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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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Transfer of premises licence holder

If you wish to take over a premises licence from its current licence holder, you will need to apply for a transfer.

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After you apply

In most cases transfer applications are not objected to. We will usually confirm within 28 days of the application date  that a transfer has been granted and new licence documents will be issued to the applicant.  

In the meantime, providing the applicant has indicated that they wish the application to have immediate effect, they may continue trading as the new premises licence holder.

Within the first 14 days of being notified of the transfer application, the police may object if they are satisfied that granting the transfer application would under the prevention of crime and disorder. In these exceptional circumstances the application will be decided by our licensing subcommittee at a hearing. Applicants will be given the reason(s) for the objection and invited to attend and speak at the hearing.

The right to appeal

A failed application will receive notice of the refusal from us. However, you are allowed to appeal the decision at the local magistrates’ court within 21 days.

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