Environment news

Mayor of London unveils the UK’s longest ever Green Wall at Chiswick primary school

Despite soaring temperatures, the excitement was palpable last Saturday (29 June 2019) as families, teachers, clergy and public figures gathered at St Mary’s Catholic School in Chiswick.

Published 2 July 2019.

Mayor of London unveils the UK’s longest ever Green Wall at Chiswick primary school

Sadiq Khan unveiled a 400 foot ‘green wall’ in the playground of St Marys School in Chiswick to counteract the air pollution which children were being exposed to from the A4 dual…

Published 2 July 2019.

Hounslow unites with Parliament, other boroughs and the Mayor of London in declaring Climate Emergency as the first ever London Climate Action Week starts

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has declared a climate emergency and this week (1-8 July) is the first ever London Climate Action Week as a direct response to that declaration.

Published 1 July 2019.

Londoners views on air quality - polling results 2019

London Councils’ latest polling on the public’s awareness and understanding of air quality issues in London has been launched to coincide with Clean Air Day (20 June 2019).

Published 21 June 2019.

Public consultation launches on Heathrow Airport Expansion – have your say for Hounslow!

Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) has launched its third consultation today (18 June 2019) outlining its proposals to expand Heathrow Airport, which involves building a new runway, changing how the…

Published 18 June 2019.

Statement from Hounslow Council on reports of elevated pollution levels at Boston Manor Park

Statement on elevated pollution levels at Boston Manor Park

Published 4 June 2019.

Mayor launches air quality monitoring backpacks trial

Mayor launches air quality monitoring backpacks trial to track pollution levels on children’s journeys to school

Published 22 March 2019.

The Great British Spring Clean in Hounslow - Join us for the country’s biggest ever clean-up!

This spring, Keep Britain Tidy is organising the biggest ever national clean-up campaign.

Published 8 March 2019.

Hounslow backs Mayor’s action on air quality

A report published last week shows how the Mayor’s bold measures to tackle London’s filthy air will benefit all Londoners, but particularly those living in the capital’s deprived…

Published 15 January 2019.

Shaping Hounslow for future generations: Local Plan reviews under way

In order to ensure that there are sufficient homes, schools, health provision, jobs, transport infrastructure and green spaces for the future, we must plan for these services now.

Published 11 January 2019.

Bin it your way! Hounslow gets on board with anti gum litter campaign!

This week, the London Borough of Hounslow is rolling out the Chewing Gum Action Group’s ‘Bin it Your Way’ campaign across the borough.

Published 9 October 2018.

London set to become the world’s most walkable city

London’s first ever walking and cycling commissioner, Will Norman, has unveiled the capital’s first Walking Action Plan.

Published 2 August 2018.

Borough gets tough on fly tipping

Fly tipping across the capital remains a problem affecting Hounslow as much as other boroughs.

Published 25 July 2018.

Hounslow Council continues work with community to improve air quality on National Clean Air Day

To mark National Clean Air Day on Thursday 21 June, Hounslow Council rolled out a range of initiatives to improve air quality in Hounslow and highlighted ways residents can do their bit to help.

Published 26 June 2018.

Illegal travellers caught dumping waste moved on from Brentford High Street

A group of illegal travellers have been removed from private land belonging to developers Ballymore on High Street, Brentford.

Published 17 May 2018.

No Messing in Hounslow

Hounslow Council is warning litter louts and fly-tippers that their unacceptable actions could result in a fine of up to £400, or a court appearance, as part of its new No Messing campaign.

Published 13 March 2018.

Hounslow Council issues response to consultations on proposed Heathrow expansion

Hounslow Council has today submitted its response to Heathrow Airport’s two consultations

Published 12 March 2018.

Victory against illegal traveller site fly-tippers

A site occupied by illegal travellers, and around 300 tonnes of waste dumped by the group, has been cleared by Transport for London (TfL), following notification from Hounslow Council

Published 9 February 2018.

Fly-tipping repeat offender caught after dumping chicken carcasses in park

A man who was found to be repeatedly dumping hundreds of raw and cooked chicken carcasses near to Feltham Green Pond has been caught.

Published 23 January 2018.

Enforcing a message to make Hounslow a cleaner, greener borough

Hounslow Council’s enforcement team has been out and about over the last month and issued over 450 FPNs [Fixed Penalty Notice] against fly-tippers and other actions of anti-social behaviour.

Published 1 September 2017.

Dog owner pays huge price for failing to register her pooch properly

A Hounslow resident must pay out nearly £2,000 in fines and costs after not complying to dog microchipping regulations

Published 8 August 2017.

Joint action day helps create cleaner, greener borough

Councillors and police officers joined Hounslow Council’s enforcement team and Hounslow Highways staff on a joint action day to tackle fly tipping and anti-social behaviour in the borough

Published 31 July 2017.

Double fly-tipper caught in the act in Hounslow

A man who was caught by Hounslow Council’s enforcement team twice illegally dumping rubbish in the borough, has been fined £800.

Published 20 July 2017.

Are you a litter lout? Ignore fines at your peril!

Twelve litter louts who thought they could get away with their crime, have been ordered to pay up to almost 1000 per cent more than normal.

Published 6 April 2017.

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