Community and living news

Hounslow awards further vital funds to voluntary groups

Hounslow Council has awarded over £300,000 to fifteen voluntary groups as part of its Thriving Communities Funding.

Published 11 September 2023.

Statement on a tragic incident in Bedfont ward

Cllr Shantanu Rajawat and Councillor Ajmer Grewal have issued a joint statement following the incident in Bedfont this week

Published 11 August 2023.

Paws for thought: Take a few minutes to have your say on the Council's PSPO for dogs' consultation

Hounslow Council is asking residents for their views on new proposals to improve how dogs and people can safely share green spaces in the borough.

Published 2 August 2023.

Hounslow’s shining stars celebrated at community event

Hounslow celebrates its Community Stars.

Published 24 July 2023.

Hounslow Council Leader pays tribute to Lord Kerslake

Leader of the Council has paid his respects to former Hounslow Council Chief Executive Lord Kerslake who died over the weekend.

Published 3 July 2023.

Council renews its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant

Hounslow Council hosted an event last week to formally re-sign the Armed Forces Covenant - pledging that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.

Published 30 June 2023.

Community and Family Hubs – bringing essential services closer to home

Hounslow Council is building on its already successful Community Solutions approach to open new Community Hubs and Family Hubs across the borough.

Published 27 June 2023.

Making A Fairer, More Equal Hounslow

Hounslow Council has committed to transform the opportunities and life-chances of communities in the borough’s 30 most disadvantaged neighbourhoods.

Published 21 June 2023.

Leader's statement on King’s Birthday Honours List

The Leader of Hounslow Council, Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, has offered his heartfelt congratulations to Hounslow residents and community members recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

Published 20 June 2023.

Statement from Hounslow Council on the tragic incident in Feltham

Joint statement from Cllr Shantanu Rajawat and Cllr Lily Bath on the tragic incident in Feltham North.

Published 18 June 2023.

Statement from the Leader on tragic incident in Feltham

Leader of the Council, Cllr Shantanu Rajawat has issued a statement following the incident in Feltham yesterday afternoon

Published 17 June 2023.

Hounslow’s Summer of Culture returns in June

Hounslow's Summer of Culture returns for 2023.

Published 16 June 2023.

Sneak preview of Boston Manor House restoration before reopening

Brentford’s historic Boston Manor House has been restored to its former glory following a five-year project.

Published 15 June 2023.

Highlights of the King Charles III Coronation celebrations in Hounslow

Residents across Hounslow joined celebrations to mark the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

Published 12 May 2023.

Council commits to learning from City of Sanctuary network

Earlier this year, we committed to learning from the City of Sanctuary’s local authority network and the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI)’s Migrant Champion Network.

Published 11 May 2023.

One Hounslow Community Stars - celebrating those who shine

Hounslow Council is hosting a new awards event – One Hounslow Community Stars – to recognise and celebrate residents, voluntary groups and businesses who go above and beyond for their…

Published 9 May 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 health champion awarded Coronation honour

Hounslow resident recognised by the King and Queen Consort for contribution to the community.

Published 26 April 2023.

Coronation Champions: putting Hounslow’s volunteers at the heart of the celebrations

New awards launched to celebrate community heroes during Coronation celebrations

Published 29 March 2023.

Good Citizens

Hounslow Citizens Advice (HCA) is the oldest advice charity in the borough, forming in 1939 to help people manage the impacts of World War II.

Published 20 March 2023.

Area forums return to Hounslow

Hounslow Council’s Area Forums return in March and April with five scheduled across the borough, giving residents the chance to meet local councillors and have their say.

Published 10 March 2023.

Embracing Equity to level the playing field

Hounslow Council joined forces with Brentford FC Women’s First Team to celebrate International Women’s Day, 8 March.

Published 8 March 2023.

Leader's statement on one-year anniversary of war in Ukraine

The Leader of Hounslow Council, Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, has issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine.

Published 24 February 2023.

Hounslow Council cements support for LGBT+ community

Hounslow Council has installed a Rainbow Junction in Chiswick Road, consisting of four separate crossings in the colours of the progress pride flag.

Published 3 February 2023.

Hounslow Council awards over £270,000 community funding to local groups

Hounslow Council has awarded over £270,000 to 14 local voluntary and community groups in round two of its Thriving Communities funding (TCF).

Published 26 January 2023.

Hounslow Council launch £500,000 partnership with sight loss charities

Today saw the official launch of a partnership between Hounslow Council, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and the Middlesex Association for the Blind (MAB) at Feltham Assembly Hall.…

Published 11 January 2023.

Statement on the death of Ivybridge boxing coach

Reacting to the sad news of Reece Newcombe's death, Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, Leader of Hounslow Council has paid tribute to his life and contribution to the community in Hounslow

Published 2 December 2022.

Hounslow residents are seeing the light with crucial debt advice

Crosslight Advice are a debt and money advice charity and as cost of living issues deepen for many residents across Hounslow, they are increasingly in demand.

Published 29 November 2022.

Published 25 November 2022.

Come inside, you’re welcome

Hounslow Council has announced a network of over 30 Warm Spaces across the borough, so people have somewhere to go if they cannot afford to keep the heating on at home.

Published 23 November 2022.

The Arts Council England have awarded Gunnersbury Park and Museum the status of National Portfolio Organisation

Gunnersbury Park and Museum has been awarded the National Portfolio Organisation, becoming the first such organisation in Ealing and one of three in Hounslow.

Published 11 November 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.

Caring for the Carers - Hounslow Council offers support sessions on Carers Rights Day

Carers Rights Day takes place on Thursday, 24 November. It's an opportunity for unpaid carers to meet and share their views with Council teams and other organisations.

Published 10 November 2022.

Hounslow Remembers: Services of Remembrance in Hounslow

On Remembrance Sunday, members of Hounslow Council will be attending Services of Remembrance at all nine War Memorials in the borough.

Published 9 November 2022.

Community Fibre’s £6 million broadband investment ensures Hounslow’s communities are connected

Hounslow Council Cabinet agree updates to Digital Strategy as Community Fibre complete broadband rollout to Council homes

Published 26 October 2022.

'Appy' days for care leavers

Hounslow Council are releasing the Hounslow for You (h4u) Care Leavers App to mark Care Leavers Week 2022 (24-28 October).

Published 24 October 2022.

Hounslow restaurants encouraged to make healthier choices commitment

Hounslow Council is working in partnership with local food businesses to make it easier for customers to find restaurants and takeaways serving healthier food.

Published 7 October 2022.

Half a million in funding to support the borough’s blind and partially sighted community

Hounslow Council in partnership with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and the Middlesex Association for the Blind (MAB) have been awarded £500,000 from The National Lottery.

Published 6 October 2022.

Hounslow Council rolls out new animation in local cinemas to support residents

Hounslow Council’s Community Solutions, a collaboration with the borough’s community and voluntary sector, is the subject of a new animation that will run in local cinemas until Christmas.

Published 4 October 2022.

Hundreds of residents seek help at Council Cost of Living event

The inaugural Cost of Living Marketplace welcomed over 250 residents to Hounslow House on Wednesday 28 September.

Published 29 September 2022.

Apply for Hounslow Council’s Thriving Communities Funding

Hounslow Council has opened the second round of its Thriving Communities Fund.

Published 22 September 2022.

New date announced for Cost of Living Marketplace event for Hounslow residents

The Cost of Living Marketplace event has been re-scheduled for Wednesday 28 September as a mark of respect during the mourning period.

Published 6 September 2022.