We’re looking to give one-off grants of £250 to Islington residents who rent their home but aren't getting housing benefit or universal credit.  

You will need to act fast as the money is being given away on a first-come, first-served basis. You can find out more and check your eligibility on our website.

A fantastic new children’s soft play and improvements to the gym and squash courts could be coming to the Sobell Centre in new proposals outlined by the council and partners GLL who run Better leisure facilities. 

A devastating flood destroyed the ice rink last year and led to the temporarily closure of the entire leisure centre. While some parts have since re-opened, the whole ground floor – including the trampoline park, soft play, ice rink, squash courts, and sports hall – were so severely damaged they cannot continue to be used. 

We want to hear your views on our proposals which include a new “mega adventure” soft-play area, a “ninja warrior” style inflatable zone, and upgrades to the squash courts, gym, and boxing area. You can read our news article for more about our plans for the centre.

The consultation will open later this month, sign up now to be notified when it opens. 

Tomorrow (Wednesday 17 June) is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). Here in Islington, we stand together against all forms of hate, and that's why we're proudly flying the rainbow flag above the Town Hall. 

Our partners forum+ are hosting a free online event on Wednesday 17, 1.30-2.30pm, which will explore the origin and importance of IDAHOBIT, share info about the work of forum+, and some practical ways we can all stand together in support of LGBTQ+ inclusion. You can sign up via Eventbrite now. 

We have opened a new free community launderette on the Andover Estate to help residents with the cost of living. 

The launderette, in the estate's community centre, has two washing machines and two dryers, so residents can wash and dry clothes outside their homes helping reduce damp and mould in homes, often caused by condensation. 

Finsbury Park ward councillor Gary Heather has become the Mayor of Islington. Cllr Heather has lived in Islington since 1975, first in Archway and now at the Nag’s Head in Holloway. As is tradition for each Mayor, he has chosen a specific charity to support and raise funds for during his time in office. 

Cllr Heather has chosen Voluntary Action Islington, a charity which serves as the umbrella body for the local voluntary and community sector. You can read more about Cllr Heather and his support for the charity in our news article. 

As part of our commitment to make Islington cleaner and healthier we are working to provide more safe, easy-to-use, accessible cycle parking, this means residents can take up cycling more easily as a healthier and environmentally friendly way to travel. 

With each lockable hangar having room for six cycles, the arrival of the 500th hangar later this month will mean there are 3,000 spaces for residents to park their bikes safely on the street. This is on top of the 2,500 spaces that are also available for free on council estates, as well as more than 2,000 Sheffield, bike bar, stands on Islington’s streets. Visit our website to find out about bike parking and cycling in Islington.