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Elections on 2 May

Elections for the next Mayor of London and London Assembly members, as well as the by-election for Hillrise ward, will take place on Thursday 2 May.

You must now show photo ID when you vote at polling stations. See a full list of accepted forms of ID. You can also apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate in place of photo ID. The deadline to apply for this is 5pm, Wednesday 24 April.

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Events, funding and space

We provide specialist advice to help shape, deliver and fund arts activity in the borough. If you are an artist or arts organisation based in the borough or seeking to deliver work in Islington we would love to hear from you.

  • Islington Community Festivals Fund

    Information on funding for borough-wide arts-led community festivals

  • Funding sources for the arts

    Potential sources of funding available for the arts from the council and other funding bodies

  • Meanwhile space

    Advice and information for artists and arts organisations looking for temporary vacant space in Islington

  • Organising an event

    From licensing to risk assessments, all the information you need on how to organise a local arts event

  • WE Heal fund

    Information on funding for participatory arts projects designed to improve mental, emotional and physical wellbeing of women and children who have experience violence