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Executive - Thursday, 30th July, 2026 6.00 pm
July 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm Executive View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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The Executive of Islington Council met on Thursday 30 July 2026, approving a new Corporate Plan for 2026-2030, a Cleaner Islington programme, and a Housing Improvement Plan in response to a critical judgement from the Regulator of Social Housing. The meeting also saw the approval of procurement strategies for short breaks for disabled children and young people, and for insurance policies, alongside the noting of the Treasury Management Outturn report.
Corporate Plan 2026-2030
The Executive approved the Corporate Plan 2026-2030, recommending it to the Council for adoption. This plan outlines the council's ambition for a more equal future
and sets out five key priorities: decent and affordable homes; safe, clean and healthy neighbourhoods; an inclusive Islington economy; a great place to grow up and grow old; and a strong community where everyone belongs. The plan also details how the council will change to deliver these priorities, focusing on its CARE values (collaborate, ambitious, resourceful, empower), working with residents and partners, and utilising data and technology. Supporting documents include the Communications and Engagement Strategy and the Workforce Strategy. Councillor Una O'Halloran, Leader of the Council, highlighted that the plan operationalises the manifesto on which the majority party was elected, with a strong emphasis on core public services and resident safety. Councillor Rowena Champion, Executive Member for Climate, Environment & Transport, noted the plan's focus on a more equal Islington and partnership work.
Cleaner Islington Programme
The Executive approved the Cleaner Islington vision and associated programme, aiming to create cleaner, safer, healthier, sustainable, and more liveable neighbourhoods. This programme integrates existing services under a single framework with shared objectives, focusing on prevention, behaviour change, collaboration, and shared responsibility. It will be underpinned by education, empowerment, and enforcement. Councillor Heather Staff, Executive Member for Community Safety and Neighbourhoods, emphasised the programme's ambitious nature and focus on behavioural change, while Councillor Rowena Champion highlighted the integrated, joined-up approach and the importance of resident involvement. The Lowest Waste Borough Delivery Plan was also approved as part of this programme.
Housing Improvement Programme
In response to a C3 regulatory judgement from the Regulator of Social Housing, the Executive approved the Housing Improvement Plan. Councillor Jason Jackson, Executive Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods, stated that the plan addresses urgent needs identified by the regulator, with ambitious targets for improving stock conditions, tenancy audits, and overall service delivery. The plan includes noting the establishment of a Housing Improvement Board with an independent chair, and wider improvement actions to benefit tenants and leaseholders. The Board will report regularly to the Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee. The report detailed significant investment planned for housing stock, including £2.426 billion over 30 years, with £485 million in the next five years, and a £58 million buyback programme.
Procurement Strategy for Short Breaks
The Executive approved the joint procurement strategy with Camden Council for Short Breaks for disabled children and young people. This strategy will operate under a flexible framework for 96 months, with an estimated total value of £13.6 million for Islington Council. Authority was delegated to the Corporate Director of Children's Services to manage the framework. Councillor Sheila Chapman, Executive Member for Children, Young People & Families, described the initiative as a really good thing worth doing,
benefiting young people and families.
Treasury Management Outturn
The Executive noted the Treasury Management Outturn report for the year ending 31 March 2026. Councillor Paul Convery, Executive Member for Finance, explained that the report details the council's borrowing, lending, and cash flow management, highlighting a healthy financial position with better-than-expected returns on invested funds, contributing to a £8.5 million surplus on the General Fund.
Procurement Strategy for Insurance Policies
The Executive approved the strategy for procuring property, casualty (liability), and terrorism insurance policies jointly with the Insurance London Consortium (ILC). The estimated value of the contracts over five years is £10 million. Authority to award the contracts was delegated to the Corporate Director of Resources, following consultation with the Executive Member for Finance. Councillor Paul Convery noted this as a fairly routine proposal
to retender services as the current contract ends.
Executive Appointments
The Executive agreed to appoint Tim Partington, Assistant Director of Finance, as a Director of Islington Ltd (iCo).
Response to Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee Review of Community Centres
The Executive welcomed and accepted the findings of the Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee's review of community centres. They agreed to the Executive's responses to the committee's recommendations, which will be used to shape the ongoing community spaces review. Councillor Saiqa Pandor, Executive Member for Communities & Partnerships, thanked the committee for their timely report, recognising community centres as vital neighbourhood spaces.
Response to the Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee Review of Household Recycling and Waste Reduction
The Executive agreed to the Executive Member's responses to the recommendations from the Scrutiny Committee's review. These responses have been incorporated into the Joint Waste Strategy Delivery Plan. Councillor Rowena Champion, Executive Member for Climate, Environment & Transport, highlighted the plan's focus on estates, mobile recycling, and reuse, while Councillor Ruth Hayes raised concerns about concrete measures to reach the 2030 recycling target and proposed a trial of fortnightly residual waste collection, which Councillor Champion agreed to discuss further.
North London Housing Partnership External Grant Award
The Executive agreed to continue grant funding service providers through the North London Housing Partnership until March 2027, accepting GLA funding for a Multi-Disciplinary Hub (£1,323,256) and a Specialist Immigration Service (£659,136). Councillor Jason Jackson described this as even more good news
and an amazing partnership
for tackling homelessness. The Council anticipates a three-year funding settlement to review and maximise outcomes.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Corporate Plan - 1032653
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive decided to approve the Corporate Plan 2026-2030 and recommend it to Council for adoption, and to approve the Table of Commitments on 30/07/2026. They also noted the Communications and Engagement Strategy and the Workforce Strategy as appendices. The plan includes commitments to deliver decent and affordable homes, safe neighbourhoods, an inclusive economy, a good place to grow up and grow old, and a strong community.
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Housing Improvement Programme - I033320
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive approved the Housing Improvement Plan on 30/07/2026. The plan supports the response to the Regulator for Social Housing judgement and notes the establishment of a Housing Improvement Board with an independent chair. The plan also notes wider improvement actions and the Board's responsibility to report progress to the Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee.
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Cleaner Islington Programme - 1031698
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive decided to approve the Cleaner Islington vision and programme, and the Lowest Waste Borough Delivery Plan. The decision was made on 30/07/2026. The programme will involve education, empowerment, and enforcement principles, alongside a communications campaign and the development of reporting dashboards.
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Procurement strategy for insurance policies (casualty, property and terrorism) - 1033237
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive decided to approve the procurement strategy for insurance policies. This decision was made on 30/07/2026. The strategy includes approving continued collaboration with the Insurance London Consortium (ILC) to run an open market tender for up to five years, with an estimated value of £10.0m. Authority to award the contract(s) is delegated to the Corporate Director of Resources, following consultation with the Executive Member for Finance.
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The North London Housing Partnership external grant award - 1032986
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive decided to approve recommendations for the North London Housing Partnership external grant award on 30/07/2026. The council will continue grant funding service providers in the North London sub-region until 31st March 2027, accepting GLA funding for the Multi-Disciplinary Hub and Specialist Immigration Service. The council expects to receive a three-year funding settlement to review services delivered through the partnership.
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Executive Appointments July 2026
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive decided to approve recommendations on 30/07/2026. Tim Partington was appointed as a Director of Islington Ltd.
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Procurement strategy for Short Breaks - I032734
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive approved the joint procurement strategy with Camden Council for Short Breaks for disabled children and young people on 30/07/2026. The strategy involves a flexible framework for 96 months with an estimated value of £13,600,000. Authority is delegated to the Corporate Director of Children's Services for framework commencement and reopening, with call-off contracts managed by relevant service leads.
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Treasury Management Outturn - 1033284
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive decided to approve the Treasury Management Outturn Report for 2025/26 on 30/07/2026. The report noted that treasury management activities were conducted in accordance with approved limits and prudential indicators. The council achieved an overachievement in interest income received, earning £5.0m against a £1.75m budget.
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Response to Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Review of Community Centres in Islington
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive approved recommendations from the Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee on 30/07/2026. The council will welcome and accept the findings, agree to the executive responses to the recommendations, and ensure officers report back on progress.
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Response to the report of the Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Household Recycling and Waste Reduction
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive decided to approve recommendations regarding household recycling and waste reduction on 30/07/2026. These recommendations will be incorporated into the Joint Waste Strategy Delivery Plan. The council will continue to improve recycling communications, develop targeted information for communities, strengthen food waste awareness, enhance recycling capacity on estates, improve data collection, explore mobile recycling provision, assess a physical reuse and repair hub, refresh the Recycling Champions programme, produce a borough-specific plan, increase the availability of recycling bags, and review service capacity and resources.
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