Parking, transport and streets news

Hounslow goes live with new contactless card parking machines – the first-of-their-kind in UK

A new card payment scheme launched across 13 car parks and seven park and shop locations across Hounslow today.

Published 28 February 2024.

Council appoints new parking provider

Hounslow Council has successfully negotiated a new parking enforcement contract with NSL which starts on 1 December 2023.

Published 27 November 2023.

Statement on highway and public safety at the new Ballymore/Morrisons site in Brentford

Update on the temporary traffic management system at the new Morrisons site in Brentford.

Published 20 November 2023.

Statement on Brooks Lane footbridge

Update on Network Rail’s intention to replace the footbridge at Brooks Lane, Chiswick

Published 27 October 2023.

Published 13 October 2023.

Statement on Brooks Lane footbridge

Statement on Network Rail’s intention to replace the footbridge at Brooks Lane, Chiswick

Published 9 October 2023.

Hounslow Council statement on highway and public safety at the new Ballymore/Morrisons site in Brentford

The Council has outlined it's concerns for highway and public safety at the new Morrisons site in Brentford.

Published 26 September 2023.

Wheels away: Hounslow Council marks World Car Free Day with Play Streets

Hounslow Council teamed up with transport charity Sustrans and two local schools in the borough to host Play Streets sessions to mark World Car Free Day on Friday, 22 September.

Published 22 September 2023.

Have your say on reimagining the streets of Hounslow

Hounslow Council, has today, launched its joint draft kerbside and parking consultations as part of the Council’s wider, ambitious plans for a healthier, greener and cleaner borough.

Published 18 September 2023.

Hounslow Council awarded 130k to improve the borough’s railway stations

Hounslow Council have been successful in securing more than £130,000 from the South Western Railway (SWR) Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF).

Published 9 August 2023.

Deputy Leader's statement on Lime Bikes

The Deputy Leader of Hounslow Council, Councillor Katherine Dunne, has issued a statement on Lime Bikes in Hounslow

Published 3 August 2023.

Hounslow Council response to South Western Railway’s station change consultation

As part of the consultation for station changes, South West Rail are proposing to close all ticket offices at their stations.

Published 31 July 2023.

Lime bikes now available in Isleworth, Osterley and Hounslow

Hounslow Council’s partnership with Lime bikes has now seen the scheme expand to Isleworth, Osterley and Hounslow.

Published 14 July 2023.

Hounslow Council launches Lime e-bike hire trial

Residents and visitors to the borough can now take advantage of an electric bike hire scheme in Chiswick and Brentford in a partnership between Hounslow Council and Lime.

Published 6 June 2023.

The Deputy Leader of Hounslow Council's statement on the expansion of the ULEZ scrappage scheme

The Deputy Leader of Hounslow Council, Councillor Katherine Dunne, has issued a statement on the expansion of the ULEZ scrappage scheme.

Published 1 June 2023.

Final scheme design announced for South Chiswick Liveable Neighbourhood

Permanent measures aimed at addressing the climate emergency, congestion, air pollution and making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists in south Chiswick have been announced by Hounslow Council.

Published 9 May 2023.

Statement on Staveley Road and Burlington Lane restrictions

Statement from Councillor Katherine Dunne, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Climate, Environment and Transport Strategy.

Published 19 April 2023.

Hounslow Council cracks down on fraudulent Blue Badge use

Motorists abusing the Blue Badge parking permit can expect to face serious consequences across the borough.

Published 3 April 2023.

Council welcomes resolution between Serco and Unite

Statement from Councillor Salman Shaheen on the resolution between Serco and Unite on Hounslow’s parking enforcement officers.

Published 15 March 2023.

TfL and Hounslow Council complete work on latest phase of Cycleway 9 in west London

Hounslow Borough Council and Transport for London (TfL) have completed work on the latest phase of temporary improvements to the Cycleway 9 route in west London.

Published 21 February 2023.

Prepare for the ULEZ expansion to Hounslow with a new TfL grant to scrap older vehicles

People are being encouraged to prepare for the Mayor of London’s expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to cover outer London in August.

Published 31 January 2023.

Hounslow schools recognised by TfL for sustainable travel programme

Forty schools across Hounslow borough have now been officially accredited by Transport for London (TfL) for their commitment to sustainable travel.

Published 14 November 2022.

Hounslow Council reopens allotment waiting list and works to renovate and re-let unused plots

After successfully reducing the allotment waiting list from 1,200 in May 2022 to 952, Hounslow Borough Council has reopened the waiting lists which have been frozen since the pandemic.

Published 11 November 2022.

Weekend transport services in Hounslow affected by industrial action

Travellers using rail and tube services this weekend are being urged to plan their journey in advance due to strike action and planned station closures.

Published 7 October 2022.

Travel disruption in Hounslow

Temporary road restrictions on Saturday 8 October

Published 7 October 2022.