Michelline Safi-Ngongo - Councillor for Islington (Hillrise)

Councillor Michelline Safi-Ngongo

Labour Party Hillrise Executive Member for Children, Young People & Families

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

55 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Annual Council Committee Member

Annual Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.00 pm

May 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Executive Committee Member

Executive - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 5.00 pm

March 25, 2026, 5:00 pm
Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 1.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to consider a range of important reports, including the Islington Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report and an update on the Healthy Weight programme. The board will also review the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy Outcomes Framework and discuss findings from a Local Government Association review.

March 17, 2026, 1:00 pm
Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee Observer

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee meeting on 5 March 2026 reviewed the council's performance in supporting young people's post-16 progression and examined school results. Key discussions included strategies to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET), and an in-depth analysis of school performance across various key stages, including absence and exclusion rates.

March 05, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Budget Meeting, Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on 26 February 2026 saw the approval of the council's budget for the upcoming year, alongside a proposed amendment to this budget. The meeting also addressed appointments to outside bodies and the Members' Allowances Scheme.

February 26, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

143 decisions · Page 15 of 29

Local Initiatives Fund

From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025

...that the Local Initiatives Fund 2025/26 will be delivered using the same framework as in 2024/25, with a maximum of £1,000 underspend per ward carried forward, and continued delegation of authority to the relevant Director to agree changes to previously awarded funding, following consultation with the Executive Member for Equalities Communities and Inclusion, while also noting the funding decisions and declarations of interest related to the 2024/25 fund.

Recommendations Approved

Discretionary Rate Relief 2023-2026

From: Executive - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025

...to note that all Discretionary Rate Relief foregone income was committed until March 31, 2026, including awards to six organizations from round 3, and to agree to a review of the scheme to explore further support for not-for-profit organizations from April 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Delivery strategy for the New Homes Programme, including the procurement strategy for new build and major construction contracts - I029366

From: Executive - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025

...to approve a delivery strategy for the New Homes Programme, including a procurement strategy for new build and major construction contracts, to maximize the delivery of affordable homes and address the local housing crisis.

Recommendations Approved

Purchase of circa 193 Ex Right to Buy properties with MHCLG, GLA and Right to Buy Receipts Funding

From: Executive - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025

...to purchase approximately 193 former Right to Buy properties using a combination of Housing Revenue Account borrowing, funding from the GLA and MHCLG, and Right to Buy receipts, in order to provide temporary accommodation for homeless households with a local connection to Islington.

Recommendations Approved

DWP/Central London Forward Connect to Work employment programme - I029935

From: Executive - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 27, 2025

...to directly deliver the Connect to Work programme, accept £3,661,468 in grant funding from the Department for Work and Pensions via Central London Forward, and delegate contract execution to the Corporate Director of Community Wealth Building in consultation with the Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Culture & Jobs.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 55

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 143