Councillor Jason Jackson

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 3rd April, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee met to discuss corporate performance, budget monitoring, and scrutiny review planning. Councillors reviewed performance data, focusing on resident complaints and their handling, and examined the council's financial position, including areas of overspending and underspending. The committee also planned an informal session to discuss recommendations for their scrutiny review.

Employment and Appointments Committee - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 10.00 am

The Employment and Appointments Committee met to consider shortlisting candidates for the position of Director of Education and Achievement. The agenda also included the minutes of previous meetings for review.

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 7.30 pm

The meeting discussed a successful pilot of a new thermal imaging scheme that helps residents identify how to make their homes more energy-efficient, and plans to develop the Council's work with anchor institutions[^2] in the Borough. The Committee heard a presentation from Councillor Sheila Chapman on the work of her Equalities, Communities and Inclusion portfolio, and then a presentation from Council officers on the Council's work with anchor institutions.

Budget Meeting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.15 pm

Islington Council agreed a balanced budget for 2025/26, set the level of council tax, and discussed the provision of public toilets in the borough.

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.