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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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Rent arrears

You will receive a letter in the post notifying you if your rent account has gone into arrears. Getting into rent arrears can have consequences. 

If you have problems paying your rent or already have arrears, you can email us at income.recovery@islington.gov.uk.

Consequences of rent arrears

If we are unable to come to a reasonable agreement or if you do not keep to an agreement, we can refer your case to court. If the court decides to give us possession of your property we may be able to evict you from your home.

Good reasons not to get into arrears

  • If you are evicted from your home for rent arrears the council will not normally rehouse you.
  • You may have trouble getting credits such as loans and hire purchase.
  • You may not be able to get a mortgage as building societies and other lenders may with your permission ask us for a rent payment reference.
  • You will not normally be able to get a transfer or mutual exchange.
  • You will not be allowed to rent a parking facility. If you already rent one, it will be taken away from you.

Universal Credit 

For those who move to Universal Credit you will no longer be able to claim Housing Benefit. Support with your housing costs will be provided as part of a single Universal Credit payment and you will be told what the housing element of your payment is.

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