Fin Craig - Councillor for Islington (Arsenal)

Councillor Fin Craig

Labour Party Arsenal Chief Whip, Labour Group

Email: fin.craig@islington.gov.uk

Council: Islington

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Annual Council Children's Services Scrutiny Committee Planning Committee (Committee Member) Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee (Substitute) Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Planning Sub Committee A (Committee Member) Health and Care Scrutiny Committee Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee Planning Sub Committee B Council (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Planning Sub Committee A Committee Member

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

The Planning Sub Committee A of Islington Council is scheduled to consider two planning applications at its upcoming meeting. These applications relate to a hotel development on Pentonville Road and a proposed development on 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
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Planning Committee met to discuss a hybrid planning application for the New Barnsbury Estate, which includes both detailed and outline elements for up to 1,161 homes, a nursery, a community centre, commercial space, and extensive landscaping; the committee heard objections from residents and the Islington Society, but ultimately voted to approve the scheme due to overwhelming support from residents.

December 09, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Council meeting of 4 December 2025 included discussion of the council tax support scheme, a review of the constitution, and a new gambling policy. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss support for children, local government funding, and renter's rights. In addition to these items, the council was expected to discuss questions raised by members of the public and the youth council.

December 04, 2025
Council Committee Member

Freedom of the Borough, Council - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 7.00 pm

In a special meeting, Islington Council awarded David John Dade the Freedom of the Borough in recognition of his extensive voluntary work with the Islington Poppy Appeal. Councillors praised Dade's dedication to veterans and the community, highlighting his fundraising efforts and support for those in need. The motion was moved by Councillor Una O'Halloran, Leader of the Council, seconded by Councillor Santiago Bell-Bradford (Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Culture & Jobs), and passed unanimously.

December 04, 2025

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 36

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 0