Councillor Valerie Bossman-Quarshie

Licensing Sub Committee C - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 6.30 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee C of Islington Council is scheduled to consider applications for new and varied premises licences. The committee will review proposals for Lebanon Grill, Marathon Restaurant, and Istanbul Meze Restaurant.

Planning Sub Committee A - Monday, 26th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Planning Sub Committee A of Islington Council is scheduled to consider two planning applications at its upcoming meeting. These applications relate to a hotel development on Pentonville Road and a proposed development on Gifford Street.

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.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Planning Committee met to discuss a hybrid planning application for the New Barnsbury Estate, which includes both detailed and outline elements for up to 1,161 homes, a nursery, a community centre, commercial space, and extensive landscaping; the committee heard objections from residents and the Islington Society, but ultimately voted to approve the scheme due to overwhelming support from residents.

Council - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Council meeting of 4 December 2025 included discussion of the council tax support scheme, a review of the constitution, and a new gambling policy. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss support for children, local government funding, and renter's rights. In addition to these items, the council was expected to discuss questions raised by members of the public and the youth council.