Councillor Phil Graham

Annual Council - Thursday, 15th May, 2025 7.15 pm

At the Annual Council meeting, Councillor Jason Jackson was elected as Mayor of Islington, becoming the first black man to hold the post. Councillor Rosalyn Ngongoro was appointed as Deputy Mayor, and councillors were assigned to various committees and outside organisations. The council also formally appointed Paul Clarke as Interim Section 151 Officer[^1].

Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 13th May, 2025 7.30 pm

The Environment, Climate Change and Transport Scrutiny Committee met to discuss leisure services in Islington, receiving an update on the Active Together strategy and recent improvements to facilities. The committee also reviewed draft recommendations for greener, cleaner, and more accessible streets, suggesting amendments to the recommendations.

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

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the final report and recommendations for Islington Community Centres, receive an update from the Homes and Estates Safety Board, review the Housing Performance Annual Report, and hear the Executive Member's annual report on Islington libraries. The committee also discussed the draft work programme for 2025/26 and potential scrutiny topics.

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 7th April, 2025 7.30 pm

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee met to discuss property licensing, review the third quarter housing performance, consider draft recommendations for community centres, and review the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) annual report. The committee noted the actions taken to publicise the property licensing consultation and considered the property licensing proposals. The committee also reviewed and noted the draft recommendations for community centres and the VCS annual report.

SPECIAL MEETING ON THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY, Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 6.00 pm

The Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee of Islington Council convened a special meeting to address the climate emergency. The agenda for the meeting listed a single discussion item, focusing on the climate emergency. Councillor Tricia Clarke, Chair of Environment, Climate Change & Transport Scrutiny Committee, presided over the proceedings.