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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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Auction Room Competitive Bidding Registration

Any premises used for auctions require registration.  Auctions are also referred to as "competitive bidding" and are regulated by Part VI Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1984

You will need to apply for registration to sell goods by competitive bidding from the following types of premises:

  • halls, rooms, stalls, marquees, vehicles;
  • sites which are used or hire out for "one day sales"; and
  • any premises or land where goods are sold by auction

The registration is valid indefinitely to the owner.  If ownership changes hands, then a new registration will have to be applied for.

How to apply

You can apply on-line.

Will tacit consent apply?

Yes, if the application is unopposed.

This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the council by the end of the target completion period. For this application the target determination period will be 28 calendar days.

Failed application redress

Please contact Islington Council in the first instance.

If you wish to appeal against a decision you may appeal to the Magistrates court within 21 days of the notice of the decision.

Licence holder redress

Please contact Islington Council in the first instance.

If you wish to appeal against a decision you may appeal to the Magistrates court within 21 days of the notice of the decision.

Consumer complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Citizens Advice consumer service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

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