The Latest Breaking News from Islington council

Traders face £800 fines in 'counterproductive' crackdown on al-fresco dining in London hotspot

Traders at Exmouth Market in Clerkenwell fear new pavement rules could put the future of their popular dining spot at risk

Evening Standard · Sep 12

Labour peer spoiled her ballot at 2019 election to write ‘antisemite’ in protest at Jeremy Corbyn, new book reveals

Margaret Hodge says she did not swear at then Labour leader during infamous showdown in the House of Commons

The Independent UK · Sep 9

St Paul’s Cathedral signs 'extraordinary' music gig deal with Fabric nightclub

St Paul’s Cathedral strikes four-year deal with nightclub Fabric to bring a new programme of live music to the place of worship

Evening Standard · Sep 2

'You're on your last warning!' London borough threatens Lime and Forest over abandoned e-bikes

London council sends warning letter to e-bike rental companies after ‘persistent problems’ it says are blighting the borough

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025

North London council can vaccinate baby against mother's wishes, High Court rules

The baby girl, known only as P, has been under the council’s guardianship since February

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025

Council condemns ‘despicable attack’ at asylum seeker hotel after fire

The blaze took place in the grounds of a premises in Dingley Road, Islington, shortly after 10.50pm on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025

Ex-Labour councillor charged over Westminster 'honeytrap' scandal

Ex-Islington councillor charged over Westminster honeytrap scandal which saw senior MPs receive and exchange explicit images

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025

Parents launch High Court bid to save Islington school

Parents are seeking a Judicial Review following Islington’s decision to shut a primary school

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025

Week of reckoning for north London schools as fate of eight primaries to be decided

Hackney and Islington are set to decide the fates of a number of London primary schools next week

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

Sadiq Khan intervenes in Archway housing and student tower scheme

City Hall could grant permission for project despite opposition from Islington Council and local MP Jeremy Corbyn

Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2025