Islington warns of ‘unsustainable’ housing strategy as two in three councils fear ‘collapse’
Southwark Council report, sponsored by Town Hall, calls on government to fix ‘broken’ budget model
Read MoreFirebird, King’s Head Theatre, stage review: ‘A middle-of-the-road tale’
This adaptation of the real-life Cold War classic, like the film before it, is lacking in personality
Read MoreBreaking Lines, Estorick Collection, exhibition review: ‘Blurring literature and painting’
This double bill brings together two groups of artists to remind us of the ‘commonalities that run through apparently distant cultural movements’
Read More‘Horrendous’: Council slams Thames Water over leaks, burst pipes and spiralling costs
Company apologises as Town Hall leader Una O’Halloran castigates it for recent failures at special scrutiny meeting
Read MoreLooking for Giants, King’s Head Theatre, stage review: ‘Static portrait of a masochistic personality’
Actor Abby McCann carries a script ‘lacking in narrative development’
Read MoreIslington’s finance chief to quit executive in May and leave council next year
Cllr Diarmaid Ward says after ‘nine brilliant years’ it is time to hand over reins and look for ‘next opportunity’
Read More‘Right to Buy should be abolished,’ says Islington’s finance chief
Cllr Diarmaid Ward lays out stark difficulties facing local government in wide-ranging interview, as council publishes latest budget plans
Read MoreIslington’s finance chief says budget will protect frontline services amid tax hikes and cutbacks
Council tax set to rise by 4.99 per cent in borough while Town Hall mulls close to £44 million in cuts
Read MoreThese Heavy Black Bones, Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell, book review: ‘Gut-wrenching account of a person with a mixed ethnic background in a very white sport’
This insight into the world of swimming offers an ‘original angle on ethnicity, excellence and learning to see oneself anew’
Read MoreYou Are Here, David Nicholls – book review: ‘touches a chord with its portrayal of the tiny failures of social interaction’
A touching story of how Marnie and Michael edge slowly towards each other over hills, fells and much mud
Read MoreCyrano, theatre review, Park Theatre: ‘lashings of postmodernist reflexivity and intertextuality, along with the odd song and dance routine’
The play deconstructs the classic tale of Cyrano de Bergerac into a queer romcom
Read MoreIslington to keep council tax exemptions and discounts for low income residents
Cllr Gulcin Ozdemir said it was a ‘crucial part of the safety net we have to support our residents’
Read MoreGlass Houses, Francesca Reece – book review: ‘A finely-drawn take on the subtleties of casual exploitation’
Bittersweet and dark – with engaging characters and a layered narrative
Read MoreCouncil defends progress on divestment as campaigners ramp up pressure
‘We’re getting there’ says pensions committee chair Cllr Paul Convery after changing tack on investment strategy this week
Read More‘Awful lot to do’ to improve complaints-handling, Islington Council admits
Councillors attack ‘surreal’ and ‘farcical’ situation in light of watchdog’s most recent report
Read MoreCouncil halts divestment plan after review throws up legal risks
Town Hall previous said there would be ‘no major legal obstacle’ to divesting from firms linked to human rights abuses
Read MoreCouncil pushing for ‘best emissions controls’ on Edmonton incinerator amid pollution warnings
Town Hall stands by local waste authority as 35 campaigners urge government to halt ‘dirtiest form of power’
Read MoreIslington at Christmas: Theatre, music and a Victorian walking tour are among this year’s festive highlights
Venues are laying on a variety of cultural treats over the winter holidays
Read MoreJunction by-election: James Potts retains Labour’s seat in close-run race
Writer and games show contestant fills seat vacated by Kaya Comer-Schwartz last month
Read MoreTown Hall announces online system for reporting anti-social behaviour – as government brings in ‘respect orders’
The Home Office has unveiled updated powers for police and councils
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