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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 17

  1. Camden, Islington Partner for 1,100+ New EV Charge Points Camden and Islington are joining forces to significantly expand electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, approving a joint procurement strategy to install over 1,100 new EV charge... Camden 21 September 2025
  2. Islington Council to Debate Action on Private Renter Rights Islington Council is set to debate a motion aimed at bolstering the rights of private renters in the borough. The Public reports pack contains more information about the meeting. Islington 20 September 2025
  3. Islington Pension Auto-Enrolment Opt-Out Rate Exceeds 10% Islington Council has seen its pension auto-enrolment opt-out rate exceed 10% between May and July 2025, according to a recent report presented to the Islington Council Pensions... Islington 14 September 2025
  4. Islington Expands Bunhill Heat Network, Adds 1,000 Homes; Council Reviews Broader Climate Action Initiatives Islington Council is expanding its Bunhill Heat Network to connect City Forum and Telfor House, adding 1,000 homes to the network. Islington 13 September 2025
  5. Islington Council Approves Long Lease for Housing Delivery Islington Council has approved a long lease to support housing delivery, according to a recent meeting of the Executive held on Thursday 14 August 2025. The decision followed... Islington 18 August 2025
  6. Passione Vino Granted License Amid Resident Noise Concerns Passione Vino, an establishment at 58 Exmouth Market, has been granted a new premises licence by Islington Council's Licensing Sub Committee D, despite concerns raised by local... Islington 12 August 2025
  7. Councillor Nurullah Turan Appointed Vice-Chair of Islington Licensing Sub-Committee D Councillor Nurullah Turan has been appointed as the new Vice-Chair of Licensing Sub-Committee D in Islington, following a meeting of the Islington Council Licensing Committee on... Islington 21 July 2025
  8. Islington to Review Play Spaces Amid Green Space Concerns Islington Council is set to review its play spaces and services, addressing concerns about the lack of green spaces in the borough and the impact on children's development. The... Islington 20 July 2025