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Cyrano, theatre review, Park Theatre: ‘lashings of postmodernist reflexivity and intertextuality, along with the odd song and dance routine’

By Sarah Birch | Friday 20 December 2024
Jessica Whitehurst (Roxanne) and Virginia Gay (Cyrano)

The play deconstructs the classic tale of Cyrano de Bergerac into a queer romcom

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Islington to keep council tax exemptions and discounts for low income residents

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 18 December 2024
Cllr Gulcin Ozdemir

Cllr Gulcin Ozdemir said it was a ‘crucial part of the safety net we have to support our residents’

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Glass Houses, Francesca Reece – book review: ‘A finely-drawn take on the subtleties of casual exploitation’

By Sarah Birch | Saturday 14 December 2024
Glass Houses book cover

Bittersweet and dark – with engaging characters and a layered narrative

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Council defends progress on divestment as campaigners ramp up pressure

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 13 December 2024

‘We’re getting there’ says pensions committee chair Cllr Paul Convery after changing tack on investment strategy this week

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‘Awful lot to do’ to improve complaints-handling, Islington Council admits

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 10 December 2024

Councillors attack ‘surreal’ and ‘farcical’ situation in light of watchdog’s most recent report

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Council halts divestment plan after review throws up legal risks

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 9 December 2024
Islington Town Hall

Town Hall previous said there would be ‘no major legal obstacle’ to divesting from firms linked to human rights abuses

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Council pushing for ‘best emissions controls’ on Edmonton incinerator amid pollution warnings

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 6 December 2024
Rowena Champion

Town Hall stands by local waste authority as 35 campaigners urge government to halt ‘dirtiest form of power’

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Junction by-election: James Potts retains Labour’s seat in close-run race

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 29 November 2024

Writer and games show contestant fills seat vacated by Kaya Comer-Schwartz last month

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Town Hall announces online system for reporting anti-social behaviour – as government brings in ‘respect orders’

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 27 November 2024
Islington Town Hall

The Home Office has unveiled updated powers for police and councils

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Council’s housing failures have thrown up ‘significant risks’, say auditors

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 22 November 2024

Consultancy firm KPMG is leading an inspection at the council following a scathing report into housing service

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‘Shocking’: Parents and teachers protest council plan to close Islington primary school

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 15 November 2024
Highbury Quadrant parents, teachers and children march in protest

Town Hall has earmarked Highbury Quadrant primary school for closure in August 2025

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Islington Council tight-lipped on four-day week after government’s policy shift

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 13 November 2024
Islington Town Hall

Town Hall declines to comment on new power to reduce working days for its employees

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‘They’re magical’: Council hears from community centre staff ahead of potential closures

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 11 November 2024

Town Hall has highlighted challenge of keeping all of its community hubs open

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Housing chief Una O’Halloran named leader of Islington Labour

By islingtoncitizen | Tuesday 5 November 2024

O’Halloran replaces Kaya Comer-Schwartz, who recently quit the council for City Hall

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Junction by-election: Seven candidates vie for seat vacated by former council leader

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 4 November 2024
polling station

The vote for a new councillor in Kaya Comer-Schwartz’s old ward is scheduled for 28 November

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Government budget offers ‘light at end of tunnel’, says acting council leader

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 30 October 2024
Diarmaid Ward

Cllr Diarmaid Ward says Chancellor’s spells hope after decade of cuts to local government

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Four ex-Labour councillors officially launch as Islington Independents

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 30 October 2024

Party has ‘veered away from its roots’ over social and economic justice, group says

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Town Hall signs off plan to boost social care housing amid ‘extreme pressures’

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 29 October 2024
Islington Town Hall

Plans include new properties on defunct Holloway Prison site

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Islington extends homelessness rights for young care leavers

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 25 October 2024

New rules makes unhoused, care-experienced young people legally entitled to emergency housing

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Islington allays concerns over finances after quarter of UK councils warn of impending bailouts

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 24 October 2024

Town Hall not in need of emergency cash but continues to lobby government for more long-term funding

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