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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, until 4pm today (Wednesday 24 June) but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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Arsenal community plan

Read about the latest proposals and funded projects that make up the Arsenal Community Plan.

The Arsenal Community Plan has a list of projects funded by developer contributions that your local councillors want to make happen. This is because they think the projects will improve your area and enhance the lives of everyone who lives and works here.

The list of projects is split into three sections.

  • Awaiting funding – projects that councillors are minded to support depending on availability of funds but have not yet made any allocations towards.
  • In progress – projects that have been funded and are ongoing.
  • Completed – projects that are now finished.

Awaiting funding

 

In progress

Aubert and Drakeley Court landscaping 

  • Project started 2024
  • £370,000 allocated
  • Works to improve the access between Aubert and Drakeley Court, as well as wider landscaping works

Harvist Estate outdoor space improvements 

  • Project started 2024
  • £147,750 allocated
  • Improvement works to two existing play areas on Harvist Estate, including replacement of play equipment and general improvements such as re-surfacing and installation of new fencing

The Stress Project – Holloway Neighbourhood Group

  • Project started 2025
  • £8,000 allocated
  • Grant funding to deliver required maintenance works at The Stress Project community centre

Contribution to Ambler Children’s Centre

  • Project in development 
  • £131,423 allocated
  • Funding to support the internal building reconfiguration and improvements to increase capacity.

Completed

Together Production Choir

  • Project completed 2025
  • £35,000
  • Grant to support the membership and programme of the Mixed Up Chorus and Sing for Freedom choirs, which are based at Highbury Christchurch. The choirs are run by Together Production, an Islington based CIC which aims to address loneliness and isolation by connecting people across social divides through the arts.

Elizabeth House restoration works

  • Project completed 2024
  • £7,000
  • Works included maintenance and re-decoration to the interior of the building, and re-painting the exterior façade.

Gillespie Primary School playground improvements

  • Project completed 2024
  • £53,650
  • Improvements to the playground, including new play equipment, a sensory area and new surfacing.

St. John School playground and sensory room upgrades

  • Project completed 2024
  • £10,000
  • Improvements to the playground, including adding plants, an outdoor kitchen and a growing area. Improvements to the existing sensory room, including purchasing additional equipment for the space.
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