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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 until Friday.  

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 on Thursday and Friday 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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Scrap metal dealer licence

Anyone buying or selling scrap metal must be licensed by their local authority.

  1. Overview
  2. Licence fees
  1. After you apply
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After you apply

We must process your application before it can be granted. 

If you have not heard from us within six weeks, please get in contact by emailing trading.standards@islington.gov.uk.

If you are applying for a scrap metal collector's licence, you need to supply a passport-style photo of the applicant. You can send this to Trading Standards, 222 Upper Street, London N1 1XR.

Commenting on a licence

In cases where comments or complaints are made, the application will be decided by our licensing subcommittee at a public hearing. 

The hearing will normally take place within four weeks following the initial 28-day representation period. All concerned parties will be invited to attend the hearing and they will be given the opportunity to discuss their application or representation and ask questions of other parties present.

You have a right to appeal the decision, but please contact us in the first instance. Appeals must be made to the local magistrates’ court.

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