 Action Breaks Silence was one of fifteen local voluntary groups that received a total of over £327,000 in August through the Council's Thriving Communities funding. The project, featuring a mix of local people delivering violence against women and girls' prevention programmes in Hounslow schools, is now underway. Earlier this week, a group of residents (pictured) were put through their paces at an Empowerment through Self-Defence workshop in Stockwell with fellow volunteers from south Lambeth - three people also joined the session via Zoom from South Africa!
The upskilling session was focused on training around becoming 'active bystanders' to address violence against women and girls. Ultimately, the project has the goal of creating a borough where women and girls can live their lives free from all forms of male violence.
 The Royal Association for Deaf People is hosting a voting workshop on Wednesday, 1 November. The event will focus on voting rights, voter ID and what support is available for deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
You’ll have the opportunity for one-to-one appointments with specialists, both in person and remotely.
The session will run from 12pm-4pm – click the button below to find out more and sign up.
 Three giant ‘Easter Island’ talking heads will be on display at Blenheim Lights on Saturday, 28 October, from 6.30pm-8pm and 8.15pm-9pm at Blenheim Park. The Council has commissioned Impossible Arts to set up this playful, witty and engaging feature, using 3D face-capture technology to capture facial movements where you can see your own face on a giant talking head.
They will also display in Hounslow's Bell Square on Sunday, 29 October, 5.30pm-8pm
 Fresh figures show that residents are not only throwing less waste in their black bins but also, in many instances, recycling more food.
When comparing the April 2021–March 2022 period with April 2022–March 2023, the Council has reported a 3% reduction in the tonnage of residual waste collected from all homes in Hounslow. Residents who live in flats are recycling more too, with a 9% increase in recycling tonnage collected from flats over the same period.
A huge 50% increase in food waste recycling tonnage for flats has also been recorded when comparing April–September 2022 collections, with April–September 2023. The report is also good news for the Council, given that disposing of a tonne of recycled waste is roughly 10 times cheaper than disposing of a tonne of black-sack residual waste.
For support with waste management and for tips and advice on how to save money and improve recycling habits, residents can visit Hounslow’s www.notime-towaste.co.uk
 The new London Living Wage for 2023-2024 offers an increased hourly rate of £13.15 up - up 10% from last year. The Council is offering borough based businesses one-off discounted business rates for registering as a Living Wage Employer and paying London Living Wage for one year.
Organisations and businesses in Hounslow can register with The Living Wage Foundation to become accredited Living Wage Employers. After being accredited for one year, those paying London Living Wage can apply for the one-off business rates discount from the Council.
 There is a final call to all families in Hounslow to submit their applications for secondary school (Year 7) admissions in September 2024 which will close on Tuesday, 31 October, 2023.
Children who are currently in Year 6 and were born between 1 September 2012 and 31 August 2013, can apply for a place to study in Year 7 in September 2024 and submit their online applications by the deadline stated.
The Council’s Schools Admissions Team will be available to offer advice and assistance by phone on 020 8583 2711/2721 or by email via admissions@hounslow.gov.uk.
 Young Hounslow Sexual Health (YHSH), is a sexual health service for young people up to 24 years old in Hounslow, providing non-judgemental support to help you to feel confident in yourself, sexual health, and relationships.
YHSH works with young people in schools, colleges and community groups, as well as acting as an outlet for the pan-London C-Card (Come Correct) scheme, which provides free condoms to all young people registered on the scheme.
The service also provides Chlamydia and Gonorrhea test kits to educate and reduce infections.
Young people can refer themselves to the service by dropping an email to: younghounslowrse@turning-point.co.uk
The team will contact you to discuss the ways they can support you with relationships and your sexual health.
Keep up with YHSH through socials at:
Instagram @YHSexualHealth
Twitter @YHSexualHealth
Facebook @YHSHealth
Transport for London (TfL) plans to reduce the speed limit on some roads in Hounslow, working in collaboration with the Council.
The following roads will be reduced from 30mph to a 20mph speed limit:
- A312 Harlington Road West (by the junction with Hounslow Road to the junction with Staines Road)
The following roads will be reduced from 40mph to a 30mph speed limit:
- Waggoners Roundabout
- A4 Great West Road (from Henleys Roundabout to the junction with Jersey Road)
- A4 Bath Road (from Henleys Roundabout to the junction with Firs Drive)
- A312 The Parkway (on the northbound and southbound approaches to the junction with bath road)
Work is planned to start in early 2024 and will involve TfL installing new signs, lamp column-mounted banners and road markings. All existing speed safety cameras will have their enforcement thresholds lowered to reflect the new speed limit.
To find out more about TfL’s work to lower speed limits across London, please visit https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/
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 Here’s a healthy activity for the family that’s really worth screaming about!
Hounslow BetterPoints - the app that rewards exercise and physical activity has some special rewards for families who explore the borough’s local parks.
Right up until Bonfire Night on Sunday, 5 November, anyone can take up the pumpkin-themed challenge by downloading the BetterPoints app.
Sign up using the code: hounslowpumpkins
Then get out and visit one or more of the following parks:
- Hanworth Park
- Lampton Park
- Hounslow Heath
- Redlees Park
- Boston Manor Park
You can earn an extra 100 BetterPoints every day you take a stroll or cycle over a third of a mile in these parks.
Your BetterPoints can be turned into vouchers and spent on the high street, online, or donated to local good causes or national charities - the choice is yours.
Plus, collect a series of pumpkin-themed virtual medals as you embrace autumn and get active during the challenge.
 Community food growing sessions in Heston are a great way to meet new people, learn skills for life, and enjoy Hounslow’s green spaces. Harvesting fresh and locally grown food is also a practical way to save money and enjoy fresh produce.
Sessions take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, between 10am and midday at Heston Community Garden, Sutton Playing Field, TW5 0JJ. No registration required, just come along.
For more information about Heston’s food growing and gardening sessions, and for all other free events taking place as part of Heston in the Loop, click below.
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