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Useful contacts

Find a list of useful contacts below

Business advice and support

Visit online for up-to-date information and support for businesses including business recovery, financial support, operating safely advice, recruitment support and

Affordable workspace

We are creating new and genuinely affordable office workspaces across the borough. Each workspace is run by a provider that delivers a range of education, training and job opportunities for local people and small businesses.

Trading standards

Contact us for advice on the sale of goods, consumer protection laws, underage and proxy sales, illegal street trading, counterfeit goods and more.

Email: trading.standards@islington.gov.uk

Telephone: 020 7527 3198

Parking

Everything you need to know about parking, including applying for a business permit, buying business visitor vouchers, paying a fine and parking restrictions, can be found on our parking webpages. You can also apply for a universal parking permit that is valid across the borough.

Rubbish and recycling collections for businesses

Our business waste and recycling collection service is high quality, competitively priced and can be tailored to meet your business need. You can choose from a wide range of flexible collection options, using either bins or sacks, and we offer a confidential waste service. Just call our Commercial Waste team for further information.

Please note: your business has a statutory duty to store, transport and dispose of waste legally. Should you need advice or guidance on complying with legislation the team will be happy to help.

Telephone: 020 7527 4900

Reporting anti-social behaviour

If you are bothered by anti-social behaviour, for example noise, rowdy groups or nuisance behaviour, report it so we can help. 

Telephone: 020 7527 7272

Planning application advice

Book an appointment with an experienced Planning Officer for advice before you submit your application to help resolve issues upfront and speed up the process.

iWork for Business

Our iWork team can help you recruit locally, develop a flexible and diverse workforce with the right skills for your organisation, and provide advice on apprenticeships and how to become a Living Wage employer.

Email: iwork@islington.gov.uk

Advice on construction projects

Our Building Control service ensures your project complies with national building regulations. It is run by qualified, experienced surveyors and we cover all types of building projects from house extensions to major construction projects.

Email: building.control@islington.gov.uk

Telephone: 020 7527 5999

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