Councillor Caroline Russell

Annual Council - Thursday, 15th May, 2025 7.15 pm

At the Annual Council meeting, Councillor Jason Jackson was elected as Mayor of Islington, becoming the first black man to hold the post. Councillor Rosalyn Ngongoro was appointed as Deputy Mayor, and councillors were assigned to various committees and outside organisations. The council also formally appointed Paul Clarke as Interim Section 151 Officer[^1].

Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 13th May, 2025 7.30 pm

The Environment, Climate Change and Transport Scrutiny Committee met to discuss leisure services in Islington, receiving an update on the Active Together strategy and recent improvements to facilities. The committee also reviewed draft recommendations for greener, cleaner, and more accessible streets, suggesting amendments to the recommendations.

SPECIAL MEETING ON THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY, Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 6.00 pm

The Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee of Islington Council convened a special meeting to address the climate emergency. The agenda for the meeting listed a single discussion item, focusing on the climate emergency. Councillor Tricia Clarke, Chair of Environment, Climate Change & Transport Scrutiny Committee, presided over the proceedings.

Audit and Risk Committee - Monday, 24th March, 2025 7.00 pm

The Audit and Risk Committee convened to discuss the council's financial position, review and approve the draft annual internal audit plan for 2025-26, and set the scope for future deep dives into areas of potential risk. The committee approved the Internal Audit Strategy, the Internal Audit Charter, and the Draft 2025/26 Annual Internal Audit Plan.

Budget Meeting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.15 pm

Islington Council agreed a balanced budget for 2025/26, set the level of council tax, and discussed the provision of public toilets in the borough.