Strict parliamentary code means I can only take up matters on your behalf if you live in Islington North, the constituency I represent in parliament.
If you’re unsure whether you live in my constituency, please enter your postcode into the search bar in this link.
If you have a personal issue, you need help with, my team and I may be able to help you.
If your issue relates to Islington Council, in the first instance, please contact the Council directly or one of your local ward councillors. As the MP I am independent from the council and am not responsible for the decisions they make.
Islington Council is responsible for:
- Housing allocation and housing repairs
- Rubbish collection, street cleaning and fly-tipping
- Council Tax, and some benefits relating to council tax and housing benefits
- Planning applications
- Noise nuisance, public health and Anti-social behaviour (in an emergency or where a crime has been committed always contact the emergency services on 999)
- Social Care and Children’s Services
- Allocation of school places, SEND
You can contact Islington Council on 0207 527 4140
Click here for a directory of local support, services and things to do in Islington
You can search for your local councillor here: https://democracy.islington.gov.uk/mgFindMember.aspx
If you still want my help, please visit my contact page for more information on how to get in touch and arrange an appointment at one of my advice sessions.
Please note, I receive a very large volume of enquiries, and these are dealt with in order of urgency. Due to the volume of correspondence I am in receipt of, I must prioritise helping my constituents with personal matters over responding on political issues.
The following organisations can also be contacted for advice and support:
- The Citizens Advice Bureau provides free, confidential and independent advice to help people find their way forward.
- If you have a concern about a child or young person, the NSPCC helpline can be contacted for advice and guidance. The helpline is available twenty-four hours a day by telephoning 0808 800 5000.
- Children and young people can contact ChildLine, which is available twenty-four hours a day, by telephoning 0800 1111. All calls are free.
- If you have a concern about an adult at risk, you should contact the Local Authority Services for Adult Social Care. Use the following website to find the Local Authority Services for your area:
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council - Adults and young people can contact the Samaritans for support. They are available twenty-four hours a day by telephoning 116 123. All calls are free.
- The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
If you or someone else is at immediate risk of harm or needs medical assistance, please contact the emergency services by telephoning 999.