Councillor Troy Gallagher

Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 7.30 pm

The Environment, Climate Change and Transport Scrutiny Committee met to discuss household recycling rates and waste reduction, and to review the borough's progress towards its net zero carbon targets. Councillors agreed to a Scrutiny Initiation Document (SID) to investigate the plateauing of household recycling rates, and heard updates on climate action progress, including transport, building decarbonisation, and green initiatives. The committee also agreed to their work plan for the coming year.

Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 2nd September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Islington Council Pensions Committee scheduled a meeting to discuss the performance of the pension fund, review investment strategies, and consider governance matters. The committee was also expected to review the pension fund's risk register and forward work programme, as well as receive updates on the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV).

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.

Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the final report of the 2024-25 scrutiny review, and to select a new scrutiny topic for 2025-26, deciding to focus on waste reduction, recycling and the circular economy. The committee also agreed its work plan for the coming year.

Pensions Committee - Monday, 30th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Islington Council Pensions Committee met on 30 June 2025 to discuss pension fund performance, investment strategies, and decarbonisation efforts. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the implications of the government's consultation on the future of local government pension schemes.