Councillor Ben Mackmurdie
Email: Ben.Mackmurdie@islington.gov.uk
Council: Islington
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
86 meetings · Page 1 of 18
Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 23rd June, 2026 7.30 pm, PROVISIONAL
Annual Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee of Islington Council met on 17 March 2026 to discuss the council's efforts in tackling homelessness and to review housing performance. Key discussions included the final report and recommendations from a year-long scrutiny review into homelessness, the quarterly homelessness performance report, and the Quarter 3 Housing Performance Report. Decisions made included noting the draft HRA Asset Management Strategy and the National Plan to End Homelessness, and agreeing to finalise draft recommendations for the homelessness review.
Budget Meeting, Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 26 February 2026 saw the approval of the council's budget for the upcoming year, alongside a proposed amendment to this budget. The meeting also addressed appointments to outside bodies and the Members' Allowances Scheme.
Decisions from Meetings
4 decisions
Contract award for general build repairs and maintenance works 1030542
From: Planning Sub Committee B - Monday, 7th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 07, 2025
...to approve the award of new contracts for general build repairs and maintenance works to Herts Heritage Building and Roofing Ltd, JOS Property Services Ltd, Komfort Services, and Polyteck Building Services Ltd, each for a maximum term of 48 months and an estimated total value of £4,600,000 (excluding VAT).
Recommendations Approved
Stacey Street Somewhere Safe to Stay Hub - extension of contract 1030022
From: Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 12, 2025
...to accept additional funding from the Greater London Authority and extend the contract with Single Homeless Project to continue providing support services at the Stacey Street Somewhere Safe to Stay Hub until March 31, 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Recordable decision - Contract extension for support for rough sleepers
From: Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 12, 2025
...to extend the contract with Via Community Ltd for drug and alcohol support for rough sleepers for 12 months at a value of £378,185.89.
Recommendations Approved
Recordable decision taken by Director of Housing Operations - contract variation for Assessment & Reconnection Team
From: Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 12, 2025
...to extend the contract for the Assessment & Reconnection Team, which supports people with a recent history of rough sleeping, for a 12-month period.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 86
Average per Month: 0.9
Decisions Recorded: 4 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.