Posts by Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter
Fresh faces at Islington’s top table after Labour leader’s post-election reshuffle
Kaya Comer-Schwartz unveils new-look executive following this month’s polls
Read More‘I have seen so much good’ – foster carers urge people to take up challenge of caring for a child in need of home
‘The first day I had butterflies. I was excited but also nervous as I was getting their room ready for them’
Read MoreLocal elections 2022: Labour maintains control in Islington – but Greens cause an upset in Highbury
Labour stalwart Sue Lukes loses her seat as Greens celebrate two new councillors
Read MoreLocal elections 2022: Low traffic neighbourhoods at the forefront as Islington’s parties prepare for battle
Cost of living and housing also key issues as residents get set to vote
Read MoreCommunity worker and school teacher prepare to take on the main parties in Islington election
Independent Sadia Ali and Communist Party candidate Robin Talbot on their priorities for the borough
Read MoreTwo Brewers pub faces demolition for third time as developers lodge new application
The watering hole on Roman Way could be rebuilt together with four flats
Read MoreLocal elections 2022: Four main parties to contest every Islington ward
Borough set for hard campaigning ahead of voting on 5 May
Read More‘Significant environmental impact’: Heritage group criticises plans for landmark Islington office block
Twentieth Century Society says a more ‘understated’ solution is needed
Read MoreCouncil and developers clash over £400m Holloway prison plans as Mayor of London prepares to make final decision
Islington and Peabody are some £40m apart in their estimations of how much money will be left over from the scheme
Read More‘Such a significant site’: Campaigners unhappy with plans for women’s building at former Holloway prison say they might create their own
Recently approved £400m development includes dedicated women’s centre – but campaigners say it is ‘too small’
Read More‘Wasted spaces’ to be used as council plans to build 750 new homes to tackle housing waiting list
Residents in overcrowded homes still raise concerns at councillors’ surgeries, says Cllr Diarmaid Ward
Read MoreControversial plans for former Holloway prison approved in face of complaints from locals
Promise of new homes trumps neighbours’ concerns as Town Hall planners greenlight £400m scheme
Read MorePlans for former Holloway prison set to be approved despite complaints from neighbours and campaigners
‘Even when the prison has gone, it will still feel like you are in a prison’, says one resident
Read More‘Doing nothing is not an option’: Supporters and opponents of LTNs speak out as council invites views
Fans of the schemes describe them as ‘revolutionary’, while critics talk of ‘anger and upset’
Read MoreIslington politicians approve ‘recovery budget’ that will see council tax rise by over four per cent
Town Hall finance chief says Town Hall is ‘prioritising services to help local people cope with the cost of living crisis’
Read MoreHolloway Road shop’s licence revoked after inspectors find thousands of illegal cigarettes
Trading standards investigator discovers items hidden in till and bread bin at Alands International Market
Read More‘Very exciting’: Plans for Quentin Blake illustration centre win unanimous approval from councillors
Islington set to be home to the world’s largest venue dedicated to illustration
Read MoreGovernment’s decision to scrap free Covid tests shows ‘willingness to sacrifice lives’, says councillor
Community safety boss Cllr Sue Lukes says her reaction to the move was ‘one of horror’
Read MoreDecision on Quentin Blake illustration centre draws closer
Council planners considering proposal for the world’s largest illustration venue in Clerkenwell
Read More‘Fear is limiting women’s lives’: Campaigners march through Islington to demand safer streets
Around 50 people walked through the borough to raise awareness and call for change
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