Towards a fairer Islington
We're determined to make Islington fairer. To create a place where everyone, whatever their background, has the opportunity to reach their potential and enjoy a good quality of life.
Our priorities
To help bring our vision to life we have four clear objectives:
Decent and genuinely affordable homes for all: building new council homes, protecting private renters, being a good landlord and preventing homelessness
Jobs and opportunity: delivering an inclusive economy, supporting people into work and ensuring young people have the best possible start
A safer borough for all: tackling ASB, ensuring young people are safe and encouraging a more cohesive borough for all
A greener and cleaner Islington: keeping Islington clean and tidy, encouraging greener travel, creating a healthier environment for all and tackling the climate crisis.
Delivering fairness has been an increasing challenge not least because of around £250m cuts to our budget by government over the last ten years. However we’ve managed to balance our budgets and have continued to make strides towards our goal.
Related information
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London Living Wage
Islington Council made the commitment to become a Living Wage employer in 2011
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The Fairness Commission
Despite its wealthy image, Islington is the twenty-sixth most deprived local authority area in England, with extremes of rich and poor.
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Employment Commission
Unemployment in Islington is higher than it should be
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Islington Fair Futures Commission
Recommendations on how to make Islington the best place for children, young people and their families to grow up.