Una O'Halloran - Councillor for Islington (Caledonian)

Councillor Una O'Halloran

Labour Party Caledonian Leader of the Council.

Email: una.o'halloran@islington.gov.uk

Council: Islington

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Executive (Chair) Annual Council (Committee Member) (Committee Member) Voluntary and Community Sector Committee Children's Services Scrutiny Committee Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee Health and Wellbeing Board (Chair) Licensing Sub Committee A (Observer) Council (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

52 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Executive Chair

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.

January 22, 2026, 5:00 pm
Health and Wellbeing Board Chair

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.

January 19, 2026, 1:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

December 04, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

December 04, 2025
Executive Chair

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.

November 27, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Improving Our Private Rented Sector Scheme

From: Executive - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024

...to proceed with a public consultation on proposals to redesignate the borough-wide additional (HMO) property licensing scheme for another five years and expand the selective licensing scheme to include nine additional wards.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management mid-year report

From: Executive - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024

...to note the Treasury Mid-Year Review to September 2024, as detailed in the report.

Recommendations Approved

General Fund Fees and Charges

From: Executive - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024

...to agree the General Fund fees and charges policy, the General Fund fees and charges detailed at Appendix A1-3, and the removal of public use fees for Automated Public Conveniences (APCs), while also noting proposed parking fee increases to be included in the January 2025 budget report and that childcare fees were previously agreed in May 2023.

Recommendations Approved

Medium Term Financial Strategy - Autumn Update

From: Executive - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024

...to note the latest Medium-Term Financial Strategy assumptions, General Fund revenue reserves forecast, Housing Revenue Account update, and the 2025/26 budget setting timeline.

Recommendations Approved

Quarterly budget monitoring

From: Executive - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024

...to note the quarterly budget monitoring report, including forecasts for the General Fund, Collection Fund, Housing Revenue Account, and capital outturn, and to approve related virements, budget adjustments, capital reprofiling, and debt write-offs.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 52

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 143