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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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Loading and unloading

When and where you can park to load and unload a vehicle on a public road in Islington

Loading and unloading

In Islington, you can load and unload goods for up to 40 minutes.

Loading and unloading is allowed:

  • on double and single yellow lines (where there are no loading restrictions in place)

  • in resident, shared use and short stay bays.

No waiting time or breaks

If you leave a loading vehicle alone and are not loading or unloading, you may get a parking ticket.

  • Vehicles up to 3.5 tons can only be left for five minutes before getting a ticket.
  • Vehicles more than 3.5 tons can only be left for 10 minutes before getting a ticket.
  • Personal vehicles will get a ticket immediately. 

The 40-minute loading rule does not include parking before or after loading. If you need to park before or after the 40-minute loading time, you must pay to park in a pay and display bay or buy a permission to park notice.

Restrictions

  • You cannot load, unload or park in bus lanes or on yellow lines with loading restrictions.
  • Loading restrictions can be on both single and double yellow lines. You can tell by yellow markings on the kerb and/or an accompanying black and white time plate or sign. Always check the times shown on the signs. Visit GOV.UK for more information about road markings and what they mean.
  • If signs do not show specific days of restrictions, then they are in force every day including Sundays and bank holidays. 
  • Find out more about loading / unloading on council estates.
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