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Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) price increase

All London Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) will be increasing from Monday 7 April 2025. PCNs are designed to deter anti-social and obstructive parking, reduce congestion and make London’s streets clearer and safer.

Payments unavailable on Tuesday 8 April, 9.30am-4.30pm

You will not be able to make any online payments on Tuesday 8 April, 9.30am-4.30pm while we carry out essential maintenance.

This will affect all online payments, including parking permits, parking tickets (PCNs), council tax and rent payments. You will also not be able to make payments using our automated payment line 020 7527 8000 or by calling 020 7527 2000.

If you need to make a payment, please try again after 4.30pm on Tuesday. We are sorry for any inconvenience while we carry out this essential work.

 

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Schools parking

Some schools in Islington can apply for permits they need to use vehicles for school duties. They are called essential services permits.

The school head teacher should apply for permits with a parking account.

  • Cost: £433.20

Apply for a schools permit

What you need to apply

  • Reason that you need the permit.
  • Good quality scans or photographs of vehicle registration documents.

If you are renewing a schools permit, you don't need to reapply or send photos of documents as long as details are the same as before.

Conditions

  • Each school that is eligible can apply for a maximum of three permits.
  • Each permit can have up to four vehicles registered on it.
  • Schools permits will not be issued for staff driving to and from work.