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Islington Council

140 stories · discussed at 19 council meetings · 3 councils

Islington Council is currently addressing challenges in adult social care, housing provision, and environmental management.

In September 2026, the Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee launched a review into healthy and independent ageing and heard that adult social care exceeded its care home admission target for 2025/26. The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee also discussed a housing shortfall for care leavers and concerns about the proposed closure of Paradise Park nursery. Separately, the council is jointly procuring children's community services with Camden Council.

The council is implementing a Housing Improvement Programme to address serious failings identified by the Regulator of Social Housing, approving a £2.4 billion plan in July 2026. In September 2026, the Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee heard about £5.9 million recovered from tenancy fraud. The Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee scrutinised the kerbside management strategy in September 2026, following the Executive's consideration of a fortnightly residual waste collection trial in July 2026.

In September 2026, the Executive approved a Social Value Statement to embed social value into commissioning and procurement. The council adopted its Corporate Plan for 2026-2030 in July 2026, focusing on equality and core services, and launched a 'Cleaner Islington' programme. The Executive also accepted findings from a community centre review in July 2026.

Key facts

  1. Islington Council launched a review into healthy and independent ageing in September 2026. Source
  2. Islington's adult social care services exceeded their care home admission target for 2025/26, with 197 admissions against a target of 190. Source
  3. Islington Council approved its first Social Value Statement in September 2026. Source
  4. Islington Council faces a housing shortfall for care leavers, with approximately 120 young people on the waiting list in September 2026. Source
  5. Islington Council recovered over £5.9 million in prevented tenancy fraud loss in the 2025-2026 financial year. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 12

  1. Islington Council Reviews Support for Tenants at Risk of Homelessness Through IHIS Service Islington Council is reviewing its support services for tenants at risk of homelessness, with a focus on the Independent Housing Intensive Support (IHIS) service. The review... Islington 22 December 2025
  2. Islington Council delays school payroll externalisation to May 2026 Islington Council has announced a delay in the externalisation of its school payroll services, pushing the implementation date back to May 2026. The decision, impacting how... Islington 20 December 2025
  3. Islington Council's Inclusive Economy Report Highlights Progress in Poverty Reduction and Job Creation Islington Council is continuing its efforts to combat poverty and promote economic inclusion, as detailed in the recently released Inclusive Economy Annual Report 2024-25 exec... Islington 14 December 2025
  4. Islington's 'Fill the Gap' Scheme Supports Families Islington Council is helping families bridge the gap between the end of Healthy Start payments and the start of free school meals with its local 'Fill the Gap' scheme. Islington 13 December 2025
  5. Youth Councillor asks about recycling in Islington Islington Council's Youth Council is actively participating in local decision-making, with a recent meeting highlighting their concerns and ideas for improving the borough's... Islington 7 December 2025
  6. Islington Council to Charge Premium on Long-Term Empty Homes and Second Homes Islington Council is set to charge a premium on council tax for homes left empty for extended periods and second homes, aiming to incentivise owners to bring properties back... Islington 7 December 2025
  7. Islington Council Updates Constitution: Meeting Times Changed Islington Council has approved updates to its constitution, including changes to council meeting times, following a review by the Constitution Working Group and in line with... Islington 7 December 2025
  8. Islington to Maintain Council Tax Support Despite Inflation Islington Council has pledged to maintain its Council Tax Support Scheme (CTSS) for the 2026/27 financial year, despite inflationary pressures. The decision, made at a Council... Islington 7 December 2025