Discover Islington blog

Marking International Women’s Day across Islington

Discover local events honouring inspiring women

Inside Shared Lives: carers share what they love about their job

Shared Lives carers tell us how the job offers meaningful, flexible and rewarding work, and a chance to make a real difference in someone’s life.

Helping young people spring into the world of work

LGBT History Month: Terrence Higgins Trust

Building a picture of the charity - which has its offices in Islington.

Terrence Higgins Trust at London Pride

LGBT History Month: Celebrating Brian Kennedy

Honouring a pioneering gay Islington activist

LGBT History Month: in conversation with a Gay Gooner

Hear from Ashley Mckay on how LGBTQ+ Arsenal fans find belonging

A man stands in an industrial looking setting looking at the camera while wearing a colourful Arsenal football top

Protecting our communities from gambling harm

How the council are protecting residents from addiction and debt

Affordable Workspaces: SPACE4 and Outlandish

Powering community driven innovation

A woman wearing a leopard print shirt and hair in a plait giving a speech

Keeping possessions safe and restoring dignity

Lightening the load of those experiencing homelessness

Woman pulling out a suitcase in a storage room full of other bags

Holocaust Memorial Day

Come together and observe Holocaust Memorial Day

Building bonds through care and choice

How the council's Direct Payment service is changing lives for the better

A woman and man sat smiling at the camera with the womans arm around the mans shoulder

Helping residents take control of their finances

Catherine, award‑winning debt advisor, shares guidance

Woman on stage in front of a red curtain smiling and holding an award