Councillor Jason Jackson

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 7.30 pm

The meeting heard presentations on progressive procurement, an update from the Executive Member for Equalities, Communities and Inclusion, the Corporate Performance for quarter one 2024-25, and the Annual Workforce report. The committee also heard the Chair's report, and there were no public questions.

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 14th October, 2024 7.30 pm

The Committee agreed to note the progress made on the Housing Ombudsman Action Plan Update - October Housing Scrutiny Update and the Homelessness prevention and rough sleeping strategy 2024, and to note the updates provided on the broadband rollout, the Voids programme and the Joint protocol on Section 17 families between Childrens' Social Care & Homes and Neighbourhoods. No decisions were taken on these topics.

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 26th September, 2024 7.30 pm

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee agreed to a scrutiny review of community centres in the borough, discussed an update to the Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy, received an update about the Islington Care Leavers and Housing Protocol, and reviewed progress on a range of performance targets for the first quarter of 2024/25.

Council - Thursday, 19th September, 2024 7.15 pm

The meeting included announcements from the Mayor and the Leader of the Council. It then moved on to consider a petition calling for the Council to divest funds from institutions engaged in illegal occupations and crimes against humanity. The Council then approved seven motions that had been submitted by Councillors. It also approved a number of reports, including a report on the Council’s budget, and made a number of appointments.

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 12th September, 2024 7.30 pm

The committee heard an update on the council's Progressive Procurement Strategy and the implications of the new Procurement Act 2023. The committee also reviewed the first quarter budget monitoring report, noting a projected overspend of £648,000 and heard an update on the council's Medium Term Financial Strategy. There was discussion about scrutinising Thames Water in a future joint meeting with the Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Scrutiny Committee.