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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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Business opportunities

Find out what Islington can offer you and your business, from transport links to links with its other businesses and the council as well as a diverse and skilled pool of employees

Reasons to start or relocate your business in Islington

  • With its excellent transport links and being close to the City and West End, Islington is a great place to do business.
  • Focus for major commercial, residential and other regeneration developments, both now and in the future, bringing contract opportunities for all sorts of businesses. 
  • Islington Council is a major purchaser of goods, works and services - find updated opportunities for businesses to tender for contracts.
  • Busy and popular street and market trading.
  • We have our Anchor Institutions Network featuring 10 of the biggest employers that work together to share their opportunities to work for and supply these prestigious organisations.

  • Selling to the council

    Find out more about selling goods, works and services to Islington Council and making the most of the Procurement Act change from February 2025

  • Contract opportunities

    See the latest contracts and tenders the council needs and find out how to apply

  • Islington Anchor Institutions Network

    Ten of Islington's biggest organisations have joined together to form this network and encourage locals to find work with them

  • Archway Creative Enterprise Zone

    Find out how we are supporting creativity to thrive in Islington with the Archway Creative Enterprise Zone

  • Filming in Islington

    Islington Council works with FilmFixer Ltd to support film makers and give them the chance to use many of the interesting locations and buildings in the borough

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