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Friday, 17 October 2025 

Charlotte House strikes Gold

Charlotte House, a cosy 56-bed residential care home tucked away between West Middlesex Hospital and Syon Park, has been awarded Gold Standard Framework (GDF) for their palliative end of life care. It’s the first care home in Hounslow to achieve this status and a recognition of excellence that has been developed over recent years under the guidance of manager Carmen Surligeanu (pictured).

The award has been running for 25 years and is nationally recognised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as a marker of quality care.

Meadowbank Community Hub and Library opens

Opened in Cranford this week, the Council's newest community hub and library offers residents a magical new children’s library, as well as access to information and support with money management, employment, housing and health.

There are also classrooms offering a range of courses, including English language, digital skills and creative classes. In the evenings, the adult library space hosts activities such as yoga, drama and Pilates. 

Hounslow Lights is back

On Saturday, 25 October, Hounslow Lights is back at Lampton Park (TW3 4DJ). It's a celebration of several events taking place at this time of year, so feel free to dress up for Diwali or Halloween and get into the spirit of the season.

Between 4pm and 9pm, join us for a mega-funfair, delicious food, stalls, arts and crafts and a spectacular fireworks display set to music. 

School children gain confidence in cycling

As part of Cycle to School Week (13-17 October), Cllr Katherine Dunne, Cabinet Member for Climate, Environment and Transport, joined students at Norwood Green Junior School for their Bikeability training.

The session began in the playground before moving onto the road, where students showed great confidence and skill. 

Free neurodivergent work event at Hounslow House

Join the Community Provisions team and guests for an event aimed at adults who are autistic, have ADHD, dyslexia or other types of neurodivergence. Hear important stories of lived experience in the workplace, talk to employers and meet local people at the Mentor Marketplace.

Confirmed guests to date include: Department for Work and Pensions, Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS), and The Hill Group, a large local employer in the construction sector.

Hounslow Youth Council needs you

The Hounslow Youth Council (HYC) is calling on enthusiastic young people aged 13-18, or up to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), to join and help shape a brighter future across the borough.

HYC offers a fun and engaging platform where young people can collaborate and deliver impactful projects, workshops, and events.

In recent years this has included a specific report that contributed towards shaping the borough’s response to knife crime and community safety.

This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your skills, while engaging with the local community to make a positive impact.

Apply before Friday, 31 October - contact Chloe Regis at Chloe.Regis@Hounslow.gov.uk or Chelsea Mason at Chelsea.Mason@Hounslow.gov.uk.

Safeguarding adults event

Join us for a marketplace event on everyday safeguarding with stalls offering residents advice and guidance from local services.

This year’s theme is Prevention – Act before abuse, a key facet of adult safeguarding.

A community allotment with a difference

Based at Heron Way Allotment, Health Means Wealth runs a number of community-focused initiatives in its haven of flowers, plants and vegetables patches. From weekly sessions for older people in the area to gardening activities for young people with autism, this group is using its green space to support the local community.

Earlier in the year, the Council awarded £30,000 to the community group to help make the allotment accessible for its users. Click here to find out more about the community initiatives they run. 

To apply for the Council's Thriving communities fund, click the button below.