Cllr Richard Greening has been sworn in as Islington's new mayor (Image: Archant)
The Mayor of Islington, Cllr Richard Greening, is in hospital recovering from a head injury following a fall in the street.
He was admitted to the Royal London Hospital on Monday December 7th.
According to the Mayor’s wife, Patsy Greening, he is keen to get back to his Mayoral Duties.
“He is getting better and eager to get back to the business of being Mayor as soon as he can. I am grateful to the staff at the RLH for their kindness and expertise.”
Deputy Mayor of Islington, Cllr Kat Fletcher, is temporarily undertaking all Mayoral duties while the Mayor recovers.
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