Have your say on public transport
 The Council has published a draft Public Transport Plan, setting out how it wants to improve buses, trains and tubes across the borough. It covers reliability, accessibility and how easy it is to get around.
The plan is now open for public consultation, and the team wants to hear from residents who use public transport in their everyday lives. Your feedback will help shape the final plan and future decisions.
Applying for nursery places
Do you have a child born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023? If so they can start nursery in one of our schools this September.
Applications are open until Friday, 6 March, so don’t miss out.
Sign up for free activities close to home
 More than 100 people spoke to local councillors in Cranford last week, highlighting the remarkable offer at Meadowbank, their local community hub and library.
Thanks to everyone who had a chat, and to the staff and parents at Cranford Primary and the Unique Academy, who the councillors also visited.
Local people were especially interested in the great offer for children, particularly the half-term activities at Meadowbank, as well as the warm space offer and support available for work, money and health and more.
See what's on offer at Meadowbank on the Hounslow Connect website.
Youth Takeover Day
The Council is hosting a Youth Takeover Day in March. It's a one-day event where selected young people aged 16-24 will step into leadership and decision-making roles across the Council.
Participants will help lead discussions, experience how major decisions are shaped, and voice their ideas on the issues that matter most to them and their local communities.
The application round is now open and to apply or nominate a young person. All applications and nominations must be submitted by 5pm on Friday, 13 February.
Brentford regeneration event
 Brentford Voice, in collaboration with the Council, is hosting an evening event to update residents on regeneration in Brentford.
It will take place on Tuesday, 24 February from 6.15pm to 8.15pm at Brentford Free Church, Boston Manor Road, TW8 8DW.
You an find out more about:
- Proposed arts centre at the old police station site
- Recently-approved Golden Mile Investment Framework
- Brentford town centre masterplan
The evening will begin with an opportunity to view information boards and speak with council staff. From 6.45pm there will be short presentations, followed by time for questions and discussion.
Are you or someone you know struggling with gambling addiction?
The Primary Care Gambling Service (PCGS) is a free and confidential NHS service for anyone experiencing gambling harm. It also provides support for anyone impacted by someone else’s gambling.
It's free and confidential and is made up of health and social care professionals who can help with physical, mental and financial problems caused by gambling.
You can refer yourself or someone else today.
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Putting tenants at the heart of the Housing Conference
Tenants, leaseholders, councillors and housing officers came together on Saturday, 31 January for Hounslow’s Housing Conference, a day of open and constructive discussion focused on council housing and the future of local housing services.
The event provided a valuable opportunity for residents and the Council to come together, share experiences and work collaboratively on solutions.
Following the conference, a survey shared with attendees found that 85% of respondents would attend a future conference, with 70% of responses giving the event a rating of four or five out of five.
 Thanks to everyone who came along and asked questions at Cabinet Question Time at Kingsley Academy on Wednesday evening. We extend particular thanks to Prof Peter John CBE, who chaired the meeting.
Cabinet members listened to what you had to say about Hounslow High Street, community safety, potholes, parking and more.
Question Time events move around the borough. You can find an upcoming event near you on the Council's website.
Stay up to date with all things green
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The Council recently relaunched its Clean and Green e-newsletter, which shares updates about its work to make Hounslow more sustainable, cleaner and greener.
It also highlights ways you can get involved, from shaping the Climate Change Resilience Plan to lending a hand in our wonderful parks.
You can read the latest edition here and sign up below for future updates.
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 Head to the BridgeLink Centre in Isleworth for a community health event from 11am-1pm on Thursday, 26 February.
It will be an engaging and informative morning, focused on local health and wellbeing. You can chat with friendly health and social care professionals, ask questions, get guidance and discover services that can help you. You can also get a free flu jab and blood pressure check.
Partners including the Health Outreach Team, Employment and Education Advisors, Adult Social Care, Carers Support and Healthy Hounslow will be on hand to offer support and advice.
You don't need to book a place, just turn up on the day.
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