Cycling Councillor

Islington 'gets serious' on climate
5 December: With all-party support, Andrew has persuaded the council to back deep cuts in the borough's CO2 emissions.

Ashmount School plan delayed again
4 November: Mayor Boris Johnson has approved building on open space at Parkland Walk, but construction start now delayed until next summer.

Islington set for council tax freeze
2 November: Zero increase for election year to come at price of service cuts and job losses.

New Islington masterplan is deeply flawed
7 October: Islington's proposed planning strategy will worsen the quality of life for local residents and fail to meet environmental challenges. Read why Andrew will vote against it tomorrow.

House on the Rock opening nears
7 October: After marathon restoration works, the restored St George's church in Tufnell Park Road will come back into use later this month.

New council homes for Tufnell Park Road
Updated 1 October: Islington Council is planning to replace a row of garages with social housing.

Rhodri chosen to take fight to Labour
25 September: Youthful Mildmay councillor Rhodri Jamieson-Ball has been selected as the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Islington North.

Cable's 'mansion tax' to hit Islington
22 September: Vince Cable's plan for a tax on properties valued above £1 million will be popular in many parts of the country, but could affect thousands of Islington residents.

Much work needed to tackle school bullies
17 September: Bullying is a serious problem in Islington's schools, according to the findings of a scrutiny enquiry that Andrew will present to the council's Executive tonight.

Beware the spin on 'new' council housing
10 September: Government funding for 46 council homes is welcome boost to Islington's finances, but don't be fooled that the plans are new.

Planning committee shambles stalls new school
9 September: The sound of chainsaws won't be heard in peaceful Parkland Walk just yet after councillors fail to decide on flagship project to build new Ashmount School.

London-Edinburgh-London
August 2009: Andrew has completed the UK's longest cycling event, an epic 875 mile journey to Edinburgh and back. Read more.

Saying sorry over Canonbury School
10 July: After a highly critical report on the safety of school recruitment, work begins on an action plan for change. But who should take responsibility?

Council acts to curb spying powers
26 June: Islington introduces greater controls on surveillance powers. Plus other decisions from last night's Full Council meeting.

£33 million delay in Islington's capital spend
21 May: Islington Council has turned in a another good revenue performance in a tough financial year - but capital projects are worringly behind schedule.

Parties unite to keep democratic control of finances
3 April: Islington councillors from three political parties defeat plans to hand over key spending decisions to unelected officers.

Cuts to councillors' pay take effect
1 April: Islington councillors move to lower allowances from today following cuts Andrew helped to secure in the Budget.