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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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Islington low traffic neighbourhoods Individual Exemption application form

Complete the fields on the next page to apply for an Individual Exemption permit.

Fields marked with an * are mandatory. Please be prepared to submit evidence (digital documents, scans or clear photos) showing that the applicant/their child(ren):


  • find it considerably difficult to sit in a vehicle for an extended period of time due to a disability or chronic health condition
  • experience overwhelming psychological distress from sitting in a vehicle or re-routing of trips due to a disability or health condition.

Depending on what form of evidence is submitted, applicants may be asked to provide additional evidence.

Islington Council may seek further opinion on the difficulties you identify as part of this application by a professional with experience of conditions such as those identified in the form.

As part of the application process, applicants may also be contacted by phone to discuss details of the evidence they have submitted and the difficulties experienced while travelling by vehicle.

You will also be asked for vehicle registration information (your own or someone else’s).

By completing this form, you confirm that the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge.