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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. 

Jobs and careers

Council pension scheme

Islington Council is responsible for the administration of the council pension fund under the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Regulations 2014 and 2008 Scheme amending Regulations.

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government or working for other employers participating in the scheme.

  • Members

    The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government or working for other employers participating in the scheme.

  • Pensioner

    Islington Council pensions are paid on the 6th of each month.

  • Employer

    If you wish to be part of Islington Council’s Pension Fund as an LGPS Employer, you will need to be a body listed in Schedule 2 of the LGPS 2013 Regulations

  • About the pensions fund

    Islington Council maintains a pension fund to finance the scheme benefits built up by scheme members.

  • News

    The latest news and updates about the council's pensions scheme

  • Privacy notice

    This privacy notice applies to the London Borough of Islington Pension Fund.

  • Contact us

    The Council’s Pension Staff are trained to assist you with any queries you have in relation to your local government pension. Whatever your query, we are here to help. Feedback is very important to us to improve our service.

  • Annual Benefits Statements

    A summary of the estimated value of your pension

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