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 7 of 11
Report of the Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee - Adult Social Care Accommodation
From: Executive - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 5.00 pm - September 25, 2025
...to note the Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee's report and its recommendations regarding Adult Social Care Accommodation, to extend thanks to those involved in the report's production, and to indicate that a response to the recommendations would follow in due course.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of previous meeting
From: Executive - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 5.00 pm - July 17, 2025
...to enable greater flexibility for Islington residents and for all, all Executive meetings would start at 5.00pm, with effect from the next meeting on 17 July 2025.
Recommendations Approved
"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
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 54