Cranford consults on exciting new hub
Cranford residents are being asked to give their views on a new Community Hub, which will bring support closer to where they live. The new Community Hub will be based at Meadowbank on Community Close.
Under the proposal, Cranford Library will relocate to the building, which will continue to host adult education services. It will also improve access to support and advice on topics such as housing, finance and welfare, health and wellbeing, and opportunities for employment and skills development.
Watch a video on the exciting plans for the area below.
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Shine a light on money matters
 Crosslight Advice, a local debt and money education charity, is running two free money skills workshops for Brentford residents in collaboration with Community Solutions.
The workshop dates are as follows:
The Cost of Living Toolkit is on Friday, 18 October from 10am -11:30am.
The Money Course is on consecutive Fridays: 8, 15 and 22 November from 10am - 12pm.
All workshops detailed are held at The Brentford Community Hub, Brentford Library, TW8 8DW and are free to attend.
A wild finale to our Summer of Culture at Bell Square
Orchestre International du Vetex, a wildly entertaining brass band with musicians from Belgium, France and the Balkans, is coming to Bell Square on Saturday, 28 September.
The band creates its own musical universe, combining Latin-inspired Balkan music with Tarantella, Polka and Cumbia - all arranged with a twist of punk.
Head down from 8pm for the free concert, which is part of the celebrations of ten years of Bell Square.
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Woof woof! Hounslow secures gold standard
Our Animal Welfare team is celebrating four gold RSPCA PawPrints Awards. This is the only scheme of its kind and celebrates local authorities and public bodies for their pioneering work in animal welfare across England and Wales.
The team is staffed by experienced dog owners who go over and above with their care for stray dogs. This recognition from the RSPCA is testament to their dedication to the health and happiness of abandoned dogs in Hounslow. It also highlights our ongoing efforts to deliver world-class animal welfare services.
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Book your vaccinations as your best defence
 The NHS booking systems for free flu and Covid-19 vaccines are now open for this winter. Getting your flu and Covid-19 vaccinations is the best way to protect you, your loved ones, and your community against the viruses over the winter months.
That’s why this year, the Council is celebrating people who do their bit to keep us all safe over the winter and dubbing them Hounslow’s Best Defenders.
You can book your appointments for Covid-19 and flu vaccinations on the respective NHS national booking sites. You can also book an appointment from Thursday, 3 October through your GP, by dropping into participating local pharmacies or walk-in centres, or via Hounslow’s Health Outreach Team, who will be out in communities administering vaccines over the next few months.
Quit smoking for good this Stoptober
 Stoptober is back for 2024 and Healthy Hounslow is encouraging any smokers in Hounslow to quit for the month of October and beyond.
Stopping smoking is the single best thing you can do for your health. Within just 72 hours you’ll notice improved taste and smell, easier breathing, and increased energy.
Healthy Hounslow knows smoking is a hard habit to break, which is why it offers a wide range of support to help you quit. As an incentive, you can earn up to £45 in BetterPoints if you quit smoking with the help of Healthy Hounslow's free stop smoking service. Sign up today for your free quit pack.
Don't miss the deadline to apply for secondary school places in Hounslow
 Parents and carers whose children are transferring to secondary school in September 2025 can now begin applying for a school place for their child.
Those with a child in Year 6 and born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014 will need to apply for a secondary school place. Applications must be submitted by Monday, 31 October 2024.
You can find a copy of the Council’s brochure, information on the online application process and the link to apply here.
Win free advertising, mentoring and more for your small business
 The Advance for Growth (AFG) initiative is back for another year, inviting start-ups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs across Hounslow to compete for a chance to win an exciting package of tailored business support, mentoring, creative advice, and campaign planning.
The prize package includes a chance for the winner to see their business name up in lights with a year’s digital advertising on the Council and JCDecaux’s screens across the borough.
To be in with a chance of winning, businesses have to be registered in Hounslow, have been trading for at least a year, have fewer than 25 staff, and have an annual turnover of less than £5 million. The deadline for entries is Friday, 18 October.
Make do and mend in Heston
The popular Repair Café, where you can bring in an item for repair and pick up new skills into the bargain, returns to Heston Community Centre on Saturday, 28 September.
Head down from 1pm and bring one item you wish to be repaired, from electricals to clothing and even bikes. The repair experts can also give you the skills to repair items yourself, meaning next time you can save yourself the trip.
It's a great way to save money, reduce costs, and meet new people.
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