Diarmaid Ward - Councillor for Islington (Holloway)

Councillor Diarmaid Ward

Labour Party Holloway

Email: diarmaid.ward@islington.gov.uk

Council: Islington

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Executive Annual Council (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Pensions Committee Planning Committee (Committee Member) Employment and Appointments Committee Planning Sub Committee B (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Planning Sub Committee A (Substitute)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Annual Council Committee Member

Annual Council - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm

May 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 7.30 pm

April 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Budget Meeting, Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on 26 February 2026 saw the approval of the council's budget for the upcoming year, alongside a proposed amendment to this budget. The meeting also addressed appointments to outside bodies and the Members' Allowances Scheme.

February 26, 2026, 7:00 pm
Planning Sub Committee A Substitute

Planning Sub Committee A - Monday, 26 January 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Planning Sub Committee A of Islington Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to discuss two planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for a rooftop extension at the Doubletree by Hilton, 60 Pentonville Road, and approved tree works at 94 Gifford Street.

January 26, 2026, 7:30 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

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.

January 12, 2026, 7:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

85 decisions · Page 15 of 17

Report of the Housing Scrutiny Committee: New Build Homes Scrutiny Review

From: Executive - Thursday, 24th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

...to note the Housing Scrutiny Committee's report and recommendations regarding the New Build Homes Scrutiny Review, with the Executive's response to follow at a later date.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate performance update: Q1 2024/25 (April - June 2024)

From: Executive - Thursday, 24th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

...to review the Q1 2024/25 corporate performance report and a letter from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman on complaints, noting performance issues and discussing further actions.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement strategy and contract award for external legal advice from barristers and solicitors

From: Executive - Thursday, 24th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 24, 2024

...to approve a procurement strategy utilizing the LBLA Barristers and Solicitors Framework Agreements for external legal advice contracts from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026, with a possible one-year extension.

Recommendations Approved

Anti-Social Behaviour Policy

From: Executive - Thursday, 5th September, 2024 7.00 pm - September 05, 2024

...to approve the Anti-Social Behaviour policy for implementation in the delivery of the council's housing services, aiming to provide a clear approach for residents and improve responses to anti-social behaviour.

Recommendations Approved

Quarterly budget monitoring

From: Executive - Thursday, 5th September, 2024 7.00 pm - September 05, 2024

...to approve the recommendations regarding the quarterly budget monitoring, including noting the forecast outturns for the General Fund, Collection Fund, and HRA, agreeing to virements, budget adjustments, and capital reprofiling, and noting progress on budget savings and the capital programme.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 53

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 85