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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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Tenant Management Organisations (TMOs)

What Tenant Management Organisations (TMOs) in Islington are for, how we work with them, and how to set up your own.

  1. TMO overview
  2. What a TMO is
  3. How to set up a TMO
  4. After the TMO has been set up
  1. Get help to set up a TMO
  2. Support and advice
  3. TMOs in Islington
  4. Complain about a TMO

How to set up a TMO

Steps you need to take when setting up a TMO. 

Before setting up a TMO, you must take these steps: 

  1. Form a resident group   
     
    You must bring together a group of tenants and leaseholders to talk about taking over some housing management. There must be at least 25 properties occupied by secure council tenants in the area the group want to manage.  

  2. Get community support  
     
    The group must get the support of residents where they live. 

  3. Conduct a ballot  
     
    The group must hold a secret ballot (like an election) of tenants and leaseholders in the area to make sure there is support for a TMO. The majority must vote ‘agree’ to start running a TMO. 

  4. Participate in a ‘competency assessment’  
     
    The group must participate in a ‘competency assessment’. This is to demonstrate the TMO can manage the services. Members must show they have the skills and knowledge needed to be successful. An approved government assessor will do the assessment.  

Get help and support to set up a TMO

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