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Flora Williamson 🌹
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Islington Labour councillor for Tollington ward. Executive Cllr for Finance & Performance. Former lead Cllr for Social Care & health. Posts about tollington, Islington, and local government. Send casework to Flora.williamson@islington.gov.Uk. She/her
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I’ve started to pull together an Islington starter pack. Let me know if there are any organisations or people who are working for and helping people in the borough of Islington and I will try to add them

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On 1 May 2026, we will abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions when we switch on the new private rented sector tenancy system.

More details in our roadmap for implementing the Renters’ Rights Act published today 👇🏻

www.gov.uk/government/p...
Implementing the Renters' Rights Act 2025: Our roadmap for reforming the Private Rented Sector
www.gov.uk
November 14, 2025 at 7:22 AM
If you live in Tollington ward in Islington and you think there is something Anjna, Mick and I should know about as your Islington Labour councillors then get in touch - Flora.williamson@islington.gov.uk #IslingtonLabourOnYourSide
November 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Please check out the proposals for a "Cyclops" junction on York Way, north of King's Cross.

This would completely separate pedestrians and people cycling from motor traffic, improving safety.

Joint project with Islington!
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October 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This brings me so much joy
The home of the O'Donovan family is being used as a polling station in Coolmoyne, Co Tipperary. Around 250 people are eligible to vote at the house and after they cast their ballot, they will be treated to a cup of tea, a slice of apple or rhubarb tart, or a scone | More: rte.ie/b/1540324
October 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Do you live on an Islington Council estate and got an idea of how the communal space could be improved?
Islington's Thriving Neighbourhoods is now open for new suggestions.

If you want to see an improvement on your estate then add your suggestion! take a look 👇
Thriving Neighbourhoods | Islington Council
Transforming shared spaces on estates and their immediate vicinity across Islington
www.islington.gov.uk
October 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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🍏 Specially for families ! 🍎

Apple day ride on 19 October. Don't crumble at the thought. Be tempted. Pies available from Ecology centre cake stall.

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October 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Somethings are far too important for party politics. Tonight at Islington full council meeting we have a cross party motion in solidarity with the people of Palestine and to start the process of Twinning with East Jerusalem town Aizariyeh.
September 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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What’s happening in Gaza is a genocide.
September 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
As the newest member of the North London Waste Authority I was see onsite yesterday to see how 2 million Londoners recycling and waste is processed, the new eco-friendly education centre to help with school visits, and the ways solar energy onsite and plans for waste heat to be used to warm homes.
September 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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We must unite against those who seek to divide us.
September 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Date for the diary! I'm pleased to announce that Tollington's Labour Councillors are hosting a Fun Day on Saturday 4th October 1pm - 4pm at The Brickworks. Come along and get free food & drink, bouncy castle, free activities, find out a bit about what is happening locally
September 12, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Are you over 66 and on Pension Credit? Then you can apply to get £200 from Islington Council Household support fund. A small way to make life a little easier

www.islington.gov.uk/benefits-and...
Household support fund | Islington Council
Read about how we will use the Household Support Fund, who will benefit, and how we will contact you about getting extra support.
www.islington.gov.uk
September 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
This is what Labour council’s do - build homes for social rent. Glad to see 33 new homes at social rent coming to Archway. www.islington.media/news/green-l...
Green light for 33 new social rent homes on Vorley Road | Islington Council News
Dozens of much-needed social rented homes are set to be delivered on Vorley Road for up to 118 residents, after planning permission on an exciting development was granted.
www.islington.media
September 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Do you live in Tollington ward and have a local project or involved with a local community group initiative and would like a small amount of money to run a project?

Then you have until 23rd September to apply to the Tollington ward Local Initiative Fund. www.islington.gov.uk/advice/volun...
Local Initiatives Fund | Islington Council
This fund supports activities and improvements in Islington neighbourhoods.
www.islington.gov.uk
September 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Lovely morning chatting to Tollington neighbours and finding out what are the local issues which matter to them, and how Tollington Labour councillors can help. Then popped along with Cllr Anjna Khurana to the epic Corbyn street party and re-wilding workshop at Evershot Gardens.
September 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Very happy to be re-selected tonight along with the best ward colleagues a girl could have to represent Islington Labour at next year’s local elections and continue to deliver for residents of tollington ward.
September 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Big well done to my colleague Cllr Sheila Chapman who has worked hard over the last year to make sure there is a place to spend a penny without having to spend a penny!

Access to loos is an important equalities issue.

www.timeout.com/london/news/...
This north London borough is getting seven new public toilets
The loos will be open 24/7, self-cleaning and free to use.
www.timeout.com
August 28, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Thoughtful ceremony at the town hall today on the 80th anniversary for VJ Day.

We remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us.
August 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Lovely sunny day out chatting to neighbours in Tollington Ward. Massive thank you to Cllr Jeapes for coming up north to see why tollington is so great!
August 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The Tolington Ward police team are hosting one of their regular meetings this evening. Hear from them what they are up to and share any crime concerns you have in Tollington Ward.

Time: 18:00hrs – 19:00hrs
Address: Dame Gerladine Hall, Manor Gardens, London, N7 6LA
August 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
As my good friend Cllr Diarmaid Ward says “Whatever your party affiliation, if you're standing in solidarity with refugees in our borough, we're standing with you. No Pasaran”
August 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
There is no place for hate in Finsbury Park or any part of Islington. Update from Cllr Una O’Halloran and Cllr Angelo Weekes after islamophobic stickers appeared in Finsbury Park
August 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Lovely to be at the Our Place, Our Choice event today where local parents from Tollington and Finsbury Park were getting to decide how to spend council money to support parents to access services for the under 5.
July 31, 2025 at 11:08 AM
News just in: Islington is the best borough in London for Playgrounds!

In Tollington ward we have been upgrading our playgrounds and play spaces on our estates over the last few years, and an improvement in the playground on Wray Crescent coming soon!

theconversation.com/we-mapped-18...
We mapped 18,000 children’s playgrounds and revealed inequality across England
Our maps show some kids have nearer, bigger playgrounds than others.
theconversation.com
July 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Lovely to see the newly improved play space at Sussex Close estate. Very pleased that as local labour councillor we have been able to fund the improvements. Every kid needs a great place to play!
July 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM