Play the LitterLotto
 Hounslow Highways has teamed up with LitterLotto to help ensure a cleaner Hounslow.
The new app, which is available via the Apple and Google Play stores, offers weekly and monthly prize opportunities in exchange for residents and visitors helping to keep the streets clean of litter.
The app allows residents to take a photograph each time they put litter in one of the many litter bins across the borough, thereby submitting an entry, and having the chance to win one of many different prizes.
The partnership aims to encourage residents to play their part in the community by using the bins, or taking their litter home with them.
Hounslow supports UCL students in improving road safety and air quality
 The Council has exchanged some air quality, traffic and other data for some fresh, innovative ideas from these University College London students, who are going to help improve safety and air quality around local schools.
The students are working on their Transport Consultancy module, providing an opportunity to work with Council experts on real-life transport projects, with a focus on School Streets – the closure of roads outside the borough’s schools at drop-off and pick-up times.
West London Volunteers Fair
As we look forward to another Summer of Culture across the borough, have you considered volunteering at one of West London’s historic houses? Or perhaps you’d like to give up some free time to support one of the galleries or museums in the area?
On Wednesday, 20 March, from 10am-1pm, come and connect with local cultural organisations at one of Hounslow’s finest historic houses - Boston Manor House - and learn about a diverse range of volunteering opportunities. There will be at least twenty partners to chat to, including the hosts, Gunnersbury Park and Museum, Fulham Palace and Ealing & Hounslow Community Volunteering Service.
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Trio of forums next week
 Three of the current round of Area Forums are taking place next week, with Chiswick kicking things off on Tuesday, 12 March.
Area Forums are a chance for residents to speak with organisations, elected councillors and Council teams about important local issues.
There's no registration for these events, just come along in good time on the evening.
 Food Waste Action Week runs from 18-24 March. The theme for the event is 'Choose What You'll Use'.
Residents are encouraged to “Choose What You’ll Use” by buying fruit and vegetables loose instead of packaged. Research from Love Food Hate Waste has shown that the UK could reduce food waste by 60,000 tonnes just by buying loose fruit and veg.
The Waste and Recycling team will be on hand at libraries throughout the week to offer tips on how to reduce food waste and lower weekly food bills. There’ll be freebies too! The timetable is as follows (all events run from 2:30-4:30):
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Chiswick Library: Monday, 18 March
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Isleworth Library: Tuesday, 19 March
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Heston Library: Wednesday, 20 March
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Feltham Library: Thursday, 21 March
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Hounslow Library: Friday, 22 March
SEND summit and surgeries
 Hounslow Council will be hosting a SEND summit, scheduled for the morning of 15th March 2024, at Cranford Community College – from 9am until 12.15pm.
The morning will feature a Q&A and collaborative sessions involving senior leaders from the Council and the Hounslow Parent and Carer Forum. There are limited numbers so pre booking is required for parents/carers of children with SEND, Professionals and VCS working with SEND families.
To confirm your place please click here.
Furthermore, our SEND Local Offer provides information, help, guidance, and support for children & young people living with SEND, their families and SEND professionals all in one place.
These surgeries provide families with an informal opportunity to speak with professionals, to ask questions and receive help, advice and support including: therapies, travel advice, how to support and prepare your child for adulthood or transitions, EHCPs, short breaks, social care, SENDIASS and other local services.
Our next surgery is on Wednesday 13 March at Redlees Play Centre, Isleworth, TW7 6DW between 10am and 12.15pm
Brentford Community Hub buzzing with activity
 Following on from Feltham and Hounslow, the Brentford Community Hub is now a hive of activity with a variety of support available. Clayponds Community Centre (W5 4RQ) has refined the Wellbeing Monday offer from 1pm - 4pm, and residents can come in and have a cuppa and a chat about their health, including dementia, diabetes and fall prevention advice, with some gentle chair exercises to follow.
Mission Hall (TW8 0SD) hosts a Social Café every Wednesday from 10am - 1pm in association with A2Dominion, where you can also talk with the Housing Engagement Team. There are also activities such as Mindful Mosaic, Arts and Crafts and weekly visits from the Health Outreach Team (HOT).
Community Solutions and the Health Outreach Team are just some of the services that will be present at Brentford Library from 15 March. Council tenants will also be able to talk to their local housing officer. Look out for further news on the Brentford Hub soon.
HappyHer Hounslow Presents: Art and Craft Workshop
 Exclusively for the women of Hounslow, join us at The Arts Centre for a creative escape. Whether you're a seasoned artist or eager to explore new artistic avenues, this workshop caters to all levels.
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Date: Saturday, March 16
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Time: 2:00 PM
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Venue: The Arts Centre, Hounslow
Experience a range of activities from painting to makeup and braiding, alongside complimentary refreshments.
Learn the history of Boston Manor House
 Boston Manor House in Brentford (TW8 9JX) has lined up some local historians to host a series of heritage talks on Thursday evenings, from March to May.
- Dr Claire Gapper, author and Renaissance Plastering academic - Thursday, 14 March, 6pm-8pm
- Caroline Knight, FSA, an independent architectural historian - Thursday, 25 April, 6pm-8pm
- Amber Butchart, a curator, writer and broadcaster who specialises in the cultural and political history of textiles, dress and design – Thursday, 16 May, 6pm-8pm
Book your garden waste collections today
 The Council’s Garden Waste Collection Service is open for signup for 2024/25. The optional service provides fortnightly collections of your garden trimmings and clippings, and starts on Monday, 1 April 2024, running until Monday, 31 March 2025. The full year service costs £65 (reduced by 50% for those receiving council tax reduction).
When collected, the waste is then turned into high quality compost which benefits the environment. Residents are urged to sign up before 1 April to ensure the full service is received.
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