Councillor Una O'Halloran

Council - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 7.15 pm

Islington Council met on 18 September 2025, and voted to establish a twinning agreement with Azaria, a Palestinian town in East Jerusalem, as a gesture of friendship and solidarity. Councillors also approved updates to the council's constitution and Members' Allowances Scheme, and discussed a quarterly monitoring report.

Executive - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 5.00 pm

The Islington Council Executive met to discuss an action plan responding to the Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge, a procurement strategy for supported housing, and measures to protect commercial properties. They approved the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge Action Plan, the procurement strategy for 1 Stacey Street, and the confirmation of Article 4 Directions. The Executive also noted the report from the Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee on progressive procurement.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 1.00 pm

The Islington Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, the Young Black Men's Mental Health Programme, and the NHS ten-year plan. The board approved the Health and Wellbeing Strategy for publication and noted the progress of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment.

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.

Executive - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Islington Council Executive met to discuss a range of reports, including the 2024/25 budget outturn, treasury management, corporate performance, children's services, digital strategy, housing partnerships, and access to health and care services. The Executive approved recommendations related to budget allocations, debt write-offs, contract variations, and the adoption of a new Digital and Data Strategy. They also approved the procurement strategy for an affordable workspace and supported continued collaboration on housing and homelessness.