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Property & Planning · IslingtonIslington Council approves demolition of Edward Rudolf House
Islington Council gave formal consent on 10 September 2026 for Royal UK Properties III Ltd to demolish the former Children’s Society headquarters, now known as Edward Rudolf House, after a Planning Inspectorate appeal in October 2024 called the vacant building an unmistakable eyesore. Demolition has already begun.
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Property & Planning · IslingtonIslington homes and schools to get low-cost heat assessments
A non-profit group founded in Islington will provide tailored heat assessments for homes, schools and community buildings at reduced rates. The service aims to help residents avoid ineffective fixes and cut reliance on air conditioning as temperatures rise.
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Council & Politics · IslingtonIslington waste fires cost £1m as battery disposal rules stall in Lords
Islington’s Hornsey Street Waste Transfer Station suffered its fourth fire in 14 months on 28 July 2026, causing at least £1 million in damage. Officials say improper disposal of rechargeable batteries is driving the blazes, while the Lithium-ion Battery Safety Bill remains stuck in Parliament.
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Culture & Arts · IslingtonMargot Dunn, Islington’s first Older People’s Champion and former mayor, dies at 94
Former Islington mayor Margot Dunn has died aged 94. She represented Holloway ward for 12 years, chaired fostering and adoption committees, and became the council’s first Older People’s Champion. Tributes describe her as warm, kind, and a familiar presence in the community.
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