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Hounslow’s first Culture Strategy sets out a bold vision for the next decade to place #Hounslow on the map as a destination borough and place culture at its heart.

To read more, visit www.hounslow.gov.uk/news/article... @salmanshaheen.bsky.social
Two women walk arm in arm near signs promoting the Creative Mile Brentford Art Trail event outdoors.
December 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Cllr Sue Sampson, Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Homelessness, shares our Housing Services' C2 rating recognition for strong performance!

We're committed to safer homes, better communication, and improved services for residents.
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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We've some great news to share as we head into the #Christmas period 🎄

♻️ Food waste #recycling in the borough increased by 66% between September and November!

Hear more from Cllr Grewal in this video and thanks to everyone for doing their bit 💚
December 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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To watch the full length version of the video, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BUh...

For more information, visit goldenmile.london/story/festiv...

#gm100 @jcdecaux.bsky.social #christmas #christmastree #london #hounslow @shansview.bsky.social @tombruce.bsky.social
Cllr Tom Bruce, Cllr Shantanu Rajawat and Hounslow Mayor Cllr Any Croft standing in front of the Christmas Tree lit up with golden lights. Guests and partners stood in front of the lit Christmas Tree at Renault on the Great West Road The Great West Road with lights in posts and in trees. One of the decorative poles with hanging golden lights.
December 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Last night, we celebrated the completion of the Christmas Lights Project with the lighting of a 12-metre high Christmas tree at Renault on the Golden Mile.

More than 20k lights now shine along the corridor, made possible by #GM100 partners, businesses and supporters.
December 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Last week we celebrated #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities at Holy Trinity Church in Hounslow. Offering support to residents with disabilities is part of our wider ambition to make a #Hounslow a fairer, more equal place to live. Watch more here.
December 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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HRH The Duke of Gloucester visited Hounslow to celebrate 100 years of the Golden Mile!
A proud moment for our borough as we mark a century of industry, innovation & community on Britain’s iconic Great West Road.
Full story www.hounslow.gov.uk/news/article...
#GM100 #Hounslow @shansview.bsky.social
The Duke of Gloucester with other guests by a JCDecaux digital display board the Duke of Gloucester looks at a black and white photograph The Duke of Gloucester shakes hands with Hounslow Council Leader Shantanu Rajawat A presentation for the Duke of Gloucester on a digital screen on the Great West Road
November 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Don't miss your last chance to comment on the #Hounslow Public Realm Design Guide (HPRDG)! Your views matter for shaping our public spaces.

Consultation closes on 30th November.

More info: talk.hounslow.gov.uk/public-realm...
Cover image for the Hounslow Public Realm Design Guide
November 27, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Join Hounslow Council’s fostering campaign to transform lives and discover how your skills can make you an ideal carer.

💖 Meet our team at Hounslow Jamia Masjid on 5 Dec, 12:30-2:30 PM.

All welcome!

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November 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Heston firefighters are among the 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters responding to a fire on Bridge Road, Southall. If you live nearby, please keep any windows closed and be aware of potential traffic restrictions in place if travelling.

More info: www.london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/20...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Temperatures in #Hounslow will drop below freezing tonight. A Severe Weather Emergency Protocol is in place. Support and shelter is available for anyone sleeping rough. If you see someone rough sleeping, let the Streetlink team know so they can help them: https://thestreetlink.org.uk/
Graphic explaining the work of streetlink
November 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Road safety starts with our choices. 🚗🚶

This National #RoadSafetyWeek, let’s keep #Hounslow safe!

👉 Slow down.
👉 Stay alert.
👉 Take care getting there.

Watch Cllr @katherinedunne.bsky.social launch our campaign.
#RoadSafety #TakeCareGettingThere
November 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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This week's theme in Five Ways to Wellbeing is Be Active. Lampton Leisure is offering a free three-day guest pass to residents aged 18 years and over.

Just go to one of their six leisure centres and mention Five Ways to Wellbeing to get your free pass!
https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/5ways2wellbeing
Poster outlining the themes of the give weeks of five ways to wellbeing. Head to www.hounslow.gov.uk/5ways2wellbeing to find out more.
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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The latest edition of our #Hounslow Matters e-newsletter has just been sent to subscribers featuring how to get a FREE Lampton Leisure pass, where to get your #flu and #covid vaccinations and much more.

Read and subscribe here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHOUNSLOW/bulletins/3fb0c94
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November 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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To mark #CarersRightsDay, there's a range of support to access in the atrium of West Middlesex Hospital on Thursday 20 November between 10am and 3pm.

For carers and senior residents alike: https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/our-campaigns/carers-rights-day/
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November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Our weekly Thrive email newsletter, focused on supporting your physical, mental & financial wellbeing, was sent out on Tuesday.

Interested in getting it in YOUR inbox every week?

Then read the latest edition & subscribe here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHOUNSLOW/bulletins/3faef99
Illustration of diverse people, including a person in a wheelchair, promoting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing support in Hounslow.
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Services have taken place today marking #RemembranceDay.

Among those held locally, Cllr @katherinedunne.bsky.social
& Deputy Mayor Cllr Meah joined Isleworth & Syon School staff and pupils, while at Holy Trinity Church on #Hounslow High Street, veterans attended a service at the memorial.
Group of Isleworth and Syon students and staff standing with Cllr Dunne and Cllr Meah on a stage with a poppy wreath and a historical memorial backdrop in a school auditorium. 3 veterans standing in front of the memorial at Holy Trinity Church in Hounslow. The memorial outside Holy Trinity Church in Hounslow with poppy wreaths behind. Poppy wreaths at the war memorial at Holy Trinity Church in Hounslow.
November 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Today, Hounslow honoured those who sacrificed their lives for us on #RemembranceSunday.

The Mayor, Councillors, and residents gathered for ceremonies in Chiswick and Feltham Green. We remember the courage of the Armed Forces.

@shansview.bsky.social #lestweforget #remembrancesunday
Crowd gathered around a war memorial with uniformed personnel and civilians paying respects on a cloudy autumn day. Hounslow Council Leader Shantanu Rajawat is facing the memorial. Close-up of red poppy wreaths laid on the ground with remembrance notes and a bouquet of white and red flowers nearby. Central wreath is from Council leader Shantanu Rajawat. Stone war memorial listing names of fallen soldiers, surrounded by red poppy wreaths and floral tributes on a cloudy day. Uniformed cadets march down a city street carrying British flags during a formal parade.
November 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Families in Hounslow are invited to a free community health event, Let’s Get Healthier Together, taking place at Reach Academy on Friday 14 Nov from 3pm to 5pm).

Read more: https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/news/article/10126/families-invited-to-lets-get-healthier-together-event-at-reach-academy-feltham
Exterior view of Reach Academy building with parked cars outside on a sunny day.
November 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Congratulations to Subin Sebastian from Atfield House Care in Isleworth, who has won the 2025 Barchester National Care Award for General Manager of the Year.

Subin and the home have been nominated for eight different external awards over the past three years.
Two men dressed in formal blue suits stand on a stage with large illuminated star decorations in pink and blue behind them. The man on the left is Subin Sebastian.
November 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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**Last SEND Surgeries of 2025**

Join us for our final SEND surgeries this year:

• 5 Nov, Feltham Library 11:30am-1:30pm
• 12 Dec, Lampton Family Hub 10am-12pm

Get expert advice on EHCPs, therapies, and more! https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/send-local-offer
Three people engaging in a supportive group activity with colorful text blocks reading 'Realising limitless futures' on a bright yellow background.
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Today is the first day of Five Ways to Wellbeing, helping you to stay well as we head into winter. This week's theme is Connect and we have a range of great services in Hounslow to help you stay connected with others.
https://bit.ly/3XTKPws
Connect, 3 to 9 November. Spend time with your family, friends, neighbours and colleagues.
November 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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At our recent #BlackHistoryMonth event in #Hounslow House, #Chiswick teacher and steel band leader Samuel Dubois shared his belief that #BHM is an opportunity to celebrate the positive contributions made by black people throughout history, including the invention of the steelpan!
October 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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At our recent #BlackHistoryMonth event at #Hounslow House, #Chiswick House and Gardens artist Ayesha Weekes explained the importance and impact of community project Black Chiswick Through History.

#bhm #bhm2025 #bhm25 @blackhistorymonth.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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We've updated our weekly #Hounslow Matters e-newsletter with a new look and feel including useful quick links to key pages on the Council website such as school dates, waste and recycling days and road closures.

Check it out and subscribe here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKH...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM