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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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Get money off your Council Tax bill

Find and apply for a discount on your Council Tax bill.

Any Council Tax discounts that we confirm with you will be included on your standard annual bill.

If you apply close to when we send out annual bills, usually in March, your bill may not show any discount. Sign into or register for your My Islington account and set up online billing so you can see any changes to your bill as soon as we have updated the system.

You will need to find your Council Tax account number or be signed into My Islington to apply for these discounts.

We may ask you to give us proof of the information you tell us.

  • Single person discount

    You can get 25% off your bill if you're the only person 18 or over living in your home - use the form to apply, cancel if something has changed or respond to a review letter

  • Student discount

    Apply for a student discount if you and the other people you live with are in full-time education

  • Older person's discount

    Apply for a council tax discount if you are state pension age or older

  • Disability discount

    If any room in your home has been adapted for you or for a disabled person who lives with you, you could get a lower council tax bill

  • Get or give care discount

    If you get or give care you may be be able to get a lower council tax bill

  • Severely Mentally Impaired (SMI) discount

    If you are registered as having a mental impairment you may be entitled to a discount

  • Council Tax support

    Find out how you can get help with paying your Council Tax if you are on a low income

  • Further discounts

    There are some other circumstances that may entitle you to money off your council tax bill

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