News

Hillingdon People magazine latest issue
17 Mar 2025
The magazine for Hillingdon residents, which provides community news from the council, is delivered to homes across the borough every 2 months.
Green at Haste Hill golf course
14 Apr 2025
Hillingdon Council is delighted to announce a new partnership with Iford Golf Centre to run Haste Hill and Uxbridge golf courses.
Outbuilding at 24 Maple Avenue Yiewsley built without planning consent
14 Apr 2025
A husband and wife have been ordered to pay more than £270,000 after a Hillingdon Council investigation found they had illegally subdivided a house in Yiewsley into four separate cramped flats and constructed an outbuilding for rent without planning consent.
Climate change - A hand holding a plant
11 Apr 2025
Hillingdon Council has agreed to adopt its revised Strategic Climate Action Plan which celebrates the significant progress already made and sets out its ongoing commitments to tackling the climate emergency.
Stockley Park in bright sunshine
11 Apr 2025
Hillingdon Council's Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP), a five-year vision for tackling air pollution and protecting the health and wellbeing of residents, was approved for consultation by the council's Cabinet last night (10 April).
The Orchard pub added to the Local List of buildings of architectural and historical importance
11 Apr 2025
Hillingdon Council has included The Orchard pub in Ruislip in the borough's local list of buildings of architectural and historical importance following its nomination by residents.
Cllr Eddie Lavery with Neil Wilkey, Headteacher at Newnham Junior School, staff and pupils
02 Apr 2025
Newnham Junior School in Eastcote has won Hillingdon Council's Cable Challenge by recycling more than 88kg of unwanted electrical cables as the council continues to raise awareness of the importance of reducing contamination in recycling and reusing materials.
Cllr Steve Tuckwell, Cllr Jonathan Bianco and Jeremy Graham, Bugler Developments Chief Operating Officer
02 Apr 2025
Hillingdon Council marked the start of the first phase of construction on its Yiewsley redevelopment project, which will create 95 affordable homes, with a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday (Tuesday 1 April).
Fostering heart
28 Mar 2025
Hillingdon Council is celebrating the successful recruitment of five foster carers following the launch of its campaign last year with an unrivalled payments and benefits package.
Mechanical and engineering works in the gym of the new Platinum Jubilee leisure centre in West Drayton
27 Mar 2025
The construction of Hillingdon Council's new Platinum Jubilee Leisure Centre is advancing at pace with key recent works including the tiling of swimming pools and mechanical and electrical engineering fitout.
Parking ticket
24 Mar 2025
Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) for parking and traffic breaches will increase in Hillingdon and all other London boroughs from Monday 7 April to ensure they remain effective deterrents and incentivise motorists to park and drive safely.
Council
25 Mar 2025
Hillingdon Council teams came together to take quick action to support residents following a significant fire at the electrical substation in Nestles Avenue, Hayes on Friday 21 March.
Council
21 Mar 2025
Hillingdon Council is working closely with partners to respond to a significant fire that started last night (Thursday 20 March) at an electrical substation in Nestles Avenue, Hayes.
Uxbridge Library GV
18 Mar 2025
Hillingdon Council's enhanced Uxbridge Library is just four weeks away from opening to residents in its new home at the Civic Centre, as the authority continues its drive to deliver value for money for residents by co-locating services.
The Diamond Jubilee logo
18 Mar 2025
Hillingdon Council is inviting residents to join the celebrations as it marks the 60th anniversary of the borough's formation with a range of family-friendly events and activities.
Digital Strategy front cover without branding
14 Mar 2025
Hillingdon Council has partnered with ICS.AI to deliver a £1 million initiative to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to transform resident contact and service efficiency as part of its Digital Strategy.
football corner kick
14 Mar 2025
Hillingdon Council has granted a three-year exclusivity agreement with Wealdstone Football Club (FC) so they can undertake exploratory investigations and apply for planning permission to create a new stadium and training facilities in the borough.
Cllr Steve Tuckwell outside one of the new council homes in Harefield
13 Mar 2025
Hillingdon Council is celebrating the completion of six new family-sized social homes on a former disused garage site in Harefield as part of its commitment to create more affordable properties for residents.
Cllr Mills, Cllr Lavery and Cllr O'Brien at the newly-refurbished playground in Shenley Park, Ruislip Manor
07 Mar 2025
Hillingdon Council officially opened four newly refurbished playgrounds today (6 March) in the latest round of its £1.6 million investment programme.
Old Vinyl Factory
07 Mar 2025
Hillingdon Council, in collaboration with Hanwell Hootie and Intrepid Collective, is hosting its first Old Vinyl Factory Festival on Saturday 15 March to celebrate the rich musical heritage of Hayes.
Cllr Eddie Lavery and Cllr Steve Tuckwell visit the newly installed traffic calming measures in Arundel Road, Uxbridge
07 Mar 2025
Hillingdon Council has installed traffic calming measures in two roads to curb anti-social behaviour (ASB) from illegal car meets.
garden waste bags
03 Mar 2025
Hillingdon residents are being invited to share their feedback on the council's proposals to make its garden waste collection service more sustainable.
Civic Centre
28 Feb 2025
Hillingdon Council approved its budget for 2025/26 last night (Thursday 27 February), continuing its commitment to putting residents first by further investing in services and keeping council tax at the second lowest level in outer London and the lowest of its neighbouring London boroughs.
Couple illegally turn home into commerical skip storage site
25 Feb 2025
A husband and wife in West Drayton have been ordered to pay £6,936 after an investigation by Hillingdon Council found their home was unlawfully used to operate a skip hire and commercial waste business, causing significant disruption to residents, despite receiving multiple warnings.
Sign outside Uxbridge Magistrates' court
21 Feb 2025
Hillingdon Council has been granted two closure orders within a residential apartment block in Harlington following reports of persistent anti-social behaviour (ASB) and criminal activity.
Children, young people, activities, youth offer, support
19 Feb 2025
Hillingdon Council has launched an exciting new youth offer and associated marketing campaign, Next Gen, to reflect the diverse and flexible needs of children and young people.
Fostering, care, support, payments, benefits
17 Feb 2025
Hillingdon Council is encouraging residents with a safe and nurturing home environment to consider making a difference to a child's life by fostering.
police and community safety team in Uxbridge town centre
17 Feb 2025
Hillingdon Council is encouraging residents to share their experiences and concerns about crime, disorder, and anti-social behaviour in the borough to help identify future priorities to tackle these issues.
The Gouldings GV plus Uxbridge High Street
14 Feb 2025
Hillingdon Council has been granted new partial closure orders at three blocks of flats in Uxbridge and Hayes as part of ongoing efforts to stamp out anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep residents safe.
Cllr Steve Tuckwell, Cllr Ian Edwards and Cllr Jonathan Bianco at the Battle of Britain Bunker
14 Feb 2025
Hillingdon Council yesterday (Thursday 13 February) showcased its plans to work alongside partners and businesses to build a thriving economy at its first investment conference.
Cllr Lavery and Cllr Tuckwell visit businesses on Mulberry Parade
13 Feb 2025
Hillingdon Council has completed a revitalisation of Mulberry Parade in West Drayton as part of town centre improvements programme.
Cllr Steve Tuckwell with a business that has completed the GROWTH business support programme
13 Feb 2025
Hillingdon Council celebrated the success of its UKSPF-funded business support programme, with 47 local enterprises rewarded for completion at a special awards ceremony.
A pink wheelie bin branded for the Cable Challenge recycling competition
11 Feb 2025
Hillingdon Council is encouraging school pupils to find and collect old or unused electrical cables from around the home and recycle them as part of a drive to promote the reuse of valuable metals and further reduce contamination.
Apprentice, Nancy Major
10 Feb 2025
Hillingdon Council is celebrating its apprentices and their contribution to services as part of National Apprenticeship Week (10 to 16 February).
Cockroaches within the kitchen of restaurant
05 Feb 2025
A Harlington tandoori and its manager have been ordered to pay £22,498.75 after an investigation by Hillingdon Council discovered a significant infestation of cockroaches despite a prior conviction for hygiene offences.
centres, health, support, company
30 Jan 2025
Hillingdon Council, in partnership with community organisations, is offering free, warm and welcoming places for residents to visit for a hot drink and some company during the colder winter days.
Heathrow
29 Jan 2025
Following the announcement today (29 January) by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, that the government is inviting proposals for expansion by the summer, the council reaffirms its intention to robustly fight any plans, just as it did with Heathrow Airport Limited's previous proposals.
NHS, council, relocation, civic centre, services, healthcare
28 Jan 2025
Hillingdon Council is delivering more joined up services and maximising the use of council assets with the relocation from this month of NHS North West London teams to the Civic Centre in Uxbridge.
heart, health, wellbeing, libraries, events
28 Jan 2025
Hillingdon Council will host a series of events at its libraries next month to promote heart health and encourage residents to live a healthier lifestyle.
Children, families, early years, education, centres
27 Jan 2025
Hillingdon Council has relocated South Ruislip Children's Centre to a newly refitted and inclusive building on the same site, offering a wider range of early learning and development services for children and families.
Cllr Lavery visits Ruislip Gardens Primary School and joins pupils to launch the new contamination campaign - That's not my recycling bag.
27 Jan 2025
Hillingdon Council has launched a new recycling campaign for primary school children called 'That's not my recycling bag', inspired by the popular 'That's not my' children's book series.
Disabled parking sign
23 Jan 2025
Hillingdon Council has successfully prosecuted four individuals caught fraudulently using a family member's Blue Badge following a boroughwide parking fraud enforcement operation.
hospital, development, NHS, health
21 Jan 2025
Cllr Jonathan Bianco, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Corporate Services and Property, said: "We're glad that the government has finally seen sense and decided to move forward with the Hillingdon Hospital redevelopment.
Graphic image for the Families Roadshow event
20 Jan 2025
Hillingdon Council's first Families Roadshow will be held at Ruislip Manor Library on Wednesday 5 February from 10am to 3pm.
12 new homes purchased at Carpenters Court in Uxbridge
16 Jan 2025
Hillingdon Council has purchased 12 new properties at Carpenters Court, Uxbridge, as part of its commitment to create more homes for residents.
Cllr Eddie Lavery stands in front of a new Develon shove at the Harefield Civic Amenity Site.
13 Jan 2025
New machinery was introduced at Harefield Civic Amenity Site at the end of last year as part of Hillingdon Council's drive for its operations to be more efficient and have a reduced carbon footprint.
Heathrow
13 Jan 2025
Hillingdon Council's Cabinet has approved proposals to implement a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to stop taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) waiting in residential streets near Heathrow Airport.
General view of Uxbridge Golf Course with a green in the foreground and a player approaching down the fairway
07 Jan 2025
Hillingdon Council has appointed advisors to support its search for a specialist operator to take on the running of Haste Hill and Uxbridge golf courses, with the latter set to temporarily close in the interim.
Children, families, early years, education, centres
07 Jan 2025
As part of a continued drive to deliver value for money services, Hillingdon Council has secured a new, specialist childcare operator for its early years centres.
Pile of newspapers
01 Jan 2025
Hillingdon Council's news releases from 2024.
Pile of newspapers
01 Jan 2024
Hillingdon Council's news releases from 2023.