Councillor Benali Hamdache

Planning Sub Committee B - Tuesday, 18th June, 2024 7.30 pm

The Planning Sub Committee B of Islington Council met on 18 June 2024 and approved two planning applications: one for 33-37 Corsica Street and another for 48 Great Sutton Street.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 4th June, 2024 7.30 pm

The Islington Council Planning Committee on 4 June 2024 agreed to refuse planning permission for the redevelopment of 69-85 Edward Rudolph House, Margery Street. The committee also agreed the membership of its two sub-committees.

Annual Council - Thursday, 16th May, 2024 7.30 pm

Councillor Anjna Khurana was elected as Mayor of Islington for 2024/25, with Councillor Jason Jackson as her deputy. Outgoing Mayor, Councillor Gary Heather, was thanked for his service to the borough. Councillor Kaya Comer-Schwartz announced a refreshed Executive, with new responsibilities and some changes in personnel. The Council also approved a number of constitutional amendments relating to the operation of scrutiny, changes to the Members’ Allowances Scheme and procurement rules, and the membership and terms of reference for the Council’s committees.

Policy and Performance Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th May, 2024 7.30 pm

The Committee agreed the final report of its review into the multi-agency response to complex anti-social behaviour and submitted it to the Executive. The committee also noted the council's Quarter 3 performance report.

Planning Sub Committee A - Thursday, 25th April, 2024 7.30 pm

The Planning Subcommittee unanimously resolved to grant planning permission subject to conditions for the change of use of Unit ST-2 at 21 Parkfield Street from Use Class E to Use Class E and/or Class B8 to allow for the operation of a dark supermarket, for the storage and distribution of grocery goods, with associated parking. The committee added further conditions to the officer's recommendation in order to ensure greater management of the site's operation and its impact on the amenity of nearby residents. These included the submission of details of the welfare facilities provided for staff and the provision of a designated point of contact for residents to raise any concerns with the management of the unit before the commencement of its operation. After one year of operation the applicant will also be required to submit a new delivery and servicing plan, operational management plan and transport statement including real trip data.