Councillor Caroline Russell

Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the Active Travel Programme, presentations from dockless bike companies, and household recycling rates, as well as review the committee's work plan for the coming year. Representatives from Islington Fixers, Archway Upcycle, and ReLondon were expected to provide witness evidence regarding reuse and repair. The meeting was scheduled to take place at the Town Hall on Upper Street.

Freedom of the Borough, Council - Friday, 21st November, 2025 3.00 pm

Islington Council held a special meeting to award the Freedom of the Borough to Arsenal Women's Football Club in recognition of their UEFA Women's Champions League win in 2024-25. The motion was proposed, seconded, and then supported by several councillors, before being passed unanimously. Representatives from Arsenal Women's Football Club attended the meeting to accept the award.

Audit and Risk Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Audit and Risk Committee was scheduled to meet on 17 November 2025, to discuss the interim auditor's annual report, the risk of falling school rolls, and a review of polling districts in Mildmay ward[^2]. The committee was also scheduled to review the council's principal risks.

Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Environment, Climate Change and Transport Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the findings of the Scrutiny Review on Waste Reduction and Household Recycling, hearing evidence on recycling data and performance, service structure and resourcing, and collection services and methods including food waste. The committee also discussed the 2025-6 Committee Work Plan, agreeing to highlight that Lyman Forest Bike will be attending the next committee.

Audit and Risk Committee - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Islington Audit and Risk Committee met to discuss the council's finances, risk management, and audit reports. The committee approved the draft external value for money risk assessment report, and members noted the internal audit annual report, the new risk management framework and strategy, the treasury management outturn report, and the annual fraud report. The bi-annual whistleblowing monitoring report was also discussed, but the details were kept confidential.