Councillor Dr Sara Hyde
Email: sara.hyde@islington.gov.uk
Council: Islington
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
41 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 19th January, 2026 1.00 pm
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.
Decisions from Meetings
54 decisions · Page 3 of 11
Gypsy and Traveller Local Plan Review - 1031892
From: Executive - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 5.00 pm - November 27, 2025
... the Executive of Islington approved the draft Gypsy and Traveller Local Plan review for consultation and authorized the Corporate Director of Community Wealth Building to approve further changes for a statutory consultation in summer 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement strategy for Angel Square affordable workspace - exempt appendices
From: Executive - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 5.00 pm - October 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Blue badge traffic filter exemption trial
From: Executive - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 5.00 pm - October 23, 2025
...to approve a trial of proposed changes to the council’s Blue Badge traffic filter exemption policy, along with the proposed engagement and monitoring approach, and to delegate the final decision on the trial's outcome to the Corporate Director of Environment and Climate Change following consultation.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement strategy and contract award for specialist adaptations, including installations and repairs for residents with vulnerabilities and disabilities
From: Executive - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 5.00 pm - October 23, 2025
...to approve short-term contracts with EffectAble Construction Services and Morgan Sindall Property Services for specialist adaptations and repairs for vulnerable and disabled residents, and to approve a procurement strategy for two longer-term contracts, delegating the award of those contracts to the Corporate Director of Homes and Neighbourhoods.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Discretionary Property Licensing: improving our private rented sector
From: Executive - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 5.00 pm - October 23, 2025
...to improve the private rented sector, the borough of Islington was designated for additional licensing of certain HMOs and selective licensing in specific wards, with agreed property license conditions and fee structures, and further work to be done in Canonbury and Clerkenwell wards.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 54