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)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Health and Wellbeing Board Chair

Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 19th January, 2026 1.00 pm

January 19, 2026
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
Council Committee Member

Freedom of the Borough, Council - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 7.00 pm

Islington Council is scheduled to hold a meeting where they will consider admitting David John Dade as an Honorary Freeperson of the London Borough of Islington. This is in recognition of his voluntary work for the Islington Poppy Appeal.

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
Council Committee Member

Freedom of the Borough, Council - Friday, 21st November, 2025 3.00 pm

Islington Council held a special meeting to award the Freedom of the Borough to Arsenal Women's Football Club in recognition of their UEFA Women's Champions League win in 2024-25. The motion was proposed, seconded, and then supported by several councillors, before being passed unanimously. Representatives from Arsenal Women's Football Club attended the meeting to accept the award.

November 21, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

143 decisions · Page 26 of 29

Update on Care UK residential homes contract

From: Executive - Thursday, 24th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

...to approve the recommendations regarding the Care UK residential homes contract.

Recommendations Approved

Report of the Children's Services Scrutiny Committee: The Children's Workforce Scrutiny Review

From: Executive - Thursday, 24th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

...to note the report and recommendations of the Children's Services Scrutiny Committee's Children's Workforce Scrutiny Review, with a response to the recommendations to follow.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of previous meeting

From: Executive - Thursday, 24th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

...to approve the minutes and recommendations from the previous meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Policy for the Use of Vacant Premises Managers' and Caretaker Houses

From: Executive - Thursday, 24th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

...to approve a policy for vacant school premises manager's and caretaker's houses, delegate authority for key decisions related to the policy, and note that decisions will be subject to further approvals and engagement.

Recommendations Approved

Islington Sanctuary Grant Programme - 1029175

From: Executive - Thursday, 24th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

...to utilize government funding to deliver a £500,000 Sanctuary Grant Programme for local projects supporting refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers, overseen by a council-led team and shaped by a Sanctuary Grants Community Panel.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 51

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 143