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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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Mayor's Charity

Find out more about the important work carried out by the Mayor's chosen charity.

Each Mayor chooses charities to champion and raise funds for during their time in office.

For 2026/27, Councillor Ogunro has selected St Luke's Community Centre and Islington Boat Club.

Councillor Ogunro said: “During my Mayorship, I’ll be raising funds for St Luke’s Community Centre – an incredible charity, that supports people of all ages in the local community. As a mother of two, I’m also very well aware of the value that sports clubs offer to the local community and, with that in mind, I’m looking forward to supporting Islington Boat Club this year too."

St Luke's Community Centre

St Luke’s Community Centre is a charity offering a wide-range of activities for members of the community, including lunches, classes, and activities – like heartwarming intergenerational interactions between primary school children and elderly people.

Islington Boat Club

Islington Boat Club is a charity that provides water sports activities and training, with an emphasis on young people, people with additional needs, and older people who need additional support. Their courses are accessible and aimed at helping people build life skills. 

How to support the Mayor's charities

Contribute to the Mayor’s fundraising for St Luke’s Community Centre and Islington Boat Club by donating to the details below: 

Barclays Bank 
Account Name: London Borough of Islington  
Sort Code: 20-00-00 
Account Number: 13981770 
Reference: CZ126 ZX02 

All donations are very gratefully received and will go directly to the two charities.

If you would like to donate or support them in another way, contact themayor@islington.gov.uk or 020 7527 3113.

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