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 Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) (Committee Member) (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

40 meetings · Page 3 of 8

Committee Committee Member

Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 2nd September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Islington Council Pensions Committee scheduled a meeting to discuss the performance of the pension fund, review investment strategies, and consider governance matters. The committee was also expected to review the pension fund's risk register and forward work programme, as well as receive updates on the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV).

September 02, 2025
Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee met to discuss tenancy satisfaction, homelessness and housing performance in Islington. Councillors heard that overall tenant satisfaction is above the London median, but that complaints handling and asbestos management require improvement. The committee also began its scrutiny of homelessness in the borough, hearing about the financial challenges, customer journeys, and rough sleeping initiatives.

July 22, 2025
Committee Committee Member

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.

July 10, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Pensions Committee - Monday, 30th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Islington Council Pensions Committee met on 30 June 2025 to discuss pension fund performance, investment strategies, and decarbonisation efforts. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the implications of the government's consultation on the future of local government pension schemes.

June 30, 2025
Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the council's response to rough sleeping and to select a scrutiny topic for the 2025/26 municipal year. The committee agreed that homelessness would be the scrutiny topic for the year, allowing for a wider scope including temporary accommodation, rent capping, and lobbying the government. They also noted the membership, terms of reference, and dates of future meetings.

June 17, 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: 40

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 4