Islington Council has successfully exceeded its target for apprenticeship starts, a key performance indicator for the 2022-2026 period. The council's Executive committee received a positive update on corporate performance for the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year, which highlighted this achievement.

During the meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, councillors were informed that the council had surpassed its goal of 1,000 apprenticeship starts. This forms part of a broader picture of strong performance across all council missions, with the delivery plan largely on track. The report indicated strong performance across all council missions, with the delivery plan largely on track. Specific mentions include a better-than-target number of households in temporary accommodation during Q3, and the allocation of £70,000 of Community Infrastructure Levy funds to support local greening initiatives, including the creation of 1.5 hectares of additional green space.

Councillor Flora Williamson, Executive Member for Finance and Performance, speaking at the Islington Council Executive meeting.
Councillor Flora Williamson, Executive Member for Finance and Performance, speaking at the Islington Council Executive meeting.

Councillor Flora Williamson, Executive Member for Finance and Performance, presented the corporate performance report, noting that the council is performing well across its objectives. We've achieved our target of getting over 1,000 apprenticeship starts in the 22-26 period, she stated during the meeting. The council aimed to exceed the target of 1,000 apprenticeship starts for the 2022-2026 period. The council achieved its target of getting over 1,000 apprenticeship starts in the 22-26 period.

A dashboard displaying delivery plan metrics for Islington Council, categorized by mission areas such as 'Child-Friendly Islington', 'Community Wealth Building', and 'Healthier', with each metric shown as a donut chart indicating progress status (Green, Amber, Red).
A dashboard displaying delivery plan metrics for Islington Council, categorized by mission areas such as 'Child-Friendly Islington', 'Community Wealth Building', and 'Healthier', with each metric shown as a donut chart indicating progress status (Green, Amber, Red).

The report, which can be viewed in full as part of the Q3 2025-26 Delivery Plan progress performance update, also detailed progress in other key areas. These include a better-than-target number of households in temporary accommodation during Q3, and the allocation of £70,000 of Community Infrastructure Levy funds to support local greening initiatives, including the creation of 1.5 hectares of additional green space.

A dashboard showing the progress of various council missions, with donut charts indicating the status of actions as green, amber, or red.
A dashboard showing the progress of various council missions, with donut charts indicating the status of actions as green, amber, or red.