Take care in the heat
 The weather is forecast to be very warm for the next week. While this brings opportunities to explores Hounslow's great green spaces, we should all be careful to enjoy the weather responsibly.
Warm weather can impact vulnerable groups, including older people and those with underlying health conditions. Please take care to protect yourself and others from the potential risks of extreme weather.
People sleeping rough can also suffer severe consequences during hot weather due to the lack of shelter and access to water. If you're worried about someone you see, please contact the Streetlink team who can offer them support.
It only takes a few days of warm weather to increase the risk of fires in our parks. A small spark can ignite grass, shrubs, or litter and any fire can quickly get out of control.
Please remember:
- Do not have barbecues, including disposable barbecues, in open spaces or balconies
- Throw rubbish away properly
- Dispose of cigarettes and matches carefully
Find a Carers Week event for you
 There will be a week of exciting online and in-person events across Hounslow to celebrate Carers Week (8-14 June) and our brilliant caring community. All professionals, unpaid carers and anyone interested in learning about support for unpaid carers is welcome to attend.
Attendees can get 100 BetterPoints for attending an event. These can be exchanged for high street and Amazon vouchers. Download the app for free.
Lampton Leisure is also offering unpaid carers a free three-day pass to use at any of its sites in Hounslow..
If you have any questions or queries, please email carers@hounslow.gov.uk
Fun for all ages at Gunnersbury Park
 There will be a day of bank holiday fun at Gunnersbury Park Museum from 11am to 4pm on Monday, 25 May.
To celebrate 100 years of the park there will be live music from the 1920s, a community market and a chance to bring family, friends and a picnic to enjoy on a giant community blanket.
There is also a full half-term programme of children's activities from 11am to 4pm each day from Tuesday, 26 May until Sunday, 31 May.
Expect a playful adventure through the last 100 years of toys and games. No booking necessary, it's just £3 per child and children need to bring their adult.
Young people invited to design Think Well logo
 Secondary school‑aged young people in Hounslow are invited to design a logo for Think Well, a new youth‑friendly wellbeing hub opening at Beaver’s Children’s Centre in Cranford in summer 2026.
The space will be free to access and designed with young people, for young people. It will offer a relaxed, non‑clinical environment focused on wellbeing and positive mental health.
Young people who live or attend school in the borough can submit a photograph of their logo design via the online form.
The deadline for entries is Sunday, 24 May. The winning designer will receive a £20 voucher and their design will inspire the final Think Well logo.
 Do you know a young person aged between 16 and 18 who wants to develop skills for their CV, boost their confidence and meet new people?
The Council's summer Democracy Ambassadors programme delivers this and so much more.
Young people who live in Hounslow have until Friday, 5 June to apply for this fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience, meet inspiring people, and take on projects that make a difference in their school or community.
 A drama room at Cranford Community College has been transformed into Elevate Studios, a creative space for young people to thrive.
The studio will offer training, content co-creation, live broadcasting facilities, workstations, a meeting space and cultural events to nurture local talent and encourage entrepreneurship.
There will be a launch event to get the first look at the studio and meet the people behind the transformation from 6pm to 8pm on Wednesday, 27 May.
 The Council would like to better understand what's currently great and what's challenging for creative businesses, artists and cultural practitioners who live and work across Hounslow.
Fill in the Hounslow Creative Workforce Survey to have your say on the state of play and what you would like to see change. Your input could inform future policy, strategy and support for the sector, so it’s important to hear from as many people as possible.
To express thanks, everyone who fills out our survey will get a free day-pass at the Digital Dock, a stylish workspace in the heart of Brentford.
 Beezee Academy is a free self-guided app that helps you and your family maintain a healthy lifestyle. There are resources for families, young people and adults.
There are different short courses and modules that you can work through at your own speed. They cover fussy eating, healthy diets, exam stress, reducing alcohol intake and much more. Download the free app and get started today.
 Landlords in Hounslow can join a free, informative and engaging evening to keep ahead of upcoming changes in the private rented sector. It will be held from 5pm to 8pm Wednesday, 24 June at Hounslow House.
With significant changes on the horizon, including the Renters’ Rights Bill, this forum is the perfect opportunity to understand what’s coming and how it may affect you. Topics will cover key areas such as fire safety and compliance, landlord tax and insurance, housing standards, property licensing and support to help you stay compliant and confident.
The evening will conclude with an interactive marketplace where you can access one-to-one advice on benefits, Universal Credit, mortgages, accreditation, inspections and more. Complimentary tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided throughout.
 The Council is allowing grass and wildflowers to grow freely where possible in parks and open spaces as part of Hounslow's natural summer.
This means we can welcome more insects, birds and other wildlife to our green spaces. See how many different species you can spot on your next visit to a park or garden.
You can support local wildlife and tackling pollution at home too. Find out how on the natural summer webpage below.
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