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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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Provisional licensing statement

Find out if your business is likely to obtain a premises licence before committing to the cost of developing a site.

  1. Overview
  2. After you apply
  1. Apply

Apply online

Anyone aged 18 or over and who has an interest in the premises can apply for this licence. The application fee is £315.

You need to provide a plan of the premises. The plan must comply with legal regulations, please refer to the Premises plan requirements for more information. 

You also need to provide a schedule of works. This must include:

  • a statement made by or on behalf of the applicant
  • any particulars of the premises
  • plans of the work being done or about to be done to the premises  
  • any other information as may be required. 

You must serve copies of the completed application on all the responsible authorities. We will do this on your behalf if you make your application online.

Apply online

You can apply online via the GOV.UK website.

Apply online

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