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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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Sex establishments

There are three types of sex establishments which generally require licensing in Islington - sex shops, sex cinemas and sexual entertainment venues which include, for example, lap dancing premises and premises providing other forms of live performance or live displays of nudity.

Please note, generally cinemas do not require to be licensed as sex cinemas if operating in accordance with an authorisation under the Licensing Act 2003.

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