New Enforcement Team
 The Council launched its Enforcement Team this week, which will see a more targeted and visible presence on Hounslow’s streets.
There will be a dedicated team of officers ready to tackle fly-tipping, littering, anti-social behaviour and parking offences.
A budget for Hounslow
 Do you know how the upcoming budget will shape Hounslow’s future?
Cabinet members showcase what to look out for in a series of videos where the Leader of Hounslow Council, Cllr Shantanu Rajawat sets out his vision for a budget for the future. He outlines the proposals to invest in people, protects vital services and back Hounslow’s long-term success.
Cllr Katherine Dunne, Cabinet member for Climate, Environment and Transport and Cllr Salman Shaheen, Cabinet member for Culture, Leisure and Public Spaces explain how the budget will shape a greener, better Hounslow for everyone.
Would you like to be a councillor?
 If you’re thinking about standing as a candidate at the local elections on Thursday, 7 May, you’ll need to complete a downloadable nomination paper from the Council's website.
You also need to book in advance to deliver your nomination papers to the Deputy Returning Officer at Hounslow House. There are available appointments from Monday, 30 March to Thursday, 9 April, excluding bank holidays.
Find key dates and the election timetable on the Council's website. The timetable will be updated with the links to various documents as they become available.
Meningitis update
The Council understands that recent cases of meningitis in Kent may be causing some concern.
The outbreak response is focused on antibiotics for local contacts. There will also be targeted local vaccination programme.
There is currently no action that people in Hounslow and other London boroughs need to take.
It is therefore recommended that everyone:
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Checks that they are up to date with all their routine vaccinations
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Park run for child exploitation
Hounslow residents are coming together on Saturday, 21 March for a 5k run in Hanworth Park to raise awareness of child exploitation.
If you would like to take part, please meet at Eddie's Bar at 8.30am for a 9am start.
Child Exploitation Awareness Day (18 March) was a reminder that safeguarding young people is everyone’s responsibility.
Families, youth services, schools, local organisations, volunteers, partners and residents — it takes a whole community to create safety, opportunity and protection for our children.
Whether you run, walk or simply show up, you are part of that message. See you at the start line.
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 Hounslow Council's Cabinet has approved plans to deliver 182 new council homes in Brentford, replacing older buildings with modern, energy efficient homes for social rent.
Plans have also been agreed to move forward with the next stage of regeneration in Heston, which could bring around 900 new homes alongside improved public spaces and community facilities.
These developments will provide much needed homes, as well as better spaces and opportunities for residents across the borough.
 Hounslow’s young residents headed to Hounslow Council on Wednesday, 18 March as part of the Council’s Youth Takeover Day.
A key highlight of the day saw participants present their ideas to senior officers across the Council, who responded by pledging commitments to be delivered within the next six months, ensuring that youth voices lead to tangible outcomes.
Beyond policy discussions, participants also gained hands-on experience in communications. They took charge of the Council’s social media channels, produced original content, and even drafted and distributed a press release to local media.
 The Council has signed a new 24-year lease with the Northumberland Estate to secure the future of the Park Road allotments in Isleworth in a big boost for local growers.
Current allotment holders can now continue to grow fruit, vegetables and flowers on plots some have tended for decades. It also means the Council can restore the historic site, re-let vacant plots and protect wildlife and biodiversity.
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