News in Hillingdon

Local authorities committed to protecting their residents from the damaging effects of Heathrow expansion will go to the Court of Appeal today (Thursday 17 October) to outline vital flaws in the government's decision to give the go ahead to a third runway at the West London airport.

Hillingdon Council's adolescents team has been shortlisted for two prestigious national awards.

Today (Tuesday 8 October) Hillingdon Council is joining with Coram Ambitious for Adoption, the capital's first Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) to support the running of its adoption service.

Hillingdon Council is giving away 5,000 tree saplings to help the borough become a greener and healthier place to live, work and visit.

Hillingdon Council supported this year's national Recycle Week campaign by holding events in the borough and reminding residents about what they can recycle.

Hillingdon Council held a successful free event for older residents on Tuesday 24 September ahead of the International Day of Older Persons today.

Hillingdon collected a string of accolades at this year's London in Bloom awards, maintaining its reputation as one of the greenest boroughs in London.

Residents are being invited to help at two community planting days this month to bring colour and biodiversity to Elephant Park, Hillingdon.

A new licensing scheme for professional dog walkers is being introduced by Hillingdon Council to make the borough's parks more pleasant for everyone who uses them.

As part of its ongoing commitment to support policing in the borough and keep residents safe, Hillingdon Council has renewed its offer to buy Uxbridge Police Station to enable its continued use by local police officers.

Hillingdon Council has today (Thursday 12 September) sent a strong message to anyone caught flying an unauthorised drone of any size near Heathrow airport or in any of the borough's parks and open spaces that they will face tough penalties.

Residents and visitors are being invited to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Britain Day with a day of events and family activities on Sunday 15 September at the Battle of Britain Bunker and Exhibition and Visitor Centre in Uxbridge.

Residents in Hillingdon can enjoy free tennis lessons at Cavendish Recreation Ground from Saturday 7 September.

Hillingdon Council has welcomed today's (Wednesday 21 August) news that the government has decided to review the value and the viability of the High Speed 2 rail project.

Residents can commemorate the summer before the outbreak of the Second World War at the Battle of Britain Bunker this bank holiday weekend.

Plans for Heathrow expansion face a fresh legal challenge in the Court of Appeal in October.

Hillingdon is celebrating its title of the greenest borough in London after being awarded five more Green Flags - bringing its new tally to 55.

Hillingdon Council has announced plans to expand the reach of its music service to give more children the opportunity to participate in music.

The Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr David Yarrow, launched his Charity Appeal for 2019/20 at an event at the Civic Centre, Uxbridge on Wednesday 10 July.

Children aged from four to 11 are being encouraged to go on an out-of-this-world adventure this summer, with the annual Summer Reading Challenge returning to Hillingdon from Saturday 6 July.

Hillingdon Council's Hayes Community Family Fun Day returns this weekend.

Hillingdon Council has won the top award for innovation in children's services at the Municipal Journal (MJ) achievement awards.

Hillingdon Council's Trading Standards team is celebrating after winning a national award for its work to prevent unsafe consumer products entering the retail market via Heathrow Airport.

A special ceremony at the Polish Air Force Memorial in South Ruislip unveiled two interpretation boards in the remembrance garden.

The director of The Wine Cellar in Station Road, West Drayton, was found guilty at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court on Monday 17 June of selling alcohol to a person under 18.

The former owner of Chixy's takeaway in Botwell Lane Hayes has been ordered to undertake 120 hours of unpaid work after admitting several breaches of food hygiene regulations.

Hillingdon Council's waste and recycling team donated around 1,000 duvets to a local animal charity to recycle as bedding this week, as part of an annual joint initiative.

More drinking fountains are being installed in Hillingdon's parks and open spaces in a bid to reduce plastic waste.

Hillingdon Council's annual Bikespiration event, which celebrates all things cycling, has returned for 2019 with a new format.

Hillingdon Council opened a new sports centre in South Ruislip on Tuesday 4 June