Mayor's Blog

Out and About with the Mayor

The Mayor of Hounslow 2022-23 is Councillor Raghwinder Siddhu. He was first elected to the Council in 2018 and represents the Bedfont Ward. Since taking office in May 2022, the Mayor has been busy supporting the borough, as well as fundraising for his chosen charity - Polio and Children in Need Charity (Registered Charity Number 1096394).

Mayor Siddhu has been continuing his work in the borough by attending multiple community events across the past few months. 

Dukes Meadows 

On Friday, 13 January, the Mayor officially opened Dukes Meadows footbridge in Chiswick. 

The opening ceremony included pupils from Chiswick School performing in a steel pan band and a flash mob dance. 

Cost of Living Marketplace 

The Mayor attended the first of many Cost of Living Market Places to kick start 2023. The event was held at Hounslow House, and featured advice, guidance and information for residents around Cost of Living support in the borough. 

New Years Day Parade 

The Mayor attended the annual New Years Day parade alongside Feltham Arts, who represented the borough wit their ‘One Hounslow’ performance. 

West London Chamber of Commerce Awards 

The Mayor joined Leader of the Council, Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, Deputy Leader, Councillor Katherine Dunne and local MP Seema Malhotra at the West London Chamber of Commerce Awards, celebrating the contribution of Hounslow based businesses across west London. 

Lampton School students visited the Mayor in the Parlour  

Students of Lampton School designed and made the Council’s Mace Box out of old benches from the school under the supervision of their DT Technician – Mr Wayland Mallen. 

Bedfont Primary School visit 

Pupils at Bedfont Primary School were chosen to design The Mayor’s Christmas Card in December 2022. Amira from Falcon Class was selected as the winner and presented a medal by the Mayor when he visited in December. 

Charlotte House Care Home Visit 

The Mayor visited Charlotte House Care Home in Isleworth to meet the team and the residents.

Alongside these events, the Mayor has also taken part in:

• The All-Saints Ceremony at Holy Trinity Church, Hounslow 
• A tree planting ceremony at Feltham Green as part of the Queens Canopy Platinum Jubilee project 
• The first Hounslow Assembly at Brentford Gtech Stadium, bringing businesses and key stakeholders together to create a better future for Hounslow 
• The annual Foster Care Awards 

And many, many more. 

If you would you like the Mayor to attend your event, please get in touch with Mayor@hounslow.gov.uk.