Council proceeds at pace with Hounslow Streetspace initiatives to reallocate road space to pedestrians and cyclists and create more space for businesses to safely reopen
On 7 May 2020, Hounslow Council announced a whole raft of new traffic measures that it was implementing…
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Schools need clarity over summer opening, says Council Education Lead
Schools need clarity over how they are expected to operate over the summer, the Council’s Education Lead has stressed to government.
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Council provides travel support for school staff
In advance of the borough’s schools opening their doors to younger pupils from Monday 1 June, Hounslow Council is keen to reduce travel by car as far as possible.
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Ealing and Hounslow Councils: joint statement on Gunnersbury Park Café fire
In the early hours of this morning (29 May 2020) eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to a fire at the Gunnersbury Park Café on Popes Lane in Ealing.
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Government decision not to fund free school meals labelled ‘disgrace’
Hounslow Council’s Lead Member for education has labelled as a ‘disgrace’ the Government’s decision not to fund free school meals during half-term
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Hounslow Council supports month long London Trading Standards Campaign
Hounslow Council announced this week it is fully behind the brand new trading standards campaign launched by London Councils.
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Dan Mason Drive in Dukes Meadows closed in time for bank holiday weekend to improve safety and help social distancing
A road in Chiswick has been closed to through traffic from today as the latest in a series of fast-tracked measures to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians goes live.
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One-to-one Adult Cycle Training for Hounslow residents returns next week
As Lockdown rules and regulations become more relaxed, Hounslow Council has reintroduced its ever popular adult cycle training from next Tuesday, 26 May.
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Financial measures needed to support communities and boost economies
Cllr Shantau Rajawat, Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services has written to Robert Jenrick MP urging him to take financial measures to support Hounslow’s communities and businesses.
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Vote on the best names for our kid goats!
Hounslow Council and GreenSpace 360 have announced the four entries shortlisted in their competition to name goat triplets.
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Live Q&A with the Leader
Cllr Steve Curran, Leader of Hounslow Council, will be hosting a live Q&A on the Councils response to coronavirus and its impact on the borough.
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Waste and recycling collections over spring bank holiday
Update on waste and recycling collections for spring bank holiday from Monday 25 May 2020.
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Govt announcement about schools causes concern and confusion says Cabinet Member
A statement from Cllr Tom Bruce, Cabinet Member for Education, Youth & Children’s Services, on the re-opening of schools
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Statement from Hounslow Council on Thames Walkway and Chiswick Boathouse funding
Councillor Tom Bruce, Cabinet Member for Education, Youth & Children’s Services at Hounslow Council statement.
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Russell Grant thanks Borough of Hounslow for keeping the Middlesex flag flying
A little known day is being celebrated this week by thousands of residents across the county
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Care services at risk if Government doesn’t cover coronavirus costs
Support for about 1,300 people who receive care is at risk in Hounslow if the Government fails to deliver on its commitment to fully fund councils’ response to coronavirus, the Council has…
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Shisha Lounge fined £20k for illegal operation
A Hounslow resident has been fined almost £20,000 for illegally operating a shisha lounge from his property on Kingsley Road, Hounslow
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Please enjoy our parks but use them responsibly
The Government guidance on using parks and open spaces in England has changed from Wednesday, 13 May 2020, to enable people to use the parks and in different and better ways than before.
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Space Waye reuse and recycling centre reopening to the public for essential visits only
Space Waye and other Household Reuse and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across west London will reopen from Monday 18 May 2020 for strictly ESSENTIAL USE ONLY.
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Transform a life and foster for Hounslow
The coronavirus pandemic has done nothing to reduce the need for fostering across the UK. Foster Care Fortnight, Monday 11 - Sunday 24 May, is the UK’s biggest foster care awareness raising…
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Message from Council Leader Steve Curran on coronavirus recovery strategy
Leader of the Council, Cllr Steve Curran, makes statement following on from last night’s announcement from the Prime Minister about the Government’s coronavirus recovery strategy.
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New traffic measures to improve road safety and help social distancing
A range of traffic-management measures are being rolled out across Hounslow to help keep pedestrians and cyclists healthy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Brentford FC Community Sports Trust deliver game-changing activity packs to children and young people across Hounslow
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust launched a new community initiative yesterday (7 May 2020) which saw dozens of children receive free activity packs.
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Hounslow Hub handles 11,000 calls in one month
Hounslow Community Hub has so far handled 11,000 calls and emails as part of the Council’s efforts to ensure the borough’s most vulnerable and isolated residents are cared for.
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Improvement works continue at Dukes Meadows
New measures to improve Dukes Meadows to make it safer for people to enjoy for both cycling and walking will come into force this month.
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Hounslow Council suspends Thriving Communities Fund for 2020/2021
Hounslow Council has decided to suspend any announcements on awarding local projects a Thriving Community Fund.
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Sad news for Hounslow with death of former councillor
Former Councillor David Mockeridge, who was a Labour Member for Hounslow Heath Ward (which at the time, mostly covered Hounslow West) from 1982 to 1998 has died at home aged 73
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Foodbank receives high praise from Lord Lieutenant
Hounslow’s Community Foodbox, which provides essential food supplies to the needy all over the borough, received high praise from an unusual source this week.
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Future secure for rowing in Chiswick
Hounslow Council and Thames Tradesmen’s Rowing Club have reached agreement for TTRC to retain its lease of the Chiswick Boat House and develop its facilities.
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Hounslow Council urges consideration for other users on narrow towpaths
Hounslow Council has issued further guidance throughout towpaths near the River Thames in order to maintain safe social distance measures. Additional signage has been introduced following reports of…
