North London Waste Authority
North London councils are addressing councillor dispensations for the North London Waste Authority and reviewing its waste reduction performance.
Hackney Council's Standards Committee granted Councillor Jacob Cable a dispensation in September 2026 to participate in discussions and votes concerning LondonEnergy Limited, which the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) wholly owns. Haringey Council's Standards Committee also discussed dispensations for councillors serving on the NLWA in June 2026. These discussions follow Islington Council's Annual Meeting in May 2026, which confirmed appointments of councillors to external organisations.
Islington Council's Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee reviewed the North London Waste Authority's performance on household recycling and waste reduction in February 2026, discussing draft recommendations for a scrutiny review. The NLWA presented its "Do Your Bit, Recycle It" campaign. This follows Islington Council's adoption of the North London Joint Waste Strategy in September 2025, a 15-year plan with the NLWA and seven other boroughs.
The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) is responsible for waste disposal for seven north London boroughs, handling approximately one million tonnes of waste annually. Camden Council reviewed its treasury performance in September 2025, noting the impact of borrowing by the NLWA. The authority's core mission is to preserve resources and the environment through waste minimisation.
Key facts
- Islington Council's Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee reviewed NLWA's performance in February 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- Islington Council adopted the North London Joint Waste Strategy in September 2025. Source
- The NLWA manages waste for seven north London boroughs, handling one million tonnes annually. Source
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