Hounslow Leader Shantanu Rajawat defends council finances

Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council Leader Shantanu Rajawat addresses criticism of the borough’s financial management, reaffirming transparency and fiscal responsibility. Two opposition councillors, Conservative Cllr Jack Emsley (Chiswick Homefields), a member of the Council’s Oversight & Scrutiny Committee, and Independent

Hounslow council boosts accessibility for blind residents

Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council launches initiative to increase accessibility of local streets for 6,400 registered blind or partially sighted residents, seeking to understand their challenges. Wearing” sim- specs,” which are technical  spectacles that  pretend  colorful forms of vision loss,

Additional licensing scheme expires in Hounslow

Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow’s landlord licensing scheme, which aimed to regulate Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), has ended, sparking concerns about rogue landlords. Hounslow Council conducted a consultation on plans to extend the supplementary licensing system from March 12 to

Hounslow council seizes £33,000 worth of illicit goods

Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council recently seized nearly £33,000 worth of illegal vapes, cigarettes, and shisha in a major crackdown on illicit products. Seven establishments sold illegal tobacco to the council’s undercover officer during a series of test purchases conducted

Hounslow’s Meadowbank hub welcomes Cranford library

Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cranford Library is relocating to Hounslow Council’s Meadowbank Centre, which will be transformed into the Meadowbank Community Hub and Library. In October, the new Community Hub and Library will open, less than 500 meters from Cranford Library’s

Hounslow residents oppose Hogarth roundabout plans

Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow residents are stepping up objections to the Hogarth roundabout development, raising concerns over traffic, safety, and community impact. The Mayor of London is now debating whether to construct a high-rise, mixed complex of residences and workplaces

Hounslow Council wins 20 prestigious green flag awards

Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council celebrates receiving 20 Green Flag Awards for its parks and green spaces, recognizing high environmental standards and community value. After receiving an international quality mark for parks and green spaces, green areas like Brentford’s Watermans

Hounslow students outperform national GCSE average

Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Students in Hounslow celebrate strong GCSE results, surpassing the national average in both English and Maths for another consecutive year. Compared to the national average of 72%, more than 76% of Hounslow students received a 4+ in

Hounslow submits Local Plan for government review

Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council has submitted its emerging Local Plan to the Secretary of State for independent examination, outlining development goals through to 2041. The Plan presents a bold and sustainable vision for Hounslow’s future, addressing the climate crisis,

Hounslow launches free Green Skills Bootcamp

Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council launches free Green Skills Bootcamp in September, funded by the Mayor of London, to train residents for employment in the green economy. The more than £7,000 course will consist of on-the-ground assignments with partner firms

Hounslow Council leader reveals 2025 tax and transport plans

Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council leader Shantanu Rajawat discussed 2024 achievements, 2025 budget challenges, regeneration, transport plans, and cultural aspirations. In an interview with Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), Hounslow Council leader, Councilor Shantanu Rajawat, admitted that by 2025 all