Councillor Toby North

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.

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 6th February, 2025 7.30 pm

The Homes and Community Screening Committee received presentations from three different organisations about rough sleeping services, community asset management and repairs. The committee agreed that Islington should continue with its current practice of working with other organisations to support women experiencing rough sleeping, and asked for a detailed breakdown of repeat repair callouts.

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 6th January, 2025 7.30 pm

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee met to discuss housing performance, community centres, and future work plans. The committee reviewed the latest quarterly housing performance report, heard about an innovative model for community centres from a guest speaker, and discussed plans for upcoming meetings.

Council - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 7.15 pm

At the meeting on 12 December, the council made a number of decisions. The council approved the adoption of a new Council Tax Support Scheme. Councillors voted to note the annual Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report. Councillors noted the political balance of the council, following the results of a by-election and the recent formation of the Independent and Green Group. Councillors voted to adopt an updated constitution, and approved a series of new committee appointments. Finally, councillors discussed and then voted to adopt two motions: one on giving refugees time to resettle, and a second on winter fuel allowance.

Planning Committee - Monday, 9th December, 2024 7.30 pm

The committee approved a planning application for the demolition and redevelopment of 18-20 Tileyard Road to provide light industrial space at ground floor level, and flexible research and development and light industrial use on the upper floors. The committee also approved, subject to conditions and an updated Section 106 Agreement, a planning application to partially demolish, reclad and refurbish the existing building at 48 Chiswell Street, alongside a two storey roof extension to provide extra office floorspace and retail use at ground level.