Councillor Hannah McHugh

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 24th February, 2025 7.00 pm

The committee received a presentation from three guest speakers on attendance, reviewed the council's Child Friendly Islington scheme, noted a report on Alternative Provision in the borough, and considered the council's performance in Quarter Two of the 2024-25 financial year. No decisions were made.

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 6th February, 2025 7.30 pm

The Homes and Community Screening Committee received presentations from three different organisations about rough sleeping services, community asset management and repairs. The committee agreed that Islington should continue with its current practice of working with other organisations to support women experiencing rough sleeping, and asked for a detailed breakdown of repeat repair callouts.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 7th January, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee met to discuss persistent absence in schools, receive an executive member report, and review the committee's work programme. The committee heard evidence from Place2Be on persistent absence in secondary schools, received an update on attendance, and were introduced to emotional-based school non-attendance.

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 6th January, 2025 7.30 pm

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee met to discuss housing performance, community centres, and future work plans. The committee reviewed the latest quarterly housing performance report, heard about an innovative model for community centres from a guest speaker, and discussed plans for upcoming meetings.

Council - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 7.15 pm

At the meeting on 12 December, the council made a number of decisions. The council approved the adoption of a new Council Tax Support Scheme. Councillors voted to note the annual Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report. Councillors noted the political balance of the council, following the results of a by-election and the recent formation of the Independent and Green Group. Councillors voted to adopt an updated constitution, and approved a series of new committee appointments. Finally, councillors discussed and then voted to adopt two motions: one on giving refugees time to resettle, and a second on winter fuel allowance.