Councillor Toby North

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 4th June, 2024 7.30 pm

The Islington Council Planning Committee on 4 June 2024 agreed to refuse planning permission for the redevelopment of 69-85 Edward Rudolph House, Margery Street. The committee also agreed the membership of its two sub-committees.

Annual Council - Thursday, 16th May, 2024 7.30 pm

Councillor Anjna Khurana was elected as Mayor of Islington for 2024/25, with Councillor Jason Jackson as her deputy. Outgoing Mayor, Councillor Gary Heather, was thanked for his service to the borough. Councillor Kaya Comer-Schwartz announced a refreshed Executive, with new responsibilities and some changes in personnel. The Council also approved a number of constitutional amendments relating to the operation of scrutiny, changes to the Members’ Allowances Scheme and procurement rules, and the membership and terms of reference for the Council’s committees.

Children's Services Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 29th April, 2024 7.00 pm

This was the last meeting of the municipal year for the Children's Services Scrutiny Committee. It was also its last meeting as the Children's Services Scrutiny Committee. It will be replaced by the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee, which will have a broader remit, including children's health and well-being.

Planning Sub Committee A - Thursday, 25th April, 2024 7.30 pm

The Planning Subcommittee unanimously resolved to grant planning permission subject to conditions for the change of use of Unit ST-2 at 21 Parkfield Street from Use Class E to Use Class E and/or Class B8 to allow for the operation of a dark supermarket, for the storage and distribution of grocery goods, with associated parking. The committee added further conditions to the officer's recommendation in order to ensure greater management of the site's operation and its impact on the amenity of nearby residents. These included the submission of details of the welfare facilities provided for staff and the provision of a designated point of contact for residents to raise any concerns with the management of the unit before the commencement of its operation. After one year of operation the applicant will also be required to submit a new delivery and servicing plan, operational management plan and transport statement including real trip data.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 19th March, 2024 7.30 pm

The meeting considered two applications. Permission was granted for amendments to a partially built office development at 1 Pear Tree Street, and for the demolition and redevelopment of Castle House and Fitzroy House on 37-45 Paul Street, 13-17 Epworth Street and 1-15 Clere Street.