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Elections on 2 May

Elections for the next Mayor of London and London Assembly members, as well as the by-election for Hillrise ward, will take place on Thursday 2 May.

You must now show photo ID when you vote at polling stations. See a full list of accepted forms of ID. You can also apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate in place of photo ID. The deadline to apply for this is 5pm, Wednesday 24 April.

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Standard licence conditions for sexual entertainment venues

Licensed sex entertainment venues in Islington are expected to adhere to the conditions outlined below.

  1. General
  2. Management
  3. Premises
  4. Advertising
  1. Admission
  2. Performers
  3. Customers

General

  • the licensee must remain in personal control of the premises at all times that it is trading or nominate in writing an individual over the age of 18 with the authority to direct activities within the premises. 
  • the licensee shall notify us in writing of any change in directors, trustees, partners or other persons concerned in the management of the licensed activities within fourteen days of such change. 
  • the licensee shall provide in a timely fashion copies of any documents reasonably required by an authorised officer of the council to prove compliance with this licence. 
  • the licensee must give written notice to us if s/he wishes to surrender the licence. 
  • we reserve the right to amend or alter these conditions (provided that such change will not prevent the operators from viably carrying on the business of the premises) following consultation with licensees. 
  • the meaning of 'sexual entertainment' is given in Section 27 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009. 
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