Councillor Paul Convery

Council - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 7.15 pm

Islington Council met on 18 September 2025, and voted to establish a twinning agreement with Azaria, a Palestinian town in East Jerusalem, as a gesture of friendship and solidarity. Councillors also approved updates to the council's constitution and Members' Allowances Scheme, and discussed a quarterly monitoring report.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Islington Council's Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Youth Justice Plan, review the latest performance data, and consider school results. The committee noted the Youth Justice Plan, which aims to protect children from harm and reduce youth crime, and also reviewed the progress and challenges in key performance indicators, including school suspensions and persistent absenteeism. They also agreed to changes to the work programme, including moving the Bright Start update to November 2025 and scheduling witness evidence gathering for January 2026.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Planning Committee met to discuss planning applications for two sites: the Vorley Road Bus Stand and 141-155 Central Street. The committee approved both applications, with conditions. The Vorley Road Bus Stand application was approved despite being a departure from the development plan, while the 141-155 Central Street application was approved despite concerns about affordable housing and viability.

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).

Planning Sub Committee A - Monday, 1st September, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Planning Sub Committee A met to discuss a single item: a planning application for Unit 4, Raymond Way Industrial Estate, seeking permanent permission for commercial kitchens with delivery services, including operation on Sundays and bank holidays. After hearing from council officers, objectors, and the applicant, the committee voted to approve the application, but amended the conditions to remove Sunday and bank holiday operation and to review the Operational Management Plan (OMP) after one year. They also appointed Councillor Shreya Nanda as Vice Chair of the subcommittee.