Councillor Caroline Russell

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.

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

The meeting focused on the accessibility and inclusivity of streets in Islington, the use of dockless bikes, and the effectiveness of street cleaning. The committee heard presentations from council officers, the Sight Loss Council, and representatives from Lime Bikes and Forest Bikes. Members discussed the challenges of ensuring accessible streets, the need for better parking solutions for dockless bikes, and how to improve communication and engagement with residents on street cleaning matters.

Audit and Risk Committee - Tuesday, 18th February, 2025 7.30 pm, NEW

The Committee approved the council's statement of accounts for 2023-24, as well as the Pension Fund accounts, and were satisfied with the Auditor's Annual Report and Value for Money conclusions. The Committee noted the decision to end the shared Internal Audit service with Camden, and discussed the future work plan for the Committee.

Audit and Risk Committee - Tuesday, 28th January, 2025 7.00 pm

The Audit and Risk Committee approved Islington’s Council Tax Base for 2025-26, approved changes to polling districts in Caledonian Ward, and noted a range of reports on the council's financial position, including the risks to delivering a balanced budget in 2025-26.