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Friday, 2 December 2022

Cost of Living Marketplace in Heston

The Cost of Living Marketplace comes to Heston on Saturday, 3 December, where you can receive expert advice, guidance and support from Council teams and voluntary sector partners in a non-judgemental environment. 

Among the attendees will be debt advice charity Crosslight, Each Counselling Service, Mind and Heston based women's group Goldy Goldy, who will present on wellbeing at 11am.  At 12 noon, there will be a workshop on how to fill out the Household Support Grant Application, led by the Council’s revenue and benefits team.  

There are also craft sessions throughout the day for children and British Sign Language support is available from 12 noon to 2pm.

Advance for Growth competition winner unveiled

The winner of the new Advance for Growth competition, launched by Hounslow Council, JCDecaux and Hounslow Chamber of Commerce, has been revealed.

Hang, based in the new Hounslow High Street Quarter development, was unveiled at the annual Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, and has won the amazing opportunity to increase the visibility of the business amongst residents and visitors across the borough.

Hang, a start-up launched by three friends who met and forged a friendship through a mutual love of climbing, opened its doors last year. 

The company will receive access to the Council’s and JCDecaux’s Out-of-Home advertising estate for a whole calendar year, as well as tailored business support from the Council and the Chamber.

Have your say at Feltham Assembly Hall

Our new area forums have proven something of a hit with local residents.  If you live in the west of the borough, why not make your way to the Feltham Assembly Hall next Thursday.

Meet representatives from the Council’s Community Solutions and Community Safety teams, local police and community groups including Age UK, The Salvation Army and more.

There will be an open forum with elected Councillors and free refreshments. Register on Eventbrite, call 07816 070745 or just turn up on the night.

Support your local small business this Saturday

We can’t wait to celebrate Small Business Saturday this coming weekend. The annual celebration takes place on the busiest shopping day of the year. The cost of living crisis has put pressure on businesses, so Small Business Saturday is a great opportunity to support and celebrate the borough's fantastic range of local enterprises.

Ahead of the weekend, Leader of Hounslow Council, Cllr Shantanu Rajawat and Cllr Tom Bruce, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Development (pictured), have been out and about across the borough visiting businesses as they prepare for the festive season.

We hope residents will join us in shopping locally this weekend - whether it’s your high street or market - it all makes a difference. 

Don’t forget to share your favourite local business with us on social media this weekend by using #HounslowShopLocal

Learn Green skills and get a guaranteed interview 

If you think you’re a dab hand in the garden, or enjoy hands-on work in the great outdoors, we have the thing for you.

Hounslow Council and its partners have secured funding to deliver environment skills training in land management and arboriculture (caring for trees and shrubs).

The first course will be from Monday, 9 January 2023, and will last for four weeks. It will be based at Hounslow Council’s Adult Education classrooms, running Monday to Friday between 10am and 2pm.

Trainees will receive an NVQ Level 2 in Land Management and Arboriculture at the end of the course, as well as a guaranteed job interview.

Apply today to start your Green career.

Keeping Hounslow safe together

Partners in Hounslow are working together to keep children and young people in our borough safe from harm outside the home. 

The Hounslow Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP), has developed a new Adolescent Safeguarding Strategy, which looks at the threats that children and young people face from issues such as drugs, gang violence and criminal and sexual exploitation. 

The HSCP consists of Council representatives, police officers and NHS staff. The strategy seeks to tackle the problems our children and young people face head on by the partners working closely to provide practical action and support.

The Council's Director of Children's Services, Steven Forbes, explains more about the strategy in a special blog post. Click the button below to read it. 

Hounslow Council and Bees link up to eliminate violence against women and girls 

White Ribbon Day, 25 November, marks the start of one of the world’s biggest campaigns on eliminating violence against women and girls.  Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, Leader of Hounslow Council, along with Marcus Gayle, former Brentford player and Club Ambassador, have signed their names on the White Ribbon pledge.   Marcus said: "I feel proud to wear the white ribbon and I would encourage men and boys to pledge their support. We can all make a difference together.”   From November 25 to December 10 each year, the United Nations runs its global 16 days of activism campaign, which this year includes Hounslow House being lit up purple, a social media campaign and a pop-up event with local voluntary and community groups to raise awareness around gender-based violence.

Festive networking at Digital Dock

Join us on Tuesday, 13 December at 6pm, for the Festive Cheer Networking event at the Digital Dock, High Street, Brentford TW8 8AH.

You've worked hard all year. Now is your chance to relax a little and enjoy a drink and some nibbles with your fellow Hounslow entrepreneurs and wider community. It’s a great chance to network and reflect on what has been a tough year for businesses.

This is for any Hounslow based business or member of the Digital Dock who wants to leverage the power of digital to build a bigger customer base.

It is free to attend, and there will be plenty of refreshments and food on offer. Make sure you book your space now as places are limited!

Try the Hanworth Parkrun on Saturdays

The Hanworth Parkrun is a free, fun, friendly weekly three-mile community event. You can walk it, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – the choice is yours. Participants can take their time and it is not a race. Participation is completely free, but first timers are asked to register at: www.parkrun.org.uk/register/?eventName=hanworth The event starts at 9am and takes place at Hanworth Park, Feltham, TW13 7EY.  Meet at the bench, directly opposite the rugby club by Hanworth Park House.

How to give your tree some TLC        

This National Tree Week, we caught up with the Director and Co-Founder of Greentalk Labs, Paul Wood.

The Greentalk team have provided residents with some best practice tips on how to ensure young trees can grow and thrive this planting season.

To read about how to care for your tree correctly, as well as information on how to adopt trees across the borough and map nature walks, click below.

Overnight resurfacing work on A4 this December

Transport for London (TfL) is to carry out roadworks from 5 to 12 December to resurface the A4 Cedars Road at the junction with Sutton Court Road - between 5 Cedars Road and Eastbourne Road in Chiswick. This work will improve the long-term condition of this stretch of highway.  Barrowgate Road bus stops H and F will be suspended during this time. Signs on suspended bus stops will direct customers to the nearest alternative bus stop. TfL will make every effort to finish the works on time, although poor weather conditions may require workers to reschedule at short notice. Delays are expected if you are driving in the area and you should check before you travel, use alternative routes and allow more time for your journey.

Don’t leave it to chance - get your COVID and flu boosters

COVID-19 and flu cases continue to be reported in Hounslow.

Research has shown that people who get flu and Covid-19 at the same time can become seriously ill.

The number of groups who can get their Covid-19 booster for free has expanded and now includes the over 50s, as well as younger people in other priority groups. There are plenty of venues across the borough, including GP surgeries and pharmacies, where residents can get boosters.