Councillor · Islington
Councillor Fin Craig
- Chair of Children & Young People Scrutiny Committee
- Chair, Grievance Committee
- Stories naming Fin
- 7
- Meetings we covered
- 13
- Latest story
- 3 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Fin Craig presented an update on the implementation of recommendations from a review of the children's workforce. The councillor stated that the feasibility of restoring housing allocation for key workers is being investigated. The councillor highlighted the importance of a "happy, committed workforce" for children's services. The councillor acknowledged strong school results while emphasizing the need to address persistent gaps. The councillor seconded a motion highlighting the benefits of extended paternity leave. The councillor moved a recommendation to note an urgent key decision. The councillor noted that changes to the constitution were discussed and agreed upon by a cross-party working group. The councillor formally moved a resolution to approve a councillor's non-attendance at meetings.
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Stories naming Councillor Fin Craig
- Islington Council explores restoring key worker housing amid significant housing crisis Councillor Fin Craig, Chair of the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee, presented an update on the implementation of recommendations from a review of the children's workforce. A specific recommendation from this review is that "The Council should investigate the feasibility of restoring the allocation of...
- Islington Council expands apprenticeships and staff support to combat children's workforce crisis The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee met to review progress on recommendations aimed at attracting, growing, and sustaining a skilled and committed workforce. Councillor Fin Craig,...
- Islington Schools Achieve Strong Academic Results Across Key Stages In response to the data, Councillor Fin Craig, Chair of the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee, acknowledged the strong results while emphasizing the need to address persistent gaps. The...
- Islington Council Enhances Paternity and Adoption Leave to Six Weeks Fully Paid The motion, proposed by Councillor Oliur Rahman BEM and seconded by Councillor Fin Craig, highlighted the benefits of extended paternity leave for family well-being, gender equality, and employee...
- Islington awards urgent contract after provider insolvency At the Council meeting, Councillor Craig moved the recommendation to note the urgent key decision, which was carried.
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Fin was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Islington sees overall school attendance rise, but vulnerable pupils continue to lag
- Islington Council invests £1.56m in SEND reforms, but details remain a concern
- Islington's new finance system 'progressing well'
- Islington Council Approves £1.7m Community Park Building at Ray Crescent
- Islington Council faces housing shortfall for care leavers despite ongoing efforts