Come to a public event and ask Council cabinet members a question
 Come together with other local people and ask the Council's cabinet members a question that could spark an improvement in your neighbourhood.
You can submit your question in advance or make a contribution from the floor on the evening. It's free to attend but please register ahead of the event to confirm your attendance.
Join the Housing Conference
 Tenants and leaseholders are invited to the Council's Housing Conference on Saturday, 31 January for a special day celebrating the vital role residents play in their communities.
Hear from Residents Voice, get updates on key projects and take part in an important session on budget setting, where you can share how you would prioritise spending. There will also be opportunities to ask questions and meet the housing teams.
The Council is also asking people to nominate unsung heroes who make life better on Hounslow's housing estates and around council homes. If you have someone in mind, nominate them before Monday, 12 January by clicking here.
Primary school admissions close soon
 If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, they will start school in Reception in September 2026.
You will need to apply for them to start school before Thursday, 15 January 2026, even if your child is already attending the nursery class.
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month
 To mark LGBTQ+ History Month, the Council is set to host a free event on Wednesday, 11 February at Hounslow House.
The event will be run in partnership with local charity West London Queer Project. This year’s theme will focus on science and innovation.
Attend an Area Forum near you
 Start the new year by meeting new people at your local Area Forum event and help make a difference where you live.
The next round of events will start on Tuesday, 13 January.
 Come along to the Council's annual Funders Fair at Hounslow House on Monday, 2 February, from 9.30am until 1.30pm.
You can hear from community funders such as Inspire Hounslow, Children In Need, Heathrow Community Trust, National Lottery Community Fund and many more. There will also be a community panel where you can hear real stories about how community and voluntary organisations can grow and become sustainable.
Last year over 60 organisations attended to network and hear about funding opportunities
Do the extraordinary, become a Shared Lives carer
 Hounslow is currently recruiting new carers for the Shared Lives service. Shared Lives is an established nationwide programme that is transforming lives as an alternative to supported living or residential care.
The scheme matches adults requiring support with approved paid carers in the local community.
Read more about how Shared Lives can transform lives from Andy Harvey, Hounslow’s Registered Manager for the service, who has over 30 years' experience matching carers with service users.
 Temperatures in Hounslow will drop below freezing tonight (Friday, 9 January) and tomorrow (Saturday, 10 January).
A Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated over the weekend, meaning extra support and shelter is now available via SteetLink for anyone sleeping rough.
Head to their website to help someone access support.
SEARCH and you shall find (employment)
 Find out more about the DFN Project SEARCH programme on Monday, 12 January at Hounslow House from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
It's is a life changing opportunity helping young people (17-24) with an active Education Health and Care Plan to transition from education into paid employment.
Harry (pictured) graduated in the Summer of 2024, having completed work rotations with the library service, Lampton 360 and the Placements and Brokerage team at the Council. He has worked in the reception of Hounslow House for the past 18 months.
E-mail projectsearch@hounslow.gov.uk to confirm your attendance.
 Parents and carers in Hounslow now have access to an additional 750 same-day GP appointments every month for children aged up to four years old.
Evening appointments will be offered between 5.30pm and 8.30pm, Monday to Friday and are designed to make it easier to see a GP quickly when their child is unwell with symptoms that cannot be treated at home.
First, check your child’s symptoms on the Hounslow Healthier Together website before deciding where best to seek care.
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