About Islington Council

Islington is a small, densely populated, inner London borough serving approximately 215,000 residents. We’re one of the most vibrant parts of London, with a diverse population, a unique cultural identity and a wealth of open spaces, theatres, museums, cinemas and galleries.

Islington is easy to get to and easy to get around. We have office locations across the borough and there are excellent transport links.

Islington stretches from the edge of the City of London to the Zone 2/3 boundary in Archway and Tufnell Park. It is home to many neighbourhoods with distinct identities, from Kings Cross, Clerkenwell and Old Street in Central London to Barnsbury, Canonbury, Highbury, Holloway and Finsbury Park as you head north.

The attractions are far too many to list here, but Islington has something for everyone: parks, markets, shops, restaurants, live music, nightlife, sport (many of our service users are passionate Arsenal fans).

Our mission and values

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here is able to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Hear more about our mission and how you can help us achieve it from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Kaya Comer-Scwartz. Join us and help to create a more equal Islington - YouTube