Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Five men have been convicted of murder after killing two individuals in Archway, Islington, mistaking them for rival gang members in a targeted attack. Lorik Lupqi, 21 St. John’s Way, N19 (22.09.2003), 29 (03.01.1996) of Caldy Walk,
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington Council warns that proposed equalities guidance is impractical and could lead to discrimination, undermining protections for vulnerable groups. The council’s response to the Equalities and Human Rights Commission’s consultation on revisions to its Code of Practice
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Parents are taking Islington Council to the High Court, alleging manipulation of key data in the controversial decision to shut a local primary school. Islington confirmed intentions to close St Jude and St Paul’s Primary School, along
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A TV actor joined campaigners outside an MP’s surgery in Islington to protest against cuts to disability benefits, highlighting the impact on vulnerable residents. As she joined dozens of demonstrators outside the Town Hall on Saturday to
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington residents criticize a housing association’s plan to add 11 storeys to Holloway Park blocks, fearing social housing needs are being sidelined for profit. According to the proposals, which Peabody revealed last week, two blocks might have
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A notorious hostel in Islington housing hundreds of asylum seekers has been shut down, with residents given just three days’ notice before relocation. More than 200 residents of Clink78 in King’s Cross, some of whom had been
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sadiq Khan may approve plans for 178 homes and a 23-storey student block in Archway, despite Islington Council’s refusal to grant planning permission. Even though Islington Council and local MP Jeremy Corbyn opposed the idea, City Hall
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Sadiq Khan has called in Níall McLaughlin’s rejected student tower plans in Archway, Islington, following local councillors’ refusal of the scheme. The plan, supported by Seven Capital, was rejected by the planning committee of Islington Council
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington Pension Fund to invest 3% in the CIV (Collective Investment Vehicles) Natural Capital Fund, with commitments to markets and private debt investments. According to an update from the investment committee, the £2 billion LGPS fund has
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington MP Jeremy Corbyn criticizes government £5 billion cuts to disability benefits, calling this as a ‘moral outrage’ that targets vulnerable individuals. Disability benefits reform and a welfare system revamp were unveiled by Work and Pensions Secretary
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Raymi Willka Saldana Rojas, 14, musician from Islington, drowned in Amsterdam’s River IJ, raising an outpouring of tributes and condolences from the community. When a teenage music prodigy drowned while on vacation in Amsterdam, his parents claim
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Freedom of Information (FOI) reveals stark racial disparity in mental health treatment in Islington, with Black residents affected by serious mental illness. Nearly 30% of the Islington patients with a diagnosis of Serious Mental Illness (SMI) in
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington Council receives complaints about loud patrons at The Sekforde, sparking fears for the Clerkenwell pub’s future amid resident noise protests. As a result of their complaints, the council reviewed the license and proposed a number of
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Eligible Islington residents on seven Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits will get a £200 cash payment next month via a post office letter claim. Islington Council is handing out free £200 payouts, adding: “The Household
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Praful Nargund, ex-Labour candidate and think tank director, aims to test the UK’s “red lines” on closer EU ties after losing to Jeremy Corbyn in Islington. Nargund is focusing on a new political endeavor now that Labour
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington’s Hornsey Reuse Centre in Holloway opened a new pedestrian zone, enabling residents to drop off household items without needing a car or van. The North London Waste Authority’s “user friendly” facility at the Reuse and Recycle
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in Islington responds to calls for restoring Winter Fuel Payments for all pensioners after eligibility changes. Following last year’s outrage over the eligibility changes for the £300 and £200 payouts,
