Councillor Santiago Bell-Bradford

Executive - Thursday, 18th July, 2024 7.00 pm

The Executive voted to approve all of the items on the agenda, including the adoption of the People Friendly Streets Individual Exemption Policy, a new payment plan for leaseholders facing major works charges, and the extension of a contract for parking enforcement services. Councillors also discussed the redevelopment of the Finsbury Leisure Centre, a new strategy for tackling food insecurity, and the renewal of the lease on two units of the Bush Industrial Estate.

Council - Thursday, 11th July, 2024 7.15 pm

The meeting of the full council approved the minutes of the previous meeting and agreed to several appointments to committees. Councillors also debated a petition to redevelop the Sunnyside Community Center, and heard a deputation from the Friends of Barnard Park about traffic and parking in the park.

Executive - Thursday, 27th June, 2024 7.00 pm

The Executive met on Thursday 27 June 2024 and discussed the council's budget. They noted that the council had almost broken even after a decade of austerity, and that this achievement was largely down to the brilliant financial stewardship of council officers. The Executive also discussed plans to increase the number of supported accommodation places the council procures for young people between 16 and 25. Councillors agreed to increase the supported accommodation available to 200 places per night. The Executive also discussed the council's housing repairs and maintenance policy. They agreed to adopt the new policy after a short discussion of the detail.

Executive - Thursday, 23rd May, 2024 7.00 pm

The meeting made a number of decisions, including approving the grant of a lease to Sunnyside Community Gardens, agreeing to a sub-lease of 2-4 Old Street Yard to FareShare, approving the Executive's response to the Health and Care Scrutiny Committee's report on the transformation of Adult Social Care, and agreeing changes to the council's executive committee arrangements.

Annual Council - Thursday, 16th May, 2024 7.30 pm

Councillor Anjna Khurana was elected as Mayor of Islington for 2024/25, with Councillor Jason Jackson as her deputy. Outgoing Mayor, Councillor Gary Heather, was thanked for his service to the borough. Councillor Kaya Comer-Schwartz announced a refreshed Executive, with new responsibilities and some changes in personnel. The Council also approved a number of constitutional amendments relating to the operation of scrutiny, changes to the Members’ Allowances Scheme and procurement rules, and the membership and terms of reference for the Council’s committees.