Councillor Fin Craig
Email: fin.craig@islington.gov.uk
Council: Islington
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Planning Committee - Monday, 2nd June, 2025 7.30 pm
The Islington Council Planning Committee met to discuss and approve a planning application for the Bemerton Estate South, involving the demolition of garages and construction of new dwellings and community space. The committee approved the application with amendments to ensure flexibility in the provision of affordable housing and to include resident engagement in the design of play spaces and landscaping.
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].
Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 7.00 pm
The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee met to discuss special guardianship, school results, attendance, and the progress of a review into making children visible. The committee noted the special guardianship update and the report on making children visible, and agreed to an additional meeting to discuss recommendations for the scrutiny review. The committee also noted the school results and attendance update, while raising concerns about performance compared to other inner London boroughs and requesting more granular data in future reports.
Planning Committee - Monday, 3rd March, 2025 7.30 pm
The Planning Committee approved the application to redevelop 48 Chiswell Street. As part of their decision the Committee amended Condition 27 of the planning decision to ensure that part of the development's roof could not be used as a terrace. They also secured a commitment from the applicant to meet them halfway
and increase their contribution to the Council's Affordable Workspace scheme from £2,875,000 to £2,937,500.
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.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 0