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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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Containers

Apply for a licence to place a container or multiple containers on the highway. 

Requests to place containers (welfare units) temporarily on the highway do not qualify as a skip under the Highways Act 1980. They will only be permitted under exceptional circumstances where they are used to support the council’s wider aims and objectives.

How to apply

You should apply at least 10 working days in advance to give us enough time to process the licence and ensure the co-ordination of works. Make sure you include the correct documentation or we cannot process the licence.

To apply, complete the container licence application form. As part of the application, you must provide:

  • a drawing of the exact location of where containers are to be placed
  • the exact site address if different to where containers will be placed
  • a complete description of what the containers will be used for
  • the estimated dates the licence is require
  • the exact size of the containers
  • confirmation that you hold a public liability policy in for the sum of £10 million or above
  • an emergency contact number available 24 hours a day - this must be displayed on containers at all times

If you require parking bays to be suspended, you must apply for this separately by emailing parkingsuspensions@islington.gov.uk.

Fees and payment

You will be asked to pay:

  • a management fee of £281
  • a rental fee of £291 per week for each single container.

You do not need to pay as part of the online application. If your application is approved, we will provide you with instructions explaining how to pay online by email.

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

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