Councillor Hannah McHugh

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.

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.

Freedom of the Borough, Council - Friday, 21st November, 2025 3.00 pm

Islington Council held a special meeting to award the Freedom of the Borough to Arsenal Women's Football Club in recognition of their UEFA Women's Champions League win in 2024-25. The motion was proposed, seconded, and then supported by several councillors, before being passed unanimously. Representatives from Arsenal Women's Football Club attended the meeting to accept the award.

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee met to discuss homelessness, temporary accommodation standards, and housing complaints. The committee reviewed evidence for the Scrutiny Review on Homelessness 2025-26, including a report on challenges finding face-to-face help with homelessness applications and a London School of Economics (LSE) report on temporary accommodation. Members also discussed surveying standards in council-owned temporary accommodation, the annual housing complaints report, and a quarterly review of housing performance.

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss supporting Islington's residents to financial resilience, and to review the forward plan of key decisions. The committee was also expected to receive verbal updates from committee chairs, and to review their work plan and action sheet.