Councillor Flora Williamson
Email: flora.williamson@islington.gov.uk
Council: Islington
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
56 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Annual Council - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm
Employment and Appointments Committee - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 9.00 am
The Employment and Appointments Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday 19 March 2026. The primary focus of the meeting will be the appointment of a Corporate Director of Resources.
Pensions Committee - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Pensions Committee of Islington Council met on Monday 16 March 2026 to review the performance of the Pension Fund, discuss updates to the investment strategy, and consider the results of the draft Funding Strategy Statement consultation. The committee also received information on upcoming changes to LGPS governance and pooling regulations.
Employment and Appointments Committee - Monday, 9th March, 2026 4.00 pm
The Employment and Appointments Committee of Islington Council met on 9 March 2026 and approved the shortlist of candidates for the post of Corporate Director of Resources. The meeting also confirmed the minutes from previous meetings.
Decisions from Meetings
143 decisions · Page 15 of 29
Local Initiatives Fund
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025
...that the Local Initiatives Fund 2025/26 will be delivered using the same framework as in 2024/25, with a maximum of £1,000 underspend per ward carried forward, and continued delegation of authority to the relevant Director to agree changes to previously awarded funding, following consultation with the Executive Member for Equalities Communities and Inclusion, while also noting the funding decisions and declarations of interest related to the 2024/25 fund.
Recommendations Approved
Discretionary Rate Relief 2023-2026
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025
...to note that all Discretionary Rate Relief foregone income was committed until March 31, 2026, including awards to six organizations from round 3, and to agree to a review of the scheme to explore further support for not-for-profit organizations from April 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Delivery strategy for the New Homes Programme, including the procurement strategy for new build and major construction contracts - I029366
From: Executive - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025
...to approve a delivery strategy for the New Homes Programme, including a procurement strategy for new build and major construction contracts, to maximize the delivery of affordable homes and address the local housing crisis.
Recommendations Approved
Purchase of circa 193 Ex Right to Buy properties with MHCLG, GLA and Right to Buy Receipts Funding
From: Executive - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025
...to purchase approximately 193 former Right to Buy properties using a combination of Housing Revenue Account borrowing, funding from the GLA and MHCLG, and Right to Buy receipts, in order to provide temporary accommodation for homeless households with a local connection to Islington.
Recommendations Approved
DWP/Central London Forward Connect to Work employment programme - I029935
From: Executive - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025
...to directly deliver the Connect to Work programme, accept £3,661,468 in grant funding from the Department for Work and Pensions via Central London Forward, and delegate contract execution to the Corporate Director of Community Wealth Building in consultation with the Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Culture & Jobs.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 143