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Local council elections - Polling stations now open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday 7 May

Here’s what you need to know to vote in person on Thursday 7 May.

  • Polling stations are open 7am to 10pm - check your poll card or the 'Where do I vote?' website for yours
  • Bring photo ID - you cannot vote without an accepted form of ID
  • You do not need your poll card - if you are registered, you can vote
  • All our polling stations are wheelchair accessible and staff are there to help
  • If you have a disability, find out what we can provide to help you vote at your polling station

Read all you need to know on our local council election 2026 page.

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Mayor's Civic Award and the Ben Kinsella Award

Find out how to nominate someone in Islington who cares about their local community and makes a positive and selfless contribution to the lives of others.

Every day across Islington, people who care about their local community make positive and selfless contributions to the lives of others.

Islington’s unsung heroes are all over the borough, whether volunteering at food banks, checking in on their elderly neighbours, supporting young people in crisis or raising awareness of racial inequality.

The Mayor’s Civic Award and the Ben Kinsella Award recognise people who have made an outstanding voluntary contribution to life in Islington.

How to nominate someone 

Nominations have now closed.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a nomination. We will be in touch with the successful nominators and nominees soon.

What happens next

The awards panel will review only eligible nominations. We will invite all shortlisted nominees to an awards evening on 23 March 2026.

We will present winners with an award and a voucher to spend at one of Islington's local businesses.

Read about last year's award ceremony on our media site

Contact us

If you have any questions, contact the Mayor’s Office.

Be a sponsor

If you're interested in being a sponsor for the Mayor's Civic and Ben Kinsella Awards, email: TheMayor@islington.gov.uk.

We will announce our award sponsors in 2026.

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