Decision 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
Read MoreRevealed: Third of Islington’s ward partnerships failed to hold annual public meetings – in violation of constitution
Barnsbury ward partnership held no public meetings for five years
Read MoreFoodbank use in Islington rises 20 per cent as council blames welfare reforms
The Trussell Trust numbers are up for both adults and children
Read MoreIslington Council ‘sorry’ for failing to help homeless woman’s daughter – who is now missing
An recent investigation found the council ‘at fault’ in its handling of the case
Read MoreFinsbury Park residents announce move to give community a voice on planning
Group to apply for Neighbourhood Forum status to give locals a say on the area’s development
Read MoreIslington Council refuses to provide details of ‘fundamental’ change to anti-crime services
Richard Watts has announced an overhaul of early intervention and prevention
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