Fraudster who lived in council home while renting out property must pay 250k
Islington Council recovered over £250,000 from a tenant found guilty of housing fraud, emphasizing their commitment to affordable housing for those in need. [ more ]
'Nonsensical' - Fury at plans to shut primary school that is 'just like a family'
Parents are criticizing Islington Council's plan to close Montem Primary School and merge it with another school.
Parents of children with special educational needs (SEN) are concerned about the level of support their children will receive at another school. [ more ]
School applies to become academy in bid to fend off closure
Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Primary School in Islington has just six students in its reception class, but space for 30 children.
The school has applied to become an academy in order to secure its future and prevent closure, and is working in partnership with Cardinal Hume Academies Trust. [ more ]
Schools face closure or merger as pupil numbers plummet
Islington Council is proposing to close The Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Primary School due to low pupil numbers and falling birth rates in the borough.
Montem Primary School and Duncombe Primary School may merge in order to address falling pupil numbers.
Parents have until December 12th to respond to the council's proposal, with a final decision expected in March. [ more ]