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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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Road closure licence conditions

Licence conditions for a temporary traffic road closure.

A licence is legally valid for dates stated thereon only.

If an applicant is unable to utilise a licence on the dates it is approved and issued for, a further licence must be applied and paid for. You must request in advance any extension to your submitted dates.

By submitting the request the Council of the London Borough of Islington (hereinafter called “the Council”) to execute the following works for a Temporary Traffic Management Order (TTMO) in accordance with Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991.

A road closure temporary traffic management order will permit a temporary road closure in accordance with section 14(1) of the road traffic regulation act 1984. Please note that, if granted, the maximum period for which it will be valid will be three months.

You are required to complete the following conditions before your road closure licence is approved.

  • To pay the Council the full licence fee.
  • To submit the traffic management plan in relation to this application to Streetworks@islington.gov.uk within 2 working days.
  • To contact Parking Services to arrange for the suspension of any affected parking areas that may have bays or meters and to pay the necessary costs involved.
  • This licence does not include Parking Suspensions. Please email parkingsuspensions@islington.gov.uk for more information.
  • You will be responsible for the provision and costs of traffic management and traffic signs on all affected roads, including any diversionary routes.
  • If temporary traffic signals are agreed as part of this permission, please submit a Temporary Traffic Signals form is submitted to Streetworks@islington.gov.uk
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