Use from Class E to Dwellinghouses (Class MA)
From: Executive - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 5.00 pm - July 17, 2025
...to protect commercial and community spaces, the Executive approved the second set of Article 4 Directions, effective September 1, 2025, to require planning permission for converting Class E properties to residential dwellings.
For Determination
LGA Corporate Peer Challenge - Action Plan - I030696
From: Executive - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 5.00 pm - July 17, 2025
...the publication of the Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge Action Plan was approved.
For Determination
"Supporting Islington's Communities through Progressive Procurement"- report of the Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee
From: Executive - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 5.00 pm - July 17, 2025
...to note the report from the Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee on Supporting Islington's Communities through Progressive Procurement
and its recommendations, with the Executive Member's response to be reported at a future meeting.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 143