Councillor Joseph Croft

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the Inclusive Economy and Jobs Annual Report 2024-25, and to receive an update on the Cost of Living Crisis Scrutiny Review. The committee will also review its forward plan and work programme.

Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Islington Safeguarding Adults Board annual report, the public health performance report for quarter 1, and the impact of smoking on life expectancy. Councillors also reviewed the committee's work programme for the upcoming year.

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.

Licensing Sub Committee C - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 6.30 pm

In a meeting on 2 December 2025, Islington's Licensing Sub Committee C, chaired by Councillor Valerie Bossman-Quarshie, considered applications for two new premises licences. The application for Fabrica x Café was withdrawn, but the committee approved a new premises licence for Basilico, a pizza takeaway restaurant on 26 Penton Street, permitting late-night refreshment until 2:00 am, subject to several conditions.