Community and living news

Free community dining supports people struggling with their weekly shop

Hounslow Council’s freshly refurbished kitchen at Bedfont Lane Community Centre, is being put to excellent use with the arrival of FoodCycle and some first-rate volunteers.

Published 16 May 2025.

Hounslow Council to host free event celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Residents from across Hounslow are invited to celebrate this important occasion at Holy Trinity Church, Hounslow High Street, on Tuesday 3 December.

Published 31 October 2024.

Remembrance Sunday 2024 services in Hounslow

Details of Remembrance Sunday services in Hounslow.

Published 25 October 2024.

Mayor of Hounslow unveils English National Mural in Feltham Town Centre

The Mayor of Hounslow recently unveiled a one-of-a-kind mosaic on the walkway at Feltham station in July.

Published 26 July 2024.

Hounslow survey shows very high resident satisfaction

More than 80% of residents are satisfied with Hounslow as a place to live, and three-quarters think the Council is doing a good job, a new independent residents’ survey has found.

Published 24 July 2024.

Hounslow recognises unsung community heroes at awards ceremony

Hounslow Council's Community Stars Awards celebrates Hounslow heroes.

Published 23 July 2024.

New guided tours launch in Hounslow

Hounslow Council have launched a new outdoor initiative, ‘Tours & Trails’, whereby residents and visitors can access free, self-guided tours across the borough.

Published 16 July 2024.

Published 27 May 2024.

One Hounslow Community Stars' Awards open for nominations

Hounslow Council is calling for nominations for the annual One Hounslow Community Stars awards event – to recognise and celebrate residents, voluntary groups and businesses!

Published 15 May 2024.

Shining lights for Dementia-Friendly Hounslow

The lights at Hounslow House will turn blue on Monday, 13 May to show the Council’s support for Dementia Action Week.

Published 9 May 2024.

Published 11 April 2024.

Celebrating International Women’s Day!

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re featuring the great contributions the Women of Hounslow are making to our borough.

Published 7 March 2024.

All the fun of the volunteers fair

Boston Manor House will be hosting the West London Volunteer Fair on Wednesday 20 March from 10am to 1pm.

Published 5 March 2024.

Question Time comes to West Thames College

Hounslow Council has scheduled another Question Time event, at West Thames College on Wednesday 28 February from 6.30pm.

Published 5 February 2024.

Hounslow Holocaust event invites residents to remember and learn

Hounslow Council hosted a special event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with a Holocaust survivor’s descendant sharing the story of his mother, Marie Stein 1929 to 2016.

Published 23 January 2024.

Hounslow Council Leader congratulates New Year Honour 2024 recipients

Hounslow Council leader Shantanu Rajawat has congratulated Hounslow-related recipients of the 2024 New Year Honours List.

Published 3 January 2024.

A warm welcome awaits across Hounslow

Hounslow Council and partners to provide warm spaces and places for residents this winter

Published 5 December 2023.

Council and local schools help shine a spotlight on eliminating violence against women and girls

Hounslow Council and Chiswick School have collaborated to mark the annual UN-led 16 Days of Activism and teach children about Gender-Based violence

Published 4 December 2023.

Hounslow Council Leader issues response following Autumn Statement

Hounslow Council Leader Cllr Shantanu Rajawat has issued the following statement in response to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement.

Published 23 November 2023.

Council Question Time Chair announced

Hounslow Council has announced Sally Smith, The Chief Operating Officer of The West London Chamber of Commerce, as the Chair for Cabinet Question Time on 6 December, at Feltham Assembly Hall.

Published 22 November 2023.

Council wins multiple RSPCA awards two years in a row

The Council’s Animal Welfare Team has been awarded gold in the RSPCA Pawprints Award in two categories

Published 8 November 2023.

Hounslow Remembers

The London Borough of Hounslow will mark Remembrance Sunday on 12 November with parades, services, and the laying of wreaths, arranged by Royal British Legion branches and other community groups.

Published 6 November 2023.

Hounslow Council statement on the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza

Statement from Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, Leader of Hounslow Council on the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza

Published 18 October 2023.

Thorpe Park DFN Project SEARCH interns strap in for the ride!

Thorpe Park is the latest business to provide supported internships for young people from Hounslow with special educational needs, through DFN Project SEARCH.

Published 11 October 2023.

Hounslow residents are invited to 'Get Digital' at council run event

Learn more about digital services and getting online securely and efficiently at the next Hounslow Gets Digital event.

Published 9 October 2023.

Feltham’s first with new Community and Family Hubs - advice and support, closer to home

Feltham is the first area to benefit from a new network of local hubs, featuring venues that offer support and access to services, plus other community related activities.

Published 20 September 2023.

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.

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.