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Islington Council Islington Council news, updates and information. Islington is an inner London borough, serving over 206,000 residents.

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Read our social media house rules: https://www.islington.gov.uk/contact-us/social-media-house-rules We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. Our priorities for achieving a more equal Islington are:

- Providing secure, decent, and genuinely affordable housing.
- Investing in local jobs and businesses.
- Working together to create a cleaner, greener, healthier borough.
- Nurturing our children and young people so everyone has the very best start.
- Standing with our communities so they are safe, connected and inclusive

https://www.islington.gov.uk/about-the-council/vision-and-priorities

Get involved with free family arts and crafts this October Half term!Our story-book themed crafts include shadow puppets...
21/10/2026

Get involved with free family arts and crafts this October Half term!

Our story-book themed crafts include shadow puppets, story spoons, clay characters and more!

📅 Tuesday, 27 October 12-3pm
📍 West Library Basement Hall, 107 Bridgeman Road, N1 1BD

For more information contact 07734 777 466 or [email protected]. Find out more at the link in our comments ⬇️

Last week Islington hosted powerful events that challenge discrimination and promote unity for National Hate Crime Aware...
20/10/2026

Last week Islington hosted powerful events that challenge discrimination and promote unity for National Hate Crime Awareness Week.

Talks from our community safety officers, support services and the police highlighted that anyone can be a perpetrator or a victim of a hate crime. Food and games were enjoyed, worldviews were expanded and connections were made. Residents shared emotional examples of how hate crime has affected them personally and were supported by their friends and neighbours.

Residents learnt more about hate crime including how to report it and the support available to victims.

Safety is everybody’s business and everyone should feel safe, respected and welcome in Islington, whoever they are.

🐝🌼 The multi-award-winning Clerkenwell Pollinator Path is helping bring nature back to one of London's most urban neighb...
19/10/2026

🐝🌼 The multi-award-winning Clerkenwell Pollinator Path is helping bring nature back to one of London's most urban neighbourhoods!

Local volunteers have been busy transforming tree pits, tending community growing spaces, collecting seeds, building habitats and creating vital "pollinator pit stops" for bees, butterflies, flies, beetles, and other insects.

Their hard work recently earned the project two honours at the Islington in Bloom Awards 2026. 🏆

Find out how a whole host of residents are helping pollinators thrive and building a stronger community along the way. 💚

🔗 Read the full story via the link in our bio, the first in a series of interviews with key players in the project's success.

After experiencing burnout and redundancy, Marlene worked with Connect to Work to rebuild her confidence, identify the r...
18/10/2026

After experiencing burnout and redundancy, Marlene worked with Connect to Work to rebuild her confidence, identify the right career opportunities and secure a new role that better supports her wellbeing and long-term ambitions.

Talking about Connect to Work, Marlene said: "This programme has genuinely made a difference to my life."

Through personalised support, Marlene was able to reflect on her strengths, explore new opportunities and access support services that helped her move forward with confidence.

Connect to Work supports residents facing barriers to employment by helping them build confidence, gain skills and move closer to achieving their career goals.

Find out more about Connect to Work and other employment support available in Islington 👇

What happens when residents are given the tools, funding and support to improve their own neighbourhood? ☀️ 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾 On Lor...
17/10/2026

What happens when residents are given the tools, funding and support to improve their own neighbourhood? ☀️ 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾

On Loraine Estate, neighbours have come together to launch bingo nights, cooking classes, CPR workshops, arts and crafts sessions, women's Zumba classes and much more, building new friendships and a stronger sense of community. Residents have even created their own website and social media channels to keep everyone connected! These photos show some of their activities, including celebrating the Arsenal Parade as an estate.

Local resident Mustafah said: "I grew up knowing my neighbours, and it's amazing to have that feeling again."

Read how residents are creating a more welcoming, warm Loraine Estate in our latest Islington Life blog.

🔗 Link in bio

Creating a safer Islington takes all of us working together. While you're sleeping, teams are working across Islington t...
16/10/2026

Creating a safer Islington takes all of us working together. While you're sleeping, teams are working across Islington to help keep our borough safe.

Neighbourhood Patrol and Parkguard officers are out patrolling estates, parks and town centres every night.

They respond to reports of anti-social behaviour and noise nuisance, tackle fly-tipping and patrol known hotspots.

More officers patrol on the weekends and during especially busy times there's even more support available in the form of the Night Safety Hub.

The hub offers phone charging, water, flip-flops for tired feet, transport advice and medical support from trained paramedics.

The Hub is funded through our Late Night Levy, which is paid by businesses that sell alcohol late at night.

Safety is everyone's business and it’s a team effort from us, the Metropolitan Police, businesses and you to make Islington a safer place day and night.

What makes you feel safe at night?

Sami's Connect to Work story Connect to Work supports residents facing barriers to employment by helping them build conf...
16/10/2026

Sami's Connect to Work story

Connect to Work supports residents facing barriers to employment by helping them build confidence, gain skills and move closer to achieving their career goals.

After struggling to find a job, Sami joined Connect to Work and received personalised support with job searching, interviews, confidence building and advocating for the support he needed.

The programme also helped him discover a new career goal. Sami is now working towards gaining his CSCS card and hopes to secure a carpentry apprenticeship.

Sami said: "Connect to Work has made a huge impact on my life. I feel more confident in myself and feel more motivated to keep pushing myself."

Click on the link in the comments to find out more about Connect to Work and other employment support in Islington 👇

16/10/2026

It’s official, Newington Green is the coolest neighbourhood in London according to Timeout Magazine - but what do local businesses think? We went there to find out...

Businesses featured in order of appearance:


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What’s your favourite place in Newington Green? Let us know in the comments!

We stand together against hate. Yesterday we joined the Metropolitan Police Service , Hackney Council and Haringey Counc...
16/10/2026

We stand together against hate.

Yesterday we joined the Metropolitan Police Service , Hackney Council and Haringey Council outside Finsbury Park station to say no to hate.

Our community safety team alongside Executive Member for Community Safety Cllr Heather Staff listened to residents concerns about community safety and hate crime and shared information about the work we are doing and how they can get involved.

We're working with the police, community organisations and businesses to help create a safer borough, day and night. Everyone should feel safe, respected and welcome in Islington, whoever they are. Report hate crime to the police online or by calling 101.

If you'd like to raise awareness of hate crime and make a difference in your community email [email protected] to join our growing network of volunteers.

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