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)

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

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.

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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Use of land at Maygood Street, N1 I031063

From: Executive - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 26, 2025

...to approve a local consultation regarding the proposed change of use of the Maygood Street site from education to residential, delegate authority for decisions on seeking Secretary of State consent and awarding a developer partner contract, and note proposals for the Montem School site.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment to be made by the Executive - NHS North London Foundation Trust

From: Executive - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 26, 2025

...to appoint Councillor Dr Sara Hyde as a governor to the NHS North London Foundation Trust for the municipal year 2025/26, or until a successor is appointed.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate progress and performance update, Q4 (Jan - March 2025) / end of year 2024/25

From: Executive - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 26, 2025

... to review the progress and performance quarterly update report for Q4 (Jan - March 2025) and the end of year 2024/25, note performance issues, discuss further actions, and note the letter from the LGSCO with the annual review of complaints performance for the Council, and to thank all staff involved in the progress and achievements made to date.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement strategy for Garrett Street Affordable Workspace

From: Executive - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 26, 2025

...to approve the procurement strategy for the operator of the Garrett Street affordable workspace and delegate authority to award the contract and lease to the Corporate Director of Community Wealth Building, following consultation with the Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Culture and Jobs.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 143