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Europe’s first anti-apartheid museum to open in Islington next year
Former government minister Lord Hain says Centre of Memory and Learning is ‘really important’
Read MoreIslington councillor quizzes Sadiq Khan over fossil fuel advertising on London’s transport network
Caroline Russell AM said mayor has failed to live up to a promise to limit adverts from harmful companies
Read MoreTransport emissions in Islington cut by a quarter since 2018, data reveals
Climate and environment chief hails ‘truly impressive’ progress on air pollution
Read MoreTown Hall buying four ex-council homes per week, report shows
Council is purchasing former Right to Buy homes to provide temporary accommodation
Read MoreNumber of rough sleepers in Islington has doubled since last year, data reveals
Borough has ninth-highest number of 32 boroughs and the City of London
Read MoreCouncil decision over ethical pension fund divestment pushed to December
Pensions committee says equalities impact assessments are behind delay
Read MoreIslington councillors unite to condemn racism and fascism following summer unrest
Cross-party motion blames austerity, right-wingers and social media for the summer’s riots
Read MoreDemand for homelessness support rose by 35 per cent in first half of year, council says
Council expects an overspend of £2.25m in 2024/25 on temporary accommodation
Read MoreIslington councillors pass motion urging government to scrap two-child benefit cap
Politicians vote in favour of abolishing ‘punitive’ national policy
Read MoreGenealogy society’s new Islington home recognised at architecture awards
Society of Genealogists’ headquarters shortlisted for industry accolade
Read MoreCare leavers in Islington granted legal protection against discrimination
Councillors unanimously approve the change and praise care-experienced people for their resilience
Read MoreIslington equalities chief slams Conservatives over ‘voter suppression’ at July’s election
Cllr Sheila Chapman reveals that 192 people were turned away from polling stations after failing to show ID
Read MoreIslington’s school absence rate one of the worst in London, council says
Town Hall updates penalty notices to tackle cases of frequent missed lessons
Read MoreCouncillors alarmed by ‘unbelievable’ school suspension figures
Recent data suggests that more than a third of suspended pupils were Black Caribbean
Read MoreCouncil seeks advice on divestment after Waltham Forest pulls funds from arms trade
Decision to withdraw pension fund from companies linked to human rights abuses was previously delayed
Read MoreIslington Council eyes fresh solution to ‘longstanding’ anti-social behaviour
Town Hall survey reveals half of respondents said police and council had done a ‘bad job’
Read MoreIslington Council says more national funding needed to meet net-zero ambitions
‘We look forward to working with Government to make this happen’, says Cllr Rowena Champion
Read MoreIslington Council blames housing budget shortfall on government rent caps
£1.8bn deficit scatters hopes for vital building upgrades
Read MoreThin Places, Little Angel Theatre – review
The notion of ‘thin places’ unfolds in the emotional turmoil unleashed
Read MoreConcern over council’s retrofitting advice – as environment boss admits grant system ‘not fit for purpose’
Town Hall’s retrofitting handbook goes out to consultation later this year
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