Councillor Claire Zammit

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.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 24th February, 2025 7.00 pm

The committee received a presentation from three guest speakers on attendance, reviewed the council's Child Friendly Islington scheme, noted a report on Alternative Provision in the borough, and considered the council's performance in Quarter Two of the 2024-25 financial year. No decisions were made.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 7th January, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee met to discuss persistent absence in schools, receive an executive member report, and review the committee's work programme. The committee heard evidence from Place2Be on persistent absence in secondary schools, received an update on attendance, and were introduced to emotional-based school non-attendance.

Council - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 7.15 pm

At the meeting on 12 December, the council made a number of decisions. The council approved the adoption of a new Council Tax Support Scheme. Councillors voted to note the annual Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report. Councillors noted the political balance of the council, following the results of a by-election and the recent formation of the Independent and Green Group. Councillors voted to adopt an updated constitution, and approved a series of new committee appointments. Finally, councillors discussed and then voted to adopt two motions: one on giving refugees time to resettle, and a second on winter fuel allowance.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 25th November, 2024 7.00 pm

The committee considered a refreshed version of the Joint Protocol on Section 17 Families between Children's Social Care & Homes and Neighbourhoods. The committee also discussed school attendance codes, an update on the council’s school reorganisation programme, and the Children’s Services Quarter 1 2024-25 Performance Report.