Islington Council’s emergency housing budget rises to £15m for 2025/26, with officials citing strong outcomes and renewed focus on homelessness prevention.
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A renowned Paris bakery is set to open its first London location in Covent Garden, Islington, bringing its signature pastries and Parisian flair to the city The love child of pals Giovanni and Baptiste, “Copains” (French for
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington Council faces backlash over a new 10mph speed limit on a main road, with drivers calling it “ridiculous” and cyclists saying it’s unworkable. Even bikes have exceeded a temporary 10 mph speed limit in a busy
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MP Emily Thornberry has warned that “moving to Islington is impossible for an ordinary person,” highlighting London’s deepening housing affordability crisis. In areas like Islington, where 17,000 people are on the waiting list for social housing, ordinary
Islington backlash over Amnesty proposal
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington’s Union Chapel archive is inspiring a new generation through its ‘Sunday School Stories’ project, preserving community history and creativity. With its 200-year archive, Union Chapel, one of London‘s most treasured heritage, live music, and arts venues,
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Three teenage girls from Islington have been detained after admitting manslaughter in a filmed street attack that led to the death of a 75-year-old Fredi Rivero. On February 27, the girls, who were 14, 16, and 17
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington Council has condemned a “despicable and cowardly attack” after a fire broke out at a central London hotel housing asylum seekers. According to the Metropolitan Police, the fire happened in the property’s grounds in Dingley Road,
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Florez-Ortiz, 38-years-old, from Islington was part of a gang that stole over £2m of jewellery, targeting Hatton Garden, King’s Cross, and Portobello Road. The victim was working in Brighton on January 18 of last year, flogging expensive
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An Islington charity protecting an “architectural treasure” has appointed a new chair, ending Philip Walker’s remarkable 22-year leadership. Union Chapel’s board of trustees will be led by Ken Beech, who will make sure the civic charity and