Locals objected to prospect of 'cheap booze' from new Nisa Local at site of pub closed after multiple assaults The post Hillrise off-licence approved amid fears of ‘drug pushers’ and violent crime appeared first on Islington Citizen .
Town Hall gives thousands to 'inspiring' local organisations helping borough's refugees, migrants and people seeking asylum The post Council awards over £500k in grants for local refugee support appeared first on Islington Citizen .
Environment chief says Climate Emergency UK chart is 'recognition of all our efforts' The post Islington tops all other UK councils in ‘climate scorecard’ appeared first on Islington Citizen .
Housing chief says Spending Review offers 'genuine hope government shares our commitment to provide safe, genuinely affordable homes' The post Town Hall welcomes £39bn housing boost but warns of construction costs appeared first on Islington Citizen .
New River Green worker Edwina Fleming accuses management of trying to push her out over absences taken while caring for three-year-old undergoing treatment The post Council nursery worker could be sacked amid infant son’s cancer treatment appeared first on Islington Citizen .
Town Hall residents asked for input on climate change hope their work is not 'just a piece of paper' The post Council yet to engage with landlords over climate crisis strategy appeared first on Islington Citizen .
Council AGM sees election of first Black man as civic mayor, as Cllrs Flora Williamson and Sara Hyde take new briefs The post Cabinet shake-up as leader appoints new health and finance chiefs appeared first on Islington Citizen .
ACORN renters campaigners demand for 'concrete solutions' to community safety and housing issues prompts strong reaction from Labour councillor The post ‘We’ve had enough’: Housing protesters crash Islington Council’s Annual General Meeting appeared first on Islington Citizen .
Council backed down on plans to leave most public parks and gardens unlocked overnight after majority rejected the idea The post Council to continue locking parks after locals raise alarm over crime and disorder appeared first on Islington Citizen .
Seventy-five rental properties recovered and reallocated to those on borough's waiting list The post Council has claimed £300,000 from tenancy fraudsters since last year appeared first on Islington Citizen .