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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, until 4pm today (Wednesday 24 June) but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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How decisions are made

Find out more the decision-making process and the political make-up of the council.

The people of Islington are represented by 51 locally elected councillors. Three councillors are elected to represent each of the borough’s 17 wards or areas and serve a four-year term. Councillors represent the interests of the borough’s residents and make decisions about local services on behalf of local people.

The current political representation of the council is:

  • Labour: 44
  • Green: 3
  • Independent: 4

The Leader of the council is elected every four years by the political group with the majority of seats on the council. All councillors are involved in making decisions at full council, but some councillors have more specific decision-making roles, this includes the Executive and councillors who serve on council committees. 

The Executive

The Leader forms an Executive, made up of councillors each with a portfolio of services to oversee. There are currently eight Executive members, including the Leader. 

They meet at least ten times a year and are accountable to the people of Islington. To find out who makes up the Executive and more visit the Democracy webpages.

Full council

All councillors meet at various times of the year as full council. Council has certain powers of its own which include:

  • appointing committees
  • adopting and amending the council's policy and budget framework
  • setting the council's annual budget and agreeing the level of council tax.

Committees

Councillors also serve on various committees of the council. Membership is usually decided at the annual general meeting of full council.

Management

The day to day management of the council and its services is carried out by the Corporate Management Board, consisting of the Chief Executive and eight Corporate Directors for:

  • Health and Social Care
  • Children and Young People
  • Communities, Strategy and Change
  • Community Wealth Building
  • Environment and Climate Change
  • Homes and Neighbourhoods
  • Resources

The board carry out decisions under the direction and control of the Council, the Executive and relevant committees. Find out more about the council’s departments and services.

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