Gulcin Ozdemir - Councillor for Islington (Tufnell Park)

Councillor Gulcin Ozdemir

Labour Party Tufnell Park Chair of the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Email: Gulcin.Ozdemir@islington.gov.uk

Council: Islington

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Housing Scrutiny Committee Annual Council Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee (Chair) (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 7.30 pm

February 05, 2026, 7:30 pm
Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee Chair

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee of Islington Council is scheduled to consider witness evidence from ZCD Architects as part of a scrutiny review. The committee will also receive an update on the Family First Programme and an Executive Member Report.

January 29, 2026, 7:00 pm
Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee Chair

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 15th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to discuss a range of topics, including a review of play spaces, the annual youth services impact report, and a performance report. They will also consider their work programme for the coming months. The meeting will include witness evidence from Make Space for Girls and council officers.

December 15, 2025
Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the Inclusive Economy and Jobs Annual Report 2024-25, and to receive an update on the Cost of Living Crisis Scrutiny Review. The committee will also review its forward plan and work programme.

December 11, 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

Decisions from Meetings

2 decisions

Contract award for deep cleaning services framework agreement - 1029627

From: Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 1st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 01, 2025

...to award a contract for a deep cleaning services framework agreement for up to 48 months, with an estimated spend of £1.4 million, to support Islington residents needing assistance in maintaining safe living environments.

Recommendations Approved

Contract award for estate recycling site enclosures framework agreement 1029703

From: Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 1st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 01, 2025

...to approve the award of a framework agreement for estate recycling site enclosures to Streetspace, Green Roof Shelters, and Storm Environmental for up to three years at a cost of up to £2 million.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 49

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 2