Ruth Hayes - Councillor for Islington (Clerkenwell)

Councillor Ruth Hayes

Labour Party Clerkenwell Chair of Environment, Climate Change and Transport Scrutiny Committee

Email: ruth.hayes@islington.gov.uk

Council: Islington

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Annual Council (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Vice-Chair) Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee (Chair) Planning Sub Committee B (Chair) Standards Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee Council (Committee Member) Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee (Substitute) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee Chair

Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 7.30 pm

The Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to receive an update from the North London Waste Authority and discuss draft recommendations for a scrutiny review on household recycling and waste reduction. The committee was also set to review its work plan for the upcoming year.

February 10, 2026, 7:30 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 7.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Islington Council met on 05 February 2026 to discuss a range of topics, including the council's financial performance, budget proposals, corporate performance, and complaints handling. The committee also reviewed the forward plan of key decisions and ongoing scrutiny reviews.

February 05, 2026, 7:30 pm
Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee Substitute

Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 7.30 pm

The Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Quarter 2 Adult Social Care Performance Report, the Executive Member for Health and Care's Annual Report, and the Work Programme for the remainder of the year. Key discussions included the ongoing efforts to improve healthy life expectancy, particularly focusing on hypertension, and the performance of adult social care services.

February 03, 2026, 7:30 pm
Planning Committee Vice-Chair

Planning Committee - Monday, 12th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Islington Council met on 12 January 2026 to consider two significant planning applications. The meeting's agenda included discussions on a new energy centre at The Whittington Hospital and a variation to a planning condition for a roof terrace at 1 Torrens Street.

January 12, 2026, 7:30 pm
Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee Chair

Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee of Islington Council met on 8 January 2026 to discuss progress on active travel, dockless bike schemes, household recycling rates, and the committee's work plan. Key decisions included noting the committee's work plan for 2025-26.

January 08, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

1 decision

Contract award for general build repairs and maintenance works 1030542

From: Planning Sub Committee B - Monday, 7th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 07, 2025

...to approve the award of new contracts for general build repairs and maintenance works to Herts Heritage Building and Roofing Ltd, JOS Property Services Ltd, Komfort Services, and Polyteck Building Services Ltd, each for a maximum term of 48 months and an estimated total value of £4,600,000 (excluding VAT).

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 76

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 1