Hounslow Council


News July 2012

News and press releases for 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
Six of the borough’s parks have received the prestigious Green Flag award, with four retaining their status and two new additions this year
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
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
Duke of Kent visited Chiswick House Gardens to mark the planting of a Black Poplar tree in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
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
Foster carers and their families braved the weather last weekend, to get together for the annual Foster Carers Fun Day
Hounslow households who rely on council tax benefit will be hit hard by Government proposals to withdraw council tax benefit from April next year
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.
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.
Feltham residents are being given the chance to find out how they can help make their neighbourhood safer on Monday 16 July.
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.
The borough will be buzzing with Bollywood, Brassroots and a carnival atmosphere when the Olympic Torch comes through Hounslow on Tuesday 24 July
Low paid council workers in Hounslow have received a welcome boost in their pay packets