Islington Council's Executive has approved the allocation of £70,000 from Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds to support local greening initiatives, including the creation of 1.5 hectares of additional green space. The decision was made during the Executive meeting held on Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
The funding for green space enhancement was highlighted as a key achievement within the council's Corporate Performance Monitoring for the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year. The report indicated strong performance across all council missions, with the delivery plan largely on track.
Councillor Flora Williamson, Executive Member for Finance and Performance, presented the budget monitoring report, which forecast an underspend of £4.337 million for the 2025/2026 financial year. This positive financial outlook contributed to the council's ability to allocate funds towards environmental projects.
The projected underspend of £4.337 million for the 2025/2026 financial year is largely attributed to increased parking income and a one-off payment from the NHS. This financial surplus has enabled the council to commit resources to initiatives such as the new green spaces.
The council's commitment to greening initiatives aligns with its broader performance goals, as detailed in the Q3 2025-26 Delivery Plan progress report. 1