Councillor Benali Hamdache

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 7.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Islington Council met on 05 February 2026 to discuss a range of topics, including the council's financial performance, budget proposals, corporate performance, and complaints handling. The committee also reviewed the forward plan of key decisions and ongoing scrutiny reviews.

Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 7.30 pm

The Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Quarter 2 Adult Social Care Performance Report, the Executive Member for Health and Care's Annual Report, and the Work Programme for the remainder of the year. Key discussions included the ongoing efforts to improve healthy life expectancy, particularly focusing on hypertension, and the performance of adult social care services.

Planning Committee - Monday, 12th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Islington Council met on 12 January 2026 to consider two significant planning applications. The meeting's agenda included discussions on a new energy centre at The Whittington Hospital and a variation to a planning condition for a roof terrace at 1 Torrens Street.

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee met on 11 December 2025 to discuss the Inclusive Economy and Jobs Annual Report 2024-25 and a 12-month update on the Cost of Living Crisis Scrutiny Review. The meeting focused on the council's efforts to support residents into employment, foster economic growth, and alleviate the impacts of the cost of living crisis.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Planning Committee met to discuss a hybrid planning application for the New Barnsbury Estate, which includes both detailed and outline elements for up to 1,161 homes, a nursery, a community centre, commercial space, and extensive landscaping; the committee heard objections from residents and the Islington Society, but ultimately voted to approve the scheme due to overwhelming support from residents.