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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. 

Bicycle

Bike parking on estates

Learn about the types of bike parking available on estates for both residents and visitors, plus how to request parking.

On council estates in Islington, we have provided over 300 covered bicycle storage facilities for residents, securely accommodating over 3,000 bikes, and over 100 locations have Sheffield stands, offering parking for over 840 visitor bikes.

These are for adult bicycles and bicycles designed for children aged ten and over.

Resident bicycle parking on estates

The types of bike parking you can get on an estate include:

  • hangars: secure private space with room for six bikes
  • shelters: secure private space, various designs and sizes
  • rooms: secure private rooms
  • lockers: individual secure bike lockers.

Visitor bicycle parking

  • Sheffield stands: each stand can accommodate two bikes.

Request bicycle parking on your estate 

To request the bicycle parking on your estate, please complete the online application form.

Apply for bicycle parking on your estate

Pay for your estate bicycle parking

Contact us

To suggest a new bike storage facility on your estate, email housing.transport@islington.gov.uk.

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