Councillor Sheila Chapman

Executive - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of Islington Council's Executive, members approved a plan for distributing £3.9 million from the government's Household Support Fund, discussed a recent peer review by the Local Government Association, and approved procurement strategies for agency workers and for housing repairs. The Executive also noted a report from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman regarding delays in adult social care provision for an individual, Miss X.

Annual Council - Thursday, 15th May, 2025 7.15 pm

At the Annual Council meeting, Councillor Jason Jackson was elected as Mayor of Islington, becoming the first black man to hold the post. Councillor Rosalyn Ngongoro was appointed as Deputy Mayor, and councillors were assigned to various committees and outside organisations. The council also formally appointed Paul Clarke as Interim Section 151 Officer[^1].

Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm

The Islington Council Executive met to discuss the future of two primary schools, approve funding allocations, and adopt a new planning document, among other items. St. Jude and St. Paul's Church of England Primary School and Highbury Quadrant Primary School will both close in August 2025, while the council also agreed to a new dementia strategy and a new set of guidelines for developers.

Executive - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm

The Islington Council Executive met on 27 March 2025 and approved a number of measures, including a plan to purchase around 193 properties to house homeless families, acceptance of a grant to help residents find work, and a strategy for building new council homes. They also agreed to enter into agreements to continue funding for a trauma service and social care support at Pentonville Prison.

Budget Meeting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.15 pm

Islington Council agreed a balanced budget for 2025/26, set the level of council tax, and discussed the provision of public toilets in the borough.