Old Sessions House licence approved in face of resident opposition
‘Under siege’ residents protest Ennismore’s arrival on Clerkenwell Green
Read MoreNo Brexit impact assessment yet made by Islington Council
Council leader blames “complete lack of clarity” from central government
Read MoreProperty developer’s ‘Dear Neighbour’ introduction letter met with firm opposition from residents
Licence application for former courthouse and Masonic lodge to be decided next week
Read MoreUniversal Credit: Council health chief warns government over ‘one size fits all’ reform
Concerns raised over impact on people with learning disabilities by combined benefit roll-out
Read MoreRelief as residents learn Hamlet Cafe is to become ‘a proper restaurant’
Objections dropped after former owner is barred following allegations of abusive behaviour
Read MoreDecision delayed on controversial Charterhouse Square licence
Residents have criticised plans for live music and films on grounds of former monastery
Read MoreCouncil deputy leader calls on government to alleviate ‘pressure’ on adult social care
Comments come in wake of report detailing crisis conditions
Read MoreTo drink or not to drink: Hamlet Cafe alcohol licence challenged by residents citing ‘abuse’
Residents complain granting of licence would encourage ‘criminal fraternity’
Read MoreCharity clashes with residents over Charterhouse Square events licence
Application for medieval burial ground to be assessed at August committee
Read MoreConcerns raised over electric vehicle charging points ‘cluttering’ Islington’s pavements
‘New charging point has put another obstacle in the way of local blind woman,’ says Cllr Caroline Russell
Read MoreGreen councillor accuses Labour leader of choosing ‘petty party politics’ over leading on fair votes
‘If local councils don’t speak up about their own situation, why should government even think there is a need for change?’
Read MoreIslington Labour rejects Green calls for proportional representation at local elections
Labour gained 61 per cent of the votes in May’s local elections, winning 98 per cent of the seats
Read MoreResidents to have a say on traffic restrictions for new cycle Quietway
Cycling campaigners delivered a 2,000-signature petition to the Town Hall in February
Read MoreTwo council blocks could get uPVC windows despite concerns they will ‘fuse shut’ in fire
Town Hall gives thumb-up to plastic rather than wood as it will not ‘significantly harm’ the look of the buildings
Read MoreThe Hunters, book review: ‘The moral turpitude of colonialism unfolds’
Kat Gordon’s second novel, set in inter-war Kenya, is apposite in today’s political climate
Read MoreThe Art of Campari @ The Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art: ‘you may leave a little thirsty…’
Look beyond the famous ‘Luton Airport’ ad – the Milanese apéritif has a history of advertising with stunning Italian art, as exhibited here
Read MoreThree jailed for stabbing murder of new father
Guilty trio who knifed Nashon Esbrand to death have been jailed for his killing
Read MoreArchway Market now three days with 25 stalls after Islington planning decision
The stalls will be trading every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 8pm
Read MoreKismet, book review: ‘haunted by doubts about the authenticity of her life’
Whether Kismet means destiny or division, Anna is about to test it
Read MoreIslington’s housing chief says ‘buy-for-temp’ scheme will get around government ‘red tape’
Council agrees to buy private homes to provide temporary accommodation
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