Councillor Sheila Chapman

Executive - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 5.00 pm

The Islington Council Executive met to discuss financial strategies, budget monitoring, and community initiatives, with a focus on sustainability and resident well-being, and agreed to increase building control charges from 5 October 2025. The Executive approved recommendations related to financial monitoring, capital budget adjustments and the implementation of Awaab's Law. They also designated the Poets Road Conservation Area and adopted the Climate Action Supplementary Planning Document and Retrofitting Handbook.

Council - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 7.15 pm

Islington Council met on 18 September 2025, and voted to establish a twinning agreement with Azaria, a Palestinian town in East Jerusalem, as a gesture of friendship and solidarity. Councillors also approved updates to the council's constitution and Members' Allowances Scheme, and discussed a quarterly monitoring report.

Executive - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 5.00 pm

The Islington Council Executive met to discuss an action plan responding to the Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge, a procurement strategy for supported housing, and measures to protect commercial properties. They approved the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge Action Plan, the procurement strategy for 1 Stacey Street, and the confirmation of Article 4 Directions. The Executive also noted the report from the Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee on progressive procurement.

Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 7.15 pm

At a meeting of Islington Council, councillors discussed a range of issues including the impact of government cuts, the importance of social value in procurement, and support for private renters. Councillors voted to support motions on embedding social value and compliance in procurement, supporting private renters, and recognising the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the local campaign to save the Upper Street Post Office. An original motion opposing cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was amended and then carried.

Executive - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Islington Council Executive met to discuss a range of reports, including the 2024/25 budget outturn, treasury management, corporate performance, children's services, digital strategy, housing partnerships, and access to health and care services. The Executive approved recommendations related to budget allocations, debt write-offs, contract variations, and the adoption of a new Digital and Data Strategy. They also approved the procurement strategy for an affordable workspace and supported continued collaboration on housing and homelessness.