Passing of Councillor Richard Foote
 The Council is sad to announce the passing of Cllr Richard Foote, who has died aged 82. A lifelong Hanworth resident, he served as a Labour councillor for over 17 years.
Council Leader, Cllr Shantanu Rajawat has paid tribute to his colleague. You can read his full statement, along with more about Cllr Foote's life in local politics and trade unionism, below.
Look after yourself and others as cold weather bites
 Temperatures in Hounslow will drop below freezing over the weekend and the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is in place. Support and shelter is available for anyone sleeping rough between now and Monday morning. If you see someone rough sleeping, let the Streetlink team know so they can help them.
During this cold weather and with the cost of energy increasing, the Council’s warm spaces are also opening up to give people shelter. They’re putting on free activities for you and your family.
This year, libraries and leisure centres are joining with voluntary, community and faith spaces across Hounslow. Why not find an activity on the Council website and pop in?
Submit your photos of Hounslow to win £50 of Amazon vouchers
 Five Ways to Wellbeing is about to enter its fourth week. Across five weeks, it highlights five simple steps you can take to feel better as we head into the winter months.
The theme for next week (24-30 November) is Take Notice, when the Council will be running its popular photography competition. When you enter, you’ll be in with a chance of winning Amazon vouchers. The top three entries will win £50 vouchers and four runners up will receive £25.
To enter, just email your photograph of anything in Hounslow, along with your full name and a few words about why you’ve chosen this particular subject, to the Communications team by the end of Sunday, 30 November. Please use the subject “Five ways photo competition”.
Check the Five Ways to Wellbeing webpage for a list of more great local organisations that can help you take notice.
New crackdown on fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour
 The Council has approved a major enforcement review to tackle fly-tipping, littering, anti-social behaviour and parking offences.
Key measures include:
- New enforcement team launching in March 2026
- Increased patrols and noise management
- Smarter technology, including AI and SMART sensors
- Improvements to CCTV and parking enforcement
These steps will make Hounslow’s streets safer and cleaner, as well as delivering better value for residents.
Pawsome night for Hounslow at prestigious animal awards
 The Council’s Animal Welfare Team picked up five accolades last week at the RSPCA’s annual PawPrints Awards – the UK’s leading recognition for animal welfare in the pubic sector.
This year, the team received:
- Kennelling – Platinum Plus (making Hounslow the only local authority in England to achieve this status)
- Stray Dog Services – Gold Plus
- Animal Activities Licensing – Gold Plus
- Housing – Gold Plus
- Special Recognition – Highly Commended for Animal Welfare Officer Georgia O’Brien
These awards celebrate the team’s commitment to protecting animals, supporting residents, and delivering world-class welfare services.
 The fostering recruitment team is out and about in the coming months and will be at the Hounslow Jamia Masjid Centre on Wellington Road South (TW4 5HU) on Friday, 5 December from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. All are welcome.
This is part of the Council’s bold new fostering campaign encouraging more people to become foster carers. It highlights how the role not only transforms the lives of children and young people, but also enriches the lives of those who foster.
The new campaign, Grow in New Ways, challenges outdated perceptions of fostering by showing how people’s existing skills, experiences and values can make them ideal carers.
There are two events coming up where you can see Christmas tree lights being switched on, enjoy local entertainment and welcome the festive season.
They are on:
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Saturday, 22 November from 6.30pm, Hounslow High Street outside TK Maxx, with a winter light parade
- Sunday, 7 December from 4pm, Brentford Market
Many thanks to all those who sponsored and supported these Christmas trees: Hounslow Highways, Fairview Homes and Rooster PR.
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 Congratulations to Brentford Barbell Club, who have returned from the 2025 Powerlifting World Championships in South Africa with four gold medals.
Coach and founder Ali Hasanzade successfully defended his World Championship title. There were two gold medals for 21-year-old Tanya Khan (pictured) in the Junior and Open World Champion, 56kg Female Raw category. Jason Riley also won gold.
Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities with us in Hounslow
 Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) with a special event on Thursday, 4 December at Holy Trinity Church on Hounslow High Street.
The event, which runs from 10.30am until 2.30pm, will outline how the Council is striving to make Hounslow a fairer, more equal borough and will feature an exciting, dramatic performance from leading disability charity Speak Out in Hounslow. Representatives from the charity will also be on hand to offer support to residents in the borough who have autism or learning disabilities.
The event will include key advice on the new benefit changes coming into effect and the potential impact on disabled residents who live in our borough.
 Knowing where to start finding the right support for your child or young person with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can be overwhelming.
The Council holds monthly SEND drop-in sessions where you can speak to a professional face-to-face for advice, guidance and support.
Join the next SEND drop-in session on Friday, 12 December at Lampton Family Hub (TW3 4JG) from 10am - 12pm.
Please get involved with the All-age autism strategy - a five-year plan being overseen by an Autism Partnership Board. It involves seven sub-groups concerned with various priorities for the autistic community - Help shape Hounslow's All-Age Autism Strategy | Let's Talk Hounslow
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