Councillor Toby North

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss supporting Islington's residents to financial resilience, and to review the forward plan of key decisions. The committee was also expected to receive verbal updates from committee chairs, and to review their work plan and action sheet.

Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm

At a meeting of the Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee, councillors heard an annual performance update from the London Ambulance Service, discussed a whole council approach to healthy weight, received a performance report on adult social care, and reviewed the transformation of adult social care services. The committee agreed to its work programme for the rest of the year, with the next meeting scheduled for 8 December to discuss smoking, the Safe Tiling Adults Board annual report, and public health performance.

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee (CRESC) convened to discuss the Leader's annual presentation, corporate performance, budget monitoring, capital budget monitoring, and the medium-term financial strategy. The committee noted the reports and discussed key issues such as poverty, housing, and financial challenges facing the council.

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.

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.