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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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Building materials

For permission to place building materials on the highway, you must apply for a licence.

How to apply

You must apply at least 10 working days in advance to give us enough timel to process the licence and ensure the coordination of works. Make sure you include the correct documentation or we cannot process the licence.

To apply, you will need to complete the online application form. As part of the application, you must provide:

  • The exact location where the building materials will be placed
  • The exact site address if this is different to the location where building materials will be placed
  • A complete description and information about the extent of works to be carried out on site
  • The estimated dates the licence is required
  • Conformation that you hold a public liability policy in for the sum of £10 million or above
  • An emergency contact number which is available 24 hours a day

If you will need to suspend parking, you must apply for this separately. Email parkingsuspensions@islington.gov.uk.

Deposit and fees

The deposit is £100 per square metre of highway to be occupied by materials. The deposit is held to cover the costs of any damage caused to the highways that may occur during works.

You must also pay a management fee. This is based on the value of your deposit.

Deposit and fee

Deposit value

Management fee

£750 or less (level 1)

£540

£751 - £1,500 (level 2)

£795

£1,501- £3,000 (level 3)

£1,266

£3,001-£6,000 (level 4)  

£1,520

£6001 or more (level 5)

The fee is 40% of the deposit

You do not need to pay as part of the application form. If your application is approved, we will be in touch by email with payment instructions.

The licence is granted for up to a three-month period and extension fees apply beyond this.

The licence fee is payable if you apply and later cancel once officers have inspected the site location. 

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