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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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Public toilets

Where to find public toilets in Islington and how to report a problem.

Find a public toilet

Find automated, accessible toilets that are open 24 hours at:

  • Holloway Road, at the junction with Camden Road, N7 ORN
  • Seven Sisters Road, at the junction with Fonthill Road, N4 3GG
  • Highbury Crescent, near Highbury Pool, N5 1RN
  • Highbury Fields, next to the tennis courts near Highbury Grove
  • Newington Green, N16 9PX
  • Islington Green, Essex Road, N1 8DU
  • City Road, at the junction with Central Street, EC1V 8AY

There is also an accessible toilet with an attendant at Chapel Market.

Changing Places toilets

Changing Places toilets are larger toilets with special equipment, like hoists and adult-sized changing benches.

Find Changing Places toilets at:

  • Sobell Leisure Centre, N7 7NY
  • Brickworks Community Centre, N4 4BY
  • 222 Upper Street, N1 1XR

Find more toilets

You can find more public toilets on the Toilets4London app.

This includes toilets in:

  • council buildings and libraries
  • shops and businesses

Report a problem

If you find a problem with a public toilet, you can:

Improving public toilets

We are working to improve public toilets across Islington, including adding more accessible features. 

For more information, read our accessible public toilets strategy.

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