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.
42 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Executive - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 5.00 pm
The Executive of Islington Council met on 22 January 2026 to discuss a range of important matters, including the draft budget proposals for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy. The meeting also covered progress reports on the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge and the council's risk management framework. Additionally, the Executive was scheduled to review community development plans for the Cally area, strategies for resident involvement in landlord services, and proposals for the future of public lighting. Finally, plans for the procurement and delivery of the Finsbury Wellbeing Campus were on the agenda.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 19th January, 2026 1.00 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Board meeting scheduled for 19 January 2026 was set to cover a range of critical public health topics, including a deep dive into children and young people's mental health, an update on the Evidence Islington research initiative, and the findings of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment. The Board was also scheduled to review the annual work plan and discuss the impact of integrated health and care services.
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
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
54 decisions · Page 4 of 11
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 for Angel Square affordable workspace - exempt appendices
From: Executive - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 5.00 pm - October 23, 2025
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)
Medium Term Financial Strategy update and update to Building Control fees and charges - 1031034
From: Executive - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 5.00 pm - September 25, 2025
...to note the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) assumptions, the potential implications of the government’s proposed Fair Funding Review 2.0, and the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) update, and to approve the increased building control charges from 5 October 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Report of the Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Community centres
From: Executive - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 5.00 pm - September 25, 2025
...to note the report and recommendations of the Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee regarding community centres, extend thanks to the Community Wealth Building service and the Committee for their work, and agree that a response to the report and recommendations would be submitted to a future Executive meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 54