Councillor Valerie Bossman-Quarshie

Planning Committee - Monday, 2nd June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Council Planning Committee met to discuss and approve a planning application for the Bemerton Estate South, involving the demolition of garages and construction of new dwellings and community space. The committee approved the application with amendments to ensure flexibility in the provision of affordable housing and to include resident engagement in the design of play spaces and landscaping.

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 6.20 pm

The Licensing Committee of Islington Council met on 20 May 2025 to discuss the appointment of licensing sub-committees for the upcoming year and to review the minutes of their previous meeting. The committee was also scheduled to consider if any items should be treated as urgent or exempt from press and public access.

Annual Council - Thursday, 15th May, 2025 7.15 pm

At the Annual Council meeting, Councillor Jason Jackson was elected as Mayor of Islington, becoming the first black man to hold the post. Councillor Rosalyn Ngongoro was appointed as Deputy Mayor, and councillors were assigned to various committees and outside organisations. The council also formally appointed Paul Clarke as Interim Section 151 Officer[^1].

Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 13th May, 2025 7.30 pm

The Environment, Climate Change and Transport Scrutiny Committee met to discuss leisure services in Islington, receiving an update on the Active Together strategy and recent improvements to facilities. The committee also reviewed draft recommendations for greener, cleaner, and more accessible streets, suggesting amendments to the recommendations.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on 12 May 2025 to discuss draft recommendations from the 2024-25 scrutiny review. The meeting was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of the previous meeting.