News and press releases for July 2012
Olympic Cycling Road Races this weekend
Fri, 27 July 2012
Fri, 27 July 2012
Although the route does not pass through the borough, it will have a major impact on the road transport network in south-west London
Hounslow's parks fly the green flag for excellence
Fri, 20 July 2012
Fri, 20 July 2012
Six of the borough’s parks have received the prestigious Green Flag award, with four retaining their status and two new additions this year
Census reveals Hounslow's population tops 250,000 for the first time
Fri, 20 July 2012
Fri, 20 July 2012
The population of Hounslow grew to more than a quarter of a million over the last decade, according to the first figures published from the 2011 census
Hounslow highlights traffic and travel advice ahead of the Games
Thu, 19 July 2012
Thu, 19 July 2012
With the Olympic Games now only a week away, the borough will see some changes to the local road transport network as Hounslow prepares for London 2012
Royal visitor makes Jubilee visit to Chiswick House Gardens
Wed, 18 July 2012
Wed, 18 July 2012
Duke of Kent visited Chiswick House Gardens to mark the planting of a Black Poplar tree in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Summer activities for children, young people and families
Tue, 17 July 2012
Tue, 17 July 2012
With the summer holidays fast approaching, parents are spoiled for choice for things to do to keep their children entertained
Foster carers fun day
Mon, 16 July 2012
Mon, 16 July 2012
Foster carers and their families braved the weather last weekend, to get together for the annual Foster Carers Fun Day
15,000 claimants in Hounslow affected by council tax benefit changes
Mon, 16 July 2012
Mon, 16 July 2012
Hounslow households who rely on council tax benefit will be hit hard by Government proposals to withdraw council tax benefit from April next year
Local children blow their own trumpet for Mayor
Fri, 13 July 2012
Fri, 13 July 2012
Pupils from Green Dragon Primary School in Brentford and Victoria Junior School in Feltham performed at an event hosted by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.
Boulton House helps keep London safe during the 2012 Games
Fri, 13 July 2012
Fri, 13 July 2012
The tallest building in the London Borough of Hounslow will take a on a new role during the Olympics, helping to keep the capital safe.
Have your say on keeping Feltham safe
Thu, 12 July 2012
Thu, 12 July 2012
Feltham residents are being given the chance to find out how they can help make their neighbourhood safer on Monday 16 July.
Armed Forces Community Covenant signing
Wed, 11 July 2012
Wed, 11 July 2012
Stronger links between the borough’s military, community and council were reaffirmed on Monday 9 July when representatives from all the agencies came together to sign the Armed Forces Community Covenant.
Community gets fired up for Olympic flame
Wed, 04 July 2012
Wed, 04 July 2012
The borough will be buzzing with Bollywood, Brassroots and a carnival atmosphere when the Olympic Torch comes through Hounslow on Tuesday 24 July
Boost for low paid workers
Wed, 04 July 2012
Wed, 04 July 2012
Low paid council workers in Hounslow have received a welcome boost in their pay packets
