Hillrise - Islington Labour Group - Islington Labour Party

Councillor Michelline Safi Ngongo

Michelline has been a councillor for Hillrise ward since 2014, and arrived in Islington as a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Michelline established the Light Project Pro International (LPPI) charity, based in Islington, in 2004 and previously served as chair of the Islington Refugee Forum (IRF). Michelline is also a school governor at Ashmount Primary School, and actively involved with many cross cultural community organisations. Michelline is the Executive Member for Children, Young People and Families.

You can follow Michelline on Twitter: @MichelleNgongo

Councillor Shreya Nanda

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Shreya was born in the Whittington Hospital and has lived in Islington with her family for most of her life. She was elected as a councillor in Hillrise ward in 2024. She is a governor at St Joseph’s School, co-chair of the finance policy group, and a member of the planning committee.

Outside of her council work, she is a senior fellow at the Social Market Foundation, and campaigns for a fairer housing market as co-chair of Labour YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard).

You can follow Shreya on Twitter: @shreyananda

Councillor Marian Spall

Marian was first elected as a Hillrise ward councillor in 2010 and was born and raised in Islington. Marian has been volunteering for her community for over 30 years, including on neighbourhood forums and as a youth worker. She has been presented with the Mayors Civic Award and the National Federation for Youth Clubs Bronze award in recognition of her contribution to youth activities in Islington. In her spare time Marian is studying for diploma in mindfulness, and enjoys spending time with her family. She is the current Mayor of Islington.

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