Cabinet Question Time - new date
 Join us at the next Cabinet Question Time, which takes place at The Indian Gymkhana Club (Osterley) on Wednesday, 9 July. Ask members of the Council's cabinet questions on local issues that matter to you.
Attendees are asked to arrive at 6pm, when light refreshments will be served, and the event will start at 6.30pm.
New cycling hub launch
 Join the grand opening of the Council's brand-new cycling hub at Boston Manor Park on Saturday, 14 June, 11am to 2pm.
Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring:
- Dr Bike – free bike checks and basic repairs
- Smoothie Bike – pedal your way to a delicious drink
- Bike ballet – a unique performance on two wheels
You can also find out about free weekly adult cycling sessions, starting every Thursday at 9.30am.
Bring the whole family and celebrate cycling in style.
Giving back to the community
Save lives by giving blood
 Next week is National Blood Week (9-15 June). The NHS is using the week as a springboard to meet its goal of one million regular blood donors in England.
Why not register as a donor today so you can make your first appointment to donate during the week itself?
Currently 2% of the population supply all the blood for NHS patients. Last year just under 800,000 people donated and blood stocks are low. If a million people gave blood regularly, the national blood stock would be closer to meeting the demand for life-saving treatments.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund drives real change
 Grey to Green site - Councillors, Junue Meah, Prital Grewal, Ajmer Grewal and Tom Bruce
From new green spaces and vibrant cultural events to tailored employment support and thriving town centres, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is making a visible and lasting difference across Hounslow.
With £2.49 million allocated to the Council between April 2022 and March 2025, teams have worked with communities, businesses, and partners to deliver a wide range of projects.
These projects include boosting pride of place - from town centres to green spaces - hosting cultural and volunteering events, improving community assets, supporting local businesses and helping local residents gain new skills and employment.
Manage your money with confidence
Join The Money Course hosted by Crosslight Advice on Wednesday - 18 and 25 June and 2 July - at The Bridgelink Community Centre in Isleworth, TW7 7QR.
You'll learn how to create a personal spending plan, organise your expenses and receive personalised support from coaches.
Book your place by calling 020 3450 5608 or sign up via the button below.
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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.
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.
Helping every child succeed in school
 L-R - Council staff, Cllr Aysha Tariq and Jasmeen Chana (Headteacher, Cranford Primary)
Scrutiny is how local councillors check that public services are working well. It involves asking questions, looking at the evidence, and suggesting improvements.
In Hounslow, the Children and Young People’s Scrutiny Panel, chaired by Cllr Emma Siddhu, recently examined how primary schools are helping children who may be at a disadvantage - especially those who get free school meals.
The panel was concerned about a clear pattern: children eligible for free school meals often miss more school and find it harder to keep up in reading, writing and maths. Even a few extra days of absence can make a big difference to how well children do at school.
Council tenants take the lead
 Last week, the Council hosted a fantastic event to spotlight Residents Voice – a group of dedicated tenants working to make real change.
Residents Voice are your neighbours, your peers – and they are holding housing services to account, making sure tenant voices are genuinely listened to and reflected in every decision that affects them.
It was an inspiring afternoon of connection between tenants and housing staff, all focused on how tenant-led scrutiny can lead to better services and stronger communities. To find out more or get involved, email engage@hounslow.gov.uk.
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