Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chiswick House in Hounslow will host the next Cabinet Question Time, offering residents a chance to engage with government ministers on local and national issues.
Residents can ask the questions that are important to them during the upcoming Cabinet Question Time hosted by the Hounslow Council at the historic Chiswick House and Gardens.
The director of Chiswick House and Gardens Trust, Xanthe Arvanitakis, will preside over the ceremony on Wednesday, September 17. The Council Leader and his Cabinet Members will answer the questions, which may be submitted beforehand or in the evening.
Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, Leader of Hounslow Council, said:
“We are delighted to be holding our next Cabinet Question Time at such a stunning location enjoyed by so many Hounslow residents.
We’re committed to being a listening council and really value hearing first-hand from residents about the issues which matter to them, and hopefully being able to provide the answers. This is an opportunity for residents to help us improve how we do things and the services they receive.”
Xanthe Arvanitakis, Director of Chiswick House and Gardens Trust, said:
“We are proud to host and chair Cabinet Question Time at Chiswick House and Gardens and invite residents to join us with their questions. Since joining the Trust in 2020, my focus has been on increasing its social and community impact.
As we expand our resources with the development of our new Community and Creative Campus, we hope to offer even more opportunities to Hounslow residents to connect with each other, learn new skills and enrich their lives. Over the years I have been invited to chair a range of events from meetings to panel discussions and look forward to chairing my first Cabinet Question Time.”
Click here to purchase a ticket. Cabinet Question Time | Let’s Talk Hounslow allows residents to submit questions online in advance, or they can ask questions “live” during the event.
In the past, there have been inquiries about crime prevention and fly-tipping.
The Garden Pavilion, located in the grounds of Chiswick House, Burlington Lane, London W4 2 RP, will host the event. Before the event begins at 6.30 p.m., residents are encouraged to arrive by 6 p.m. for light refreshments.
Who will chair and which Cabinet members will attend the session?
The next Cabinet Question Time session at Chiswick House in Hounslow will be chaired by Xanthe Arvanitakis, Director of Chiswick House and Gardens Trust. The session will feature the Leader of Hounslow Council, Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, along with other Cabinet Members.
While the full list of attending Cabinet Members has not been explicitly detailed, typically such sessions include key Cabinet Members responsible for major portfolios relevant to local issues and governance, such as housing, environment, and community safety.
The event offers residents a chance to ask questions directly to those responsible for decision-making in the council.