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Some online services unavailable on Saturday 23 November and Monday 25 November

Due to essential maintenance some of our online services will be unavailable over the next few days.

  • On Saturday 23 November between 9am–5pm you will be unable to view your council tax, council tax support and housing benefits accounts or documents while we upgrade our systems.
  • On Monday 25 November between 6–11pm our online parking services will be unavailable. During this time, you won’t be able to review or pay for parking tickets or buy parking permits or visitor vouchers.

We are sorry for any inconvenience while we carry out these necessary works.

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Scrap metal dealer licence

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

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You will also need to obtain a basic disclosure criminal conviction certificate for each person listed on the application form. 

You should also consider whether you need to register with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Scrap metal dealers are now obliged to check and keep copies of a customer's proof of identity. 

You will also need to submit evidence of any waste carrier permits issued by the Environment Agency.

You can apply online via the GOV.UK website.

Apply online

Alternatively, you can download and complete the application form from ‘Useful documents’ below and email it to trading.standards@islington.gov.uk and we can take payment over the phone.

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