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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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Electric vehicle charging points

To improve air quality and reduce vehicle emissions, we are working with operators to provide more charging points for electric vehicles (EVs) in Islington.

Find an electric vehicle charging point 

There are over 600 on-street charging points in Islington. 

Visit Zapmap to see all of the charging points

    Charging networks in Islington

    • Total Energies operate mostly 7kW chargers. There is no maximum time limit but users are charged per minute of use.
    • BP Pulse operate 50kW chargers. Some are for taxis only. They take contactless card payment and there is a one-hour maximum time limit. 
    • Ubitricity operate lamppost charging points in Islington. You must comply with parking restrictions and ensure your cable is not a trip hazard or obstructing the footway. Stow excess cable under your vehicle or along the road against the curb.
    • ESB operate 50kW chargers. Some are for taxis only. They take contactless card payment and there is a one-hour maximum time limit. 

    If a charging point is not working, you must contact the network operator.

    You can also find charging points at supermarkets, petrol stations, hotels and office buildings. 

    Share your views 

    We share our proposals for charging points in Islington on Let's Talk Islington. You can influence our plans for charging points in Islington by sharing your views.

    Search for charging point proposals on Let's Talk or register for Let's Talk to be notified of new consultations.

    Request a charging point

    When choosing new charging point locations, we look at the demand for charging points in the area. We also consider electricity availability, parking rules, footway space, and preserving history and heritage.

    Help us find areas where there is high demand for charging points by asking for a charging point close to your home.

    Ask for a charging point

    Apply for a charging point grant

    You could get a grant to help towards the cost of installing an electric vehicle charging point at your home.

    Check your eligibility for a charging point grant.

    Charging safely at home

    If you have a charging point at home, do not run a cable from your property across the public footway. This is a safety hazard.


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