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.

Charity and Community Amateur Sports Club relief

If you are a registered charity or Community Amateur Sports Club, you can get 80% off your business rates.

Charities and registered Community Amateur Sports Clubs can get 80% relief where:

the property is occupied by the charity or the club, and
is only or mainly used for the charitable purposes of the charity (or of that and other charities), or for the purposes of the club (or of that and other clubs)

For charity shops, the charity must use the property only or mainly to sell goods donated to it. It must also use the net proceeds for the purposes of the charity.

To apply

If you're a registered charity you will need your charity registration number.

Download and complete this application form.

Return to completed form by email to business.rates@islington.gov.uk or by post to the Business Rates Team, PO Box 34750, London N7 9WF.