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Access Islington – council tax enquiries

Due to technical issues, Access Islington is currently unable to help with council tax queries over the phone or at our hubs.

You can still manage your council tax online through My Islington, including viewing your bill and making payments.

We’re working to resolve this as quickly as possible and are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Scrap metal dealer licence

Anyone buying or selling scrap metal must be licensed by their local authority.

  1. Overview
  2. Licence fees
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  2. Apply

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You will also need to obtain a basic disclosure criminal conviction certificate for each person listed on the application form. 

You should also consider whether you need to register with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Scrap metal dealers are now obliged to check and keep copies of a customer's proof of identity. 

You will also need to submit evidence of any waste carrier permits issued by the Environment Agency.

You can apply online via the GOV.UK website.

Apply online

Alternatively, you can download and complete the application form from ‘Useful documents’ below and email it to trading.standards@islington.gov.uk and we can take payment over the phone.

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