It was great to attend the Learning Disability Sports Day organised by the Elfrida Society. Sport really matters to young people. Jon Abbey Islington Mayor Cllr. Una O'Halloran Islington Council

Today we mark 8 years since the Finsbury Park terror attack. We remembered Makram Ali, stood with our Muslim community, and joined people of all faiths to say: No place for hate. Not in our name. Not in our borough. Not in our time. 🕊️ #NeverAgain #FaithInUnity

It was great to be at the Big Day Out in Whittington Park today. It was brilliant to see so many local groups, stalls, and families enjoying the sunshine. I even jumped in for a quick game of table tennis! It is wonderful to have this much-loved community event back this year. x.com/IslingtonMayor…

Today at the Jean Stokes Community Centre we marked #WindrushDay with a powerful celebration of kinship culture and care. We honoured the Windrush Generation and the legacy of kinship care in Afro-Caribbean families past and present. Yes, I did jump in to dance too 😁🖤

Today, we marked #ArmedForcesDay by raising the flag above the Town Hall.

This morning, I had the pleasure of joining Duncombe Primary’s Fathers and Male Carers Coffee Morning. As a father, it meant a lot to connect with others navigating fatherhood in Islington. Let’s keep building spaces where men can talk, share, and feel supported.

Just had the most joyful time at #CookingWithPride 🧑🏽‍🍳 An evening of food, community, and celebration at St Luke’s with forum+ and @stlukestrust. Sharing stories over sushi, soup and solidarity. 🥢🍜

This week, local councillors and partners joined St Mungo’s to celebrate the major refurbishment of one of our care homes, completed by volunteers from Mace and Mace Foundation. "This is not just a beautiful building but a home for our residents. Mace’s generous

Attended the Armed Forces Day flag raising at City Hall, a powerful tribute to the bravery and dedication of our service personnel. #ArmedForcesDay

Armed Forces Day at Islington Green with the Islington Veterans’ Association, local service members, and young cadets. A day we show our deep respect and gratitude to all who serve and have served. #ArmedForcesDay2025 #Veterans

Another amazing #PennRoad Garden Party 🌸🌞 Nothing beats the joy of community coming together, laughter, love, and neighbours united. This is what belonging looks like. #StrongerTogether #IslingtonSpirit

As Pride Month 2025 draws to a close forum+ would like to thank everyone who joined with us. So many meaningful connections & special memories have been made as we cooked, kayaked, created & celebrated #PrideMonth together across Camden & Islington🏳️‍🌈🎉 #camden #islington #pride

It was an honour to attend the celebration of The Parent House's 25th anniversary. This remarkable organisation does transformative work with families in Islington. Here’s to the next 25 years of empowering parents and building community!

Just attended the celebration of Bernard Adventure Playground's 50th anniversary. This cherished space has welcomed generations of Islington children to play. It was great to meet families, the awesome play workers, and local Barnsbury ward councillors supporting the space. 🎉

Representing Islington at the 20th anniversary Commemoration Service of the London Bombings at St Paul’s Cathedral. A solemn reminder of the lives lost and the pain endured. In the face of hate, we choose love. We stand for peace, unity and resilience.

I had the pleasure of opening the new North London Hospice charity shop on Upper Street, a brilliant space supporting the charity's work in end-of-life care.