Councillor Dr Sara Hyde

The Executive of Islington Council agreed to open a new Discretionary Rate Relief programme for 2026-2029 on 27 November 2025. The council will forego up to £410,000 per year in business rates income to support not-for-profit organisations. Award decisions will continue to be delegated to the Corporate Director for Health and Social Care, following consultation with the Executive Member for Equalities, Communities and Inclusion.

... to approve the Islington Youth Safety Strategy 2025-2030, aimed at keeping children and young people safe from exploitation and violence, and to authorize further development of its visual presentation.

...the Executive approved the implementation of twelve recommendations from the Children & Young People Scrutiny Committee regarding persistent absence in secondary schools, along with the outlined procedures and actions, and delegated authority to the relevant Corporate Director to oversee their implementation and review.

...the minutes of the previous Executive meeting held on 23 October 2025 were confirmed as an accurate record.

... to approve the Council's Fees and Charges Policy and the proposed General Fund Sales, Fees and Charges for 2026/27, delegating authority for minor adjustments and final ICCS fees.