Get 30 hours of childcare
 From this September, 15 hours childcare for working families with children under three will expand to 30 hours. This means eligible working families can now apply for 30 hours of childcare from the term after their child turns 9 months until they reach school age.
This expansion is designed to support your child’s early education and help you better balance work and family life. It’s the final phase of the childcare expansion, which could save families up to £7,500 per year. Apply for your childcare code by Sunday, 31 August to start using the support from September.
Already using 15 hours childcare for working families? You don’t need to reapply for a new code. Simply continue to reconfirm your details every three months on your GOV.UK account and your existing code will update automatically to enable you to take up 30 hours from September.
Bowling Balls 2025
 Bowling Balls is returning to Holy Trinity Church, Hounslow on Tuesday, 24 June, 11am - 1pm. The event is aimed at raising awareness for men's health and tackling cancer head-on. It will cover prostate cancer, testicular cancer and bowel cancer, including signs and symptoms, screening information and who to talk to for advice.
Hounslow's Health Outreach Team will be there on the day offering their usual advice and health checks for all residents.
Bowling Balls is designed specifically for men with learning disabilities and neurodiversity as well as their caregivers. There is no need to book in advance, you can just turn up on the day.
Hounslow cracks down on blue badge misuse
 The Council has joined forces with local authorities across the UK to mark National Blue Badge Day of Action, stepping up enforcement and raising awareness of the misuse of Blue Badges.
The Blue Badge scheme helps people with disabilities or mobility issues park closer to their destination, supporting greater independence and access to essential services. However, growing reports of misuse have prompted a nationwide crackdown.
As part of the Action Day, enforcement officers have been patrolling streets and car parks across the borough, checking badges and speaking with drivers. In some cases, fraudulent use has resulted in badges being seized and penalty notices issued.
Riding into summer with Hounslow Cycling Mela
 Last Sunday, the Hounslow Cycling Mela brought together riders from across the borough for a fun-filled celebration of cycling at Lampton Park as part of the London Cycling Festival.
As you can see from the video below there was something for everyone, from led rides and live performances to smoothie bikes and free repairs. Thank you to everyone who joined us – see you next year.
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.
Dangerous recreational drugs in west London
 There have been reports of a particularly dangerous batch of blue recreational drugs in West London recently.
Please remember, there is no way of knowing what is in any drug, or how your body will react. If you are feeling unwell after taking any substance please do not attempt to sleep it off or drink lots of water, seek medical attention immediately.
You can check The Loop website for alerts on substances that are considered to present a significant threat to life in your area.
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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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 this short survey.
You will be asked to share areas that you think the Council and its partners should be focusing on against the four priorities of the strategy: Start Well, Live Well, Age Well and Healthy Places.
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