85 per cent of Hounslow children offered first preference primary school
On National Primary Offer Day, 85 per cent of Hounslow children received their first choice of school, to…
Published 16 April 2024.
Posted in Schools, children and families news
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Council pays tribute to former Councillor Leslie Bawn
Hounslow Council regrets to announce the passing of former Councillor Leslie Bawn JP. He represented the Hanworth Ward between 1990 to 1994 and the Feltham South Ward between 1998 to 2002.
Published 19 April 2024.
Posted in Your council and elections news
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Statement on the closure of the Watermans Arts Centre
As a council we’re committed to supporting a rich cultural offer for the borough, recognising the many benefits arts and culture provide for our diverse communities.
Published 11 April 2024.
Posted in Community and living news
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Mobile Catering Opportunity in Hounslow’s Parks
Hounslow Council is taking applications to operate mobile catering facilities in Hounslow's Parks.
Published 9 April 2024.
Posted in Environment news
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Only one week left to register to vote, don’t miss out!
The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Mayor of London and London Assembly elections is Tuesday, 16 April.
Published 8 April 2024.
Posted in Your council and elections news
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Easter fun day for Hounslow families
Hounslow Family Hub will be hosting a fun day, filled with creative and entertaining activities for families living in the borough.
Published 4 April 2024.
Posted in Children and families news
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Sam's story shines light on Autism Acceptance Week
As part of Autism Acceptance Week, we are highlighting the role of the Council's Community Provisions service in supporting people with autism and other learning and physical disabilities.
Published 2 April 2024.
Posted in Adult social care news
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Candidates announced for Mayor of London and London Assembly elections
The Statement of Persons Nominated has now been published.
Published 2 April 2024.
Posted in Your council and elections news
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Hounslow's Collaborative Days of Action on Crime Prevention
Hounslow Council’s Safer Communities team joined the Met Police’s Safer Neighbourhoods team, and others over two Days of Action, designed to reduce crime on and around Hounslow’s…
Published 25 March 2024.
Posted in Community safety news
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Standing for election, registering to vote and photo ID
This week, Hounslow Council is mailing poll cards to all residents who are registered to vote, for the upcoming Mayor of London and London Assembly elections, taking place on 2 May.
Published 21 March 2024.
Posted in Elections and voting news
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Discovering Direct Payments
This week we are celebrating Social Work Week by shining a spotlight on some of the ways we are working with residents to promote independence and improve lives. Here, we Discover Direct Payments.
Published 20 March 2024.
Posted in Adult social care news
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Hounslow’s Alcohol Care Team brings down alcohol-related hospital admissions
Hounslow Council and local NHS trusts have collaboratively established an Alcohol Care Team, targeting a significant rise in alcohol-related admissions over a decade (1,353 in 2010/11 to 2,152 in…
Published 18 March 2024.
Posted in Health and adult social care news
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Cabinet approves plan to better use its assets to help deliver Council and partner services, closer to home
Hounslow Council has agreed a plan to maximise the utilisation of council-owned buildings to better meet the needs of residents and communities, while unlocking development opportunities and providing…
Published 18 March 2024.
Posted in Strategies, plans and performance news
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Tributes paid to former Council leader Steve Curran
The Leader of Hounslow Council has paid tribute to his predecessor, Honorary Alderman Steve Curran, MBE who passed away today, 18 March, following a long illness.
Published 18 March 2024.
Posted in Councillors, meetings and minutes news
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SEND Partnership Summit signals spirit of collaboration
Hounslow Council hosts SEND Partnership Summit at Cranford Community College.
Published 18 March 2024.
Posted in Schools, children and families news
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On the buses with Hounslow’s Travel Trainers
This week (March 18 – 22) we are celebrating Social Work Week by spotlight some of the great ways we are working with residents. Here, we go On the Buses with Hounslow's Travel Trainers. …
Published 18 March 2024.
Posted in Adult social care news
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Hounslow Council sets out ambitious vision for growth and sustainability at major international investment conference
Investment prospectus and town centre masterplans expected to see delivery of over 4,600 new homes and 2,500 job opportunities.
Published 13 March 2024.
Posted in Planning and building news
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Hounslow Council leads investment initiative at MIPIM
Hounslow Council delegation embarks on a strategic mission to MIPIM, driving investment for thriving communities and businesses in the borough.
Published 11 March 2024.
Posted in Planning and building news
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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.
Posted in Community and living news
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Council Leader’s response to the Chancellor’s budget 2024
Council Leader responds to Chancellor's Budget announcement.
Published 7 March 2024.
Posted in Your council and elections news
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Council honours individuals with Aldermen and Alderwomen Titles
Long serving and widely respected former councillors become honorary aldermen and alderwomen.
Published 7 March 2024.
Posted in Your council and elections news
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Easter holiday activities for children and young people in Hounslow
Funded by the Department for Education, Hounslow Holiday Activity and Food programme (HAF) in Easter will be delivered by experienced providers, offering fun and enriching activities.
Published 6 March 2024.
Posted in Children and families news
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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.
Posted in Community and living news
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Hounslow supports UCL students to help improve road safety and air quality at the school gates
Hounslow Council shared its School Streets data with master’s students from UCL’s Bartlett School of Planning, supporting their learning and securing valuable analytics and some evidence…
Published 4 March 2024.
Posted in Parking, transport and streets news
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Free, fun and accessible cycle confidence hubs launched
Heston and Feltham residents have visited their new cycle hubs.
Published 4 March 2024.
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95 percent of Hounslow students receive an offer to one of their preferred secondary schools
On March 1, 2024, National Secondary Offer Day, 95 percent of students in the borough received offers to attend one of their preferred schools this September.
Published 1 March 2024.
Posted in Schools, children and families news
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New service to help people with additional needs live independently now open to Hounslow residents
A new floating support service designed to help people at risk of losing their independence in Hounslow is now accepting general referrals, having previously accepted referrals solely from social…
Published 1 March 2024.
Posted in Health and adult social care news
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Hounslow wins £185,000 funding to improve planning and public spaces with digital technology
Hounslow Council has secured a total of £185,000 in funding from the government’s Digital Planning Improvement Fund.
Published 29 February 2024.
Posted in Your council and elections news
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Partners in Pine: Hounslow launches new Board to drive forward biodiversity ambitions
Hounslow Council hosted more than 25 partners at Hounslow House to establish the Nature Recovery Stakeholder Board.
Published 29 February 2024.
Posted in Cleaner Greener news
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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.
Posted in Parking, transport and streets news