Environment news

Greening our schools for a carbon-free future

Multi-million pound plans to make Hounslow’s schools the greenest in London are taking shape.

Published 14 March 2022.

Green grants help borough businesses towards a carbon-cutting future

Hounslow Council is helping borough businesses to reduce their carbon footprint through the Green Innovation Fund.

Published 7 March 2022.

It’s tree-time at Hanworth Park

A historic Hounslow park will have a great green canopy for generations to come, thanks to a tree-planting project that has involved the whole community.

Published 23 February 2022.

Question Time for Hounslow’s Community Reference Groups

Residents of Hounslow who are interested in environmental issues can discover how to get involved with the borough’s Community Reference Groups (CRGs) through a series of online question…

Published 18 February 2022.

Hounslow Council highlights health concerns over burning issue of wood fires and stoves

Clean air officers with Hounslow Council are urging residents to think twice before lighting up a wood-burning stove this winter.

Published 10 February 2022.

New plan to tackle flooding approved by Hounslow

A new plan designed to help tackle flooding in the borough has been approved by Hounslow Council.

Published 8 December 2021.

Students encouraged to join Eco-Schools programme and help save the planet

Primary and secondary school children across Hounslow are being encouraged to go green and help the fight against climate change by signing up to a new Eco-Schools programme.

Published 20 October 2021.

Hounslow Council branches out with free tree scheme for residents

Hounslow Council will be giving 500 free trees to residents to help them make the borough greener and combat climate change.

Published 13 October 2021.

Progress continues to make Hounslow a net zero carbon Council

Plans to further reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality for residents are at the heart of a report presented at Hounslow Council’s Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 7 September.

Published 9 September 2021.

Hounslow’s hidden gems revealed during Open House London Festival

Fancy taking a behind-the-scenes tour of some amazing buildings in and around London, or discovering some fantastic urban landscapes?

Published 31 August 2021.

Next stop, Hounslow. Explore Hounslow’s Hidden Gems with new website

The brand-new visitor website inHounslow is putting Hounslow on the map, allowing everyone to explore the borough and have great days out.

Published 12 August 2021.

Hounslow leads way with new urban forest technology mapping

Have you ever wondered how old a tree is? Or perhaps you’ve wanted to check-up on a species while out for a walk?

Published 9 July 2021.

Hounslow Council steps up in new UK Cities Climate Investment Commission as work begins to identify Green Investment opportunities across UK Cities

Cities, investment and innovation experts have launched a Commission which begins the process of identifying a transformational programme of Green Growth for the UK’s cities.

Published 2 July 2021.

Protecting our children’s health from air pollution in Hounslow

To mark Clean Air Day, Hounslow Council is calling for further action to tackle air pollution in the borough and highlighting the actions we can all take to reduce emissions.

Published 17 June 2021.

£18.9m decarbonisation scheme unveiled to help tackle climate change in Hounslow

Hounslow Council is about to begin a major infrastructure programme to help tackle climate change by removing gas boilers from dozens of schools, leisure centres, libraries, and community centres.

Published 19 March 2021.

Hounslow signs first full-fibre agreement

Hounslow Borough Council has signed its first, non-exclusive ‘wayleave agreement’ with award-winning broadband provider, Community Fibre.

Published 19 March 2021.

Borough blossoms with thousands of newly planted trees

Hounslow Council has planted 4,500 trees in 39 locations this winter.

Published 19 March 2021.

Newly recruited team to tackle blight of Borough’s £1m fly-tipping scourge

Hounslow Council has launched a new enforcement team to crack down on those who are guilty of fly-tipping and littering our streets and parks.

Published 19 March 2021.

Almost half of Hounslow bins filled with food waste as campaign launches

Hounslow Council is marking Food Action Waste Week (1-7 March) by challenging residents to make small changes that will make a big difference in the fight against climate change.

Published 1 March 2021.

Drivers in Hounslow urged to stop 'idling'

Motorists who leave their engine running while parked-up are being urged to switch their engine off, at every stop, as part of a campaign to encourage drivers to stop ‘idling’.

Published 22 February 2021.

Full steam ahead to deliver Hounslow’s green recovery

Hounslow Council has unveiled ambitious plans to stimulate the green economy, create jobs and communities of the future, and make Hounslow a carbon neutral borough.

Published 27 January 2021.

Hounslow Council’s ‘cautious welcome’ for Imperial Air Quality report

Hounslow Borough Council has cautiously welcomed a report into the impact of air quality on deaths in Hounslow, published on Monday 25th January.

Published 25 January 2021.