Here comes the summer
 Hounslow's summer of culture is back, so come and join us tomorrow for a glittering, day-long, free celebration across Boston Manor House and Bell Square.
Saturday starts with an aerial dancer, performing in a giant bubble on the lake at Boston Manor House (11.30am and 4pm), with a live performance of Music of the Spheres providing the sonic backdrop.
The performance coincides with a free Nature Festival at Boston Manor Park. Join us for wildflower planting, crafts, activities and a petting zoo from Bedfont Lakes.
Continuing at the House, the Colourscape Festival will open on the front lawn from midday.
Our Summer of Culture officially launches with a spectacular, free evening performance of The Conference of the Birds by acclaimed immersive theatre company Insectotropics at 9.30pm, on Bell Square.
This powerful performance will take you on a mystical journey with cutting-edge visual effects and promises to be the perfect start to the programme.
Hounslow autism board launches on Friday 30 May
The Autism Partnership Board will be overseeing Hounslow’s All-Age Autism Strategic Plan 2025-30. We are looking for people to join the Autism Board and to be part of the All Age Autism Plan.
The plan will be co-produced with autistic people and their carers and partner agencies, seeking to:
- improve understanding and acceptance of autism within society
- improve autistic children and young people’s access to education
- support positive transitions into adulthood
- support more autistic people into employment
- tackle health and care inequalities for autistic people
- build support in the community and support people in inpatient care
- improve support within the criminal and youth justice systems
The first board meeting takes place on Friday 30 May from 11am – 1pm and will be held at Hounslow House, 6th Floor, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow. TW3 3EB. There is also an opportunity to join remotely.
If you would like to know more or join the board meeting, contact: Helen Taylor on 020 8583 6450 or email helen.taylor@hounslow.gov.uk
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Would you care to join us?
 Are you an unpaid carer or do you look after someone? Here’s a date for your diary; this Carers Week, come and join us at Holy Trinity Church, Hounslow High Street, on Thursday, 12 June, for an event designed especially for you.
You can meet other carers, enjoy activities ranging from mindfulness to yoga and learn about how you can be supported in your role.
Find out more about the event and Adult Social Care services generally below.
Exciting events during May Half Term
Hounslow is buzzing with family-friendly activities this May half term, offering plenty of fun and creative experiences for children of all ages.
At the Meadowbank Centre, a variety of free workshops are available, including arts and crafts, story-telling, and pottery. Kids can explore their creativity with hands-on activities like the Summer Arts and Crafts Recycling Workshop on Tuesday, 27 May or a Clay Workshop on Wednesday, 28 May.
Local Hounslow Libraries are also hosting craft sessions throughout the week, and the International Children’s Day Celebration on 31 May at ROWE Community Centre promises fun with music, dance, sports, arts, and food stalls.
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Free infant feeding support
 The NCT, the national charity for pregnancy, birth and early parenthood, has launched new free Peer supported feeding groups in Hounslow. Currently there are two groups running:
- Brentford Family Hub, every Tuesday, 10am - 11am
- St Richard's Church, Hanworth, every Thursday, 10.30am - 12pm
A monthly online workshop called Introducing Solid Foods is also run by the Hounslow Health Visiting service for guidance and tips on how to introduce your baby to a varied diet. It runs on the first Thursday of every month, 9.30am - 11am, with the next one scheduled for Thursday, 5 June.
Foster Care Fortnight wraps up at Syon Food Festival
 Are you curious about becoming a foster carer? Talk to our recruitment team at the Syon Park Foodies Festival this Bank Holiday weekend, our final port of call this Foster Care Fortnight.
In Hounslow, carers benefit from an improved allowance and support package that has risen 44% across the board and is higher for carers of children with complex needs.
Hounslow’s foster carers can now earn from £474 to £899 a week depending on the needs of the child(ren). This includes the fostering allowance for each foster child, which covers their day-to-day care and a professional fee, serving as an income payment for their efforts.
Want to find out more? Check out stories from our foster care community and how you can join us through the button below.
Have your say on Hounslow’s new housing strategy
Hounslow Council is developing a new housing strategy for 2025-2030, and is inviting residents, businesses and partners to share their views.
The draft housing strategy sets out an ambitious vision to address the housing crisis in Hounslow and to support residents with housing needs over the next five years.
The Council has identified five priorities that are essential to address the housing needs and priorities of Hounslow communities, and is seeking feedback on these areas.
- Tackle homelessness and rough sleeping
- Safe and decent council housing
- Raise standards in the private-rented sector
- Work with partners, so that residents live healthy and independent lives
- More genuinely affordable homes
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Health and Wellbeing Survey
 The Hounslow joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy is due to renew in 2026. You can contribute to the development of the next strategy by sharing your opinions through a short survey.
You will be asked to share areas that you think should be focused on against the four priorities of the strategy, Start Well, Live Well, Age Well and Healthy Places.
Want to start a career in construction?
Work Hounslow is offering a fully funded course for residents to obtain the Construction Skills Certification Scheme Level 1 Labourer Green Card, along with additional certifications - all in just two weeks.
Upon completion, participants will be qualified for entry-level positions on construction sites. In addition, employment advisors will be available to support participants in accessing job opportunities.
The course begins on Thursday, 19 June and runs Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4pm in Brentford, TW8 9AD.
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