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Candidates announced for Brentford East and Syon and Brentford Lock Ward By-Elections

The Statement of Persons Nominated has now been published.

Published 12 February 2025.

Published 31 January 2025.

Council leader seeks Post Office clarity

Cllr Rajawat has written to the Post Office's Chief Executive to express concern about the closure of the main Post Office in Hounslow town centre.

Published 24 December 2024.

Hounslow Council statement on the Government Devolution White Paper

Hounslow Council Leader, Councillor Shantanu Rajawat has issued a statement in response to the publication of the Government’s Devolution White paper.

Published 18 December 2024.

Come to the Gtech Stadium and ask the council – almost - anything

Hounslow’s next Cabinet Question Time will be held at the Gtech Stadium and chaired by Cliff Crown, Chairman of Brentford Football Club.

Published 16 December 2024.

Council pays tribute to the former leader of Hounslow Council, Councillor Dave Wetzel

Hounslow Council regrets to announce the passing of the former leader of Hounslow Council, Councillor Dave Wetzel. 

Published 30 July 2024.

Council pays tribute to former Councillor Leslie Bawn

Hounslow Council regrets to announce the passing of former Councillor Leslie Bawn JP. He represented the Hanworth Ward between 1990 to 1994 and the Feltham South Ward between 1998 to 2002.

Published 19 April 2024.

Only one week left to register to vote, don’t miss out!

The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Mayor of London and London Assembly elections is Tuesday, 16 April.

Published 8 April 2024.

Candidates announced for Mayor of London and London Assembly elections

The Statement of Persons Nominated has now been published.

Published 2 April 2024.

Council Leader’s response to the Chancellor’s budget 2024

Council Leader responds to Chancellor's Budget announcement.

Published 7 March 2024.

Council honours individuals with Aldermen and Alderwomen Titles

Long serving and widely respected former councillors become honorary aldermen and alderwomen.

Published 7 March 2024.

Hounslow wins £185,000 funding to improve planning and public spaces with digital technology

Hounslow Council has secured a total of £185,000 in funding from the government’s Digital Planning Improvement Fund.

Published 29 February 2024.

Brentford & Syon to kick off next round of Area Forums

Hounslow Council's Area Forums are returning soon, with Brentford & Syon up first.

Published 23 February 2024.

An ambitious budget for Hounslow

Hounslow Council sets out its budget proposals for 2024/25.

Published 13 February 2024.

Hounslow Council Leader prepares for tough budget setting as council finances remain under pressure

Leader of the Council’s response to the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement

Published 21 December 2023.

Welcome to Jake Bacchus, our new Executive Director of Finance and Resources

Hounslow’s new Executive Director of Finance and Resources appointed

Published 19 December 2023.

Council pays tribute to former Councillor

Hounslow Council mark the passing of former Cllr Pieter Betlem who represented Chiswick Riverside Ward between 1974 and 1990

Published 19 December 2023.

Final Area Forums of 2023 approaching

Hounslow Council's Area Forums are returning for the final round of 2023.

Published 10 November 2023.

All the fun of the forums

Hounslow Council's Area Forums are returning.

Published 4 September 2023.

Landmark vision approved for quality housing design in Hounslow

The Council has approved the new ‘Quality Housing in Hounslow: A Vision’ document to improve the quality of new homes built in the borough.

Published 24 July 2023.

Giving Back to the Community: The Legacy of King Charles III's Coronation

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust and Hounslow Borough Council hope The Big Help Out will inspire people across West London to continue giving back to the community beyond the King’s…

Published 27 April 2023.

Hounslow gears up to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla

Events to celebrate the Kings coronation will take place across the borough, including at libraries, schools and in the community.

Published 26 April 2023.

Hounslow residents need photo identification to vote at elections

Residents in the London Borough of Hounslow will need to show photo identification to vote at future elections.

Published 16 January 2023.

Hounslow warns of tough decisions ahead as council finances put under pressure

Local Gov Finance Settlement response from the Leader of the Council.

Published 12 January 2023.

Leader's statement on New Year's Honours list

The Leader of Hounslow Council, Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, offered his heartfelt congratulations to Steve Curran for being awarded an MBE.

Published 1 January 2023.

Hounslow joins calls on the Government to ensure London isn’t left behind in levelling up agenda

The Council has responded to the publication of the new Centre for London report, ‘London’s Contribution in the UK.

Published 1 December 2022.

Hounslow honours fallen heroes

Hounslow has paid tribute to the Armed Forces as members of the Council are set to attend Services of Remembrance at all nine War Memorials in the borough.

Published 10 November 2022.

Hounslow marks 40th twin-town anniversary with Issy-les-Moulineaux

The Council and Hounslow Chamber of Commerce celebrate 40th anniversary of town-twinning with Issy-les-Moulineaux in France.

Published 29 September 2022.

Arrangements for Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral procession through Hounslow

Hounslow is privileged and honoured to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, as she departs London to her final resting place at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.

Published 16 September 2022.