Councillor Janet Burgess MBE

Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 7.15 pm

At a meeting of Islington Council, councillors discussed a range of issues including the impact of government cuts, the importance of social value in procurement, and support for private renters. Councillors voted to support motions on embedding social value and compliance in procurement, supporting private renters, and recognising the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the local campaign to save the Upper Street Post Office. An original motion opposing cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was amended and then carried.

Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee met to discuss adult social care, public health, and the work programme for the coming year. The committee agreed the final report on adult social care accommodation from the previous year, and approved the scrutiny initiation document for the coming year, which will focus on life expectancy in the borough. Members also heard from Healthwatch Islington about their annual report and work programme, and discussed the latest performance report from adult social care.

Employment and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 9.00 am

The Employment and Appointments Committee met to confirm a shortlist of candidates and appoint a Director of Planning and Development. The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes from their previous meeting.

Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 12th June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several reports and updates, including the Moorfields Eye Hospital annual performance, and the public health performance report for quarter three. The committee also agreed to focus its annual scrutiny review on healthy life expectancy, incorporating smoking action, healthy weight initiatives, drug and alcohol programmes, and active travel.

Audit and Risk Committee - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Audit and Risk Committee met to discuss the council's financial performance, audit plans, recycling strategies, use of investigatory powers, governance, and cybersecurity. The committee approved the draft 2024/25 Annual Governance Statement (AGS) and authorised the Corporate Director of Resources to make final amendments before publication.