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

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: 52

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 143