Hounslow’s spending priorities for 2022/23
Community Solutions
The council will invest £850,000 in its innovative Community Solutions model, which connects residents with the right services so that their needs are met before they are in crisis. We know these are challenging times for residents facing multiple pressures. Through Community Solutions’ early interventions, we are better able to address resident needs before they escalate and save public money in the long-term.
Adult social care
The borough has seen a huge rise in demand for adult social care, so the council tax rise includes a 1% precept which will go towards these rising costs.
Special educational needs
There is also increasing demand for services to support children with additional needs and the council wants to provide high-quality services to give these young people the best possible start in life.
Vulnerable children
The council will be investing in additional social workers who will work closely in partnership with staff in schools and community partners to support children who are potentially at risk, as well as supporting families to protect children from harm through early intervention.
There will also be a £2.7million investment to build a new children’s home in Feltham to improve facilities for looked after children.
Climate and environment
As part of its commitment to reach net zero by 2030, the council will invest in encouraging green enterprise and innovation, supporting the workforce to develop green skills and creating low carbon neighbourhoods.
An additional £5.4m investment will help deliver major improvements to the borough’s parks, plus £1.5m over three years for community-led transport schemes.
Community safety
The council has boosted its work to make our communities safer with a new team of officers working alongside the community, the police and other partners to tackle issues and will continue to fund additional police officers to increase the visible presence on the borough’s streets.
