Michael O'Sullivan - Councillor for Islington (Finsbury Park)

Councillor Michael O'Sullivan

Labour Party Finsbury Park

Email: mick.o'sullivan@islington.gov.uk

Council: Islington

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Housing Scrutiny Committee Annual Council (Committee Member) Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Pensions Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 7.30 pm

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the draft HRA Asset Management Strategy, the national plan to end homelessness, and the draft recommendations from a 12-month strategic review into homelessness. The committee was also set to receive an update on Housing Operations performance for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year and review its work programme.

February 02, 2026, 7:30 pm
Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee of Islington Council met on 6 January 2026 to discuss a range of housing-related issues. Key topics included an update on the tenancy audits programme, a consultation with families experiencing homelessness, the Q2 housing performance report, and an update on the council's stock condition survey. The committee also reviewed its work programme for the upcoming months.

January 06, 2026
Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of housing-related topics, including a review of the Independent Housing Intensive Support (IHIS) service, the Housing Allocation Scheme, and Tenant Management Organisations (TMOs). The committee also received updates on asbestos management, complaints handling, and progress on the You Said, We Did initiative. The committee agreed to note the work programme for 2025/2026.

December 18, 2025
Pensions Committee Committee Member

Pensions Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Islington Pensions Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss fund performance, the Funding Strategy Statement, and the London CIV. Councillor Paul Convery, Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Pensions Committee, was expected to chair the meeting. The committee was also expected to review its forward work programme and training requirements.

December 08, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

December 04, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

4 decisions

Procurement and contract award for the supply of diesel fuel for Council fleet vehicles 1030424

From: Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 12, 2025

...to award a 24-month contract to Certas Energy Limited for the supply of diesel fuel for the Council's fleet vehicles, pursuant to the Crown Commercial Services Liquid Fuels 3 framework.

Recommendations Approved

Stacey Street Somewhere Safe to Stay Hub - extension of contract 1030022

From: Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 12, 2025

...to accept additional funding from the Greater London Authority and extend the contract with Single Homeless Project to continue providing support services at the Stacey Street Somewhere Safe to Stay Hub until March 31, 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Recordable decision - Contract extension for support for rough sleepers

From: Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 12, 2025

...to extend the contract with Via Community Ltd for drug and alcohol support for rough sleepers for 12 months at a value of £378,185.89.

Recommendations Approved

Recordable decision taken by Director of Housing Operations - contract variation for Assessment & Reconnection Team

From: Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 12, 2025

...to extend the contract for the Assessment & Reconnection Team, which supports people with a recent history of rough sleeping, for a 12-month period.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 45

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 4