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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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Casual Street Trading

Registered casual market traders can now pay to trade on the day of their choice through a simple online payment. If you are not registered, you’ll need to follow the steps below, before you can start making online trading day payments.

If you are not registered, you’ll need to follow the steps below before you can start making online trading day payments. 

How to apply

If you want to apply to be a casual trader, register your interest first.

Register your interest

What happens next

If a space is available, we’ll send you a link to pay your registration fee online and ask you to complete a full application form, with supporting documents.

We need both your completed application form and your registration fee before we consider your application.

We’ll then invite you for a chat about your application. Once approved, we’ll ask you to send in any other documents we need and confirm your first trading date.

We can post your trading card to you or you can collect it from:

Street Trading
Islington Town Hall
Upper Street
N1 2UD

We’ll arrange for a council officer to meet you before setting up on your agreed start date. 

Where casual market trading is not allowed

Casual market trading is not permitted around Arsenal Emirates Stadium, on private land or at the councils pitches in scattered sites. 

Fees for casual trading

  • Registration and renewal fee: £50
  • Replacement stall card: £30

Trading day payments vary in cost, depending on which market you’re registered to trade from.

Paying for casual trading

Once you are registered, you can pay to trade at a market on a chosen date by using our online payment form. When payment is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with your trading receipt.

You must show a digital or printed copy of your receipt to the council officer at your chosen market once you have set up.

Make sure that you choose the right date and market before making your payment. We can't change anything once a payment is confirmed and all payments are non-refundable.

Receipts for the wrong date and/or wrong market will not be accepted by council officers and you won’t be allowed to trade.

More information

We’ve put together a list of the most frequently asked questions about casual trading and the online payment system.

If you need any more information, email street.trading@islington.gov.uk.

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