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Friday, 26 April 2024

Don't forget to vote on Thursday

On Thursday, 2 May 2024 you will be able to vote in the elections for the Mayor of London and Members of the London Assembly. Find out about the candidates by clicking on the button below. 

You will need to bring photo ID to vote in this election, which hasn't previously been the case. Follow this link to see what will be accepted.

Find your polling station and come and get your voice heard on Thursday. 

Help ensure a greener Hounslow

The West London Waste Authority has launched a survey to better understand residents’ views and behaviours around waste, recycling and climate change in west London.

Residents' feedback will help guide future initiatives and contribute to an environmentally friendly and sustainable community.

The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete and responses will remain confidential. Everyone who completes the survey will have the opportunity to enter a prize draw for a chance to win shopping vouchers worth £100.

If you require assistance or would prefer to complete a printed version of the survey, please contact research@social-change.co.uk.

Thames Water announces emergency closure of A406

Due to a significant water main leak, Thames Water will close the A406 Gunnersbury Avenue northbound between Chiswick roundabout and Popes Lane at short notice this weekend.

The closure will be implemented at 9pm tonight (Friday, 26 April) with a target to reopen on Monday, 29 May ahead of morning peak hours. 

Access to B&Q, Gunnersbury Cemetery and some residences will be maintained. The carriageway south of the works location will be closed for northbound traffic from Chiswick roundabout. Southbound traffic flow will be maintained without restriction.

Please note that while no bus services are directly impacted by the closure, there will be an impact on traffic and buses in the surrounding area.

Living Well with Dementia: free event for anyone affected by the illness

The Alzheimer's Society is hosting an event for anyone affected by dementia at Syon House on Monday, 13 May.  The event, run in partnership with the Council, will offer information, support, and inspiration for anyone affected by dementia - including family members and carers.  Guests can enjoy therapeutic nature walks, interactive workshops with dementia-friendly games, and much more.  The event will be held at Syon House's Great Conservatory from 11.30am-3pm.

Empowering black men through community dialogue and support

Hounslow Council, in collaboration with the Ghanaian Community Forum, is staging an event for black men of all ages at Brentford’s Musical Museum from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, 18 May.

The collaboration promises to bring black men and the wider community together to openly discuss relevant topics and gain advice from professionals on key issues affecting them.

Topics covered will include mental health, bowel and prostate cancer, education, employment and business development, and domestic violence against men.

Presenter Anthony Baker will lead discussions on black male identity and multi-generational challenges. Lunch will feature authentic Afro-Caribbean food, while attendees will be entertained by live music courtesy of the Steel Pan Trust.

Small but perfectly formed grants now available

We have now opened applications for our Thriving Communities Fund Small Grants. These provide funding of up to £1,000 for projects that bring communities together and improve their health and wellbeing.

Applications are encouraged from community and voluntary sector organisations and informal groups, including residents and neighbours' groups like the Polish Klan’s women-only exercise class (pictured).

We accept applications for this fund on a rolling basis. Funding decisions are usually communicated within four weeks.

Council pays tribute to former Councillor

Hounslow Council regrets to announce the passing of former Councillor Frank Field. Mr Field was an integral part of the "first generation" of Hounslow Councillors, having been elected to the London Borough of Hounslow on 7 May, 1964. Read the full tribute to former Councillor Field by clicking the button below.

Come down to Boston Manor Arts Market on Saturday

On Saturday, 27 April, head down to Boston Manor Arts Market (BAM!), featuring handmade arts and crafts across 40 stalls run by creatives and artists from Hounslow and west London. There will also be free guided tours of Boston Manor House, live music and much more.

In collaboration with Fashion Meets Music, the free market will take place in Space M4, Boston Manor Park between 11am and 5pm.

Forum for residents in sheltered accommodation

Hounslow’s Sheltered Accommodation Residents’ Association (SARA) will be holding its next meeting on Tuesday, 30 April. The meeting will be held at Sycamore Court, Barrack Road, Hounslow between 1pm and 3pm.

SARA is a resident-led group representing people living at all 21 of the borough’s sheltered accommodation schemes.

The organisation aims to:

• Listen to the views of sheltered residents
• Improve the delivery of housing services
• Support residents with funds and organising activities
• Build a strong community for people living in sheltered housing
• Work with the Council on housing services

To find out more about the work of SARA and how to get involved, you can drop Hounslow Council Resident Engagement Officer Hibo Warsama a line here.

Question the Cabinet at the Gtech stadium

The event will follow a similar format to BBC Question Time, with residents invited to pose questions to the Council’s Cabinet either on the night or submitted in advance, online or by email. It will be independently chaired by Cliff Crown, Chairman of Brentford FC.

Please note that residents must book a ticket to attend by 9am on Monday, 3 June through a link on the webpage. There are no drop-in spaces available for this event and anyone without a ticket will be turned away.