Director Declaration

BlackRock Income Strategies Trust plc

Change in Directorate

BlackRock Income Strategies Trust plc (the "Company") announces under Listing Rule 9.6.14 that Ian Russell has retired from the Board of British Polythene Industries PLC with effect from today.

Sarah Beynsberger
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
Secretary
Tel: [phone]

1 August 2016


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