Executive Member for Community Safety
Islington's Executive Member for Community Safety is currently addressing concerns regarding live facial recognition technology and dog fouling enforcement.
In December 2025, Islington's Executive Member for Community Safety, Councillor Angelo Weekes, was questioned by Councillor Jilani Chowdhury about preventing the Metropolitan Police from deploying live facial recognition (LFR) technology in the borough. This exchange occurred at an Islington Council meeting, where Councillor Chowdhury sought assurances regarding the council's known opposition to the technology.
Also in December 2025, the Executive Member for Community Safety, Councillor Angelo Weekes, responded to a resident's concerns about dog fouling in Highbury and Mildmay wards. Councillor Weekes outlined the council's existing enforcement powers through a borough-wide Public Space Protection Order and stated he is personally exploring increasing fines for dog fouling offences up to £1,000.
The Executive Member for Community Safety is a designated role within Islington Council, tasked with overseeing and addressing various aspects of community safety across the borough. At present, no upcoming meetings have been supplied where this specific topic is scheduled for further discussion or decision by the council.
Key facts
- Councillor Angelo Weekes, Executive Member for Community Safety, was questioned about preventing LFR deployment in Islington in December 2025. Source
- Councillor Weekes stated in December 2025 that he is exploring increasing dog fouling fines up to £1,000. Source
- Islington enforces dog control measures through a borough-wide Public Space Protection Order. Source
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