News

The magazine for Hillingdon residents, which provides community news from the council, is delivered to homes across the borough every 2 months.

Hillingdon Council has demanded that the government ends the eviction of former asylum seekers from hotels in the borough without future support and accommodation being secured and funded by the Home Office and refunds the cost to the council of providing support, in a motion from Cllr Ian Edwards, the Leader of the Council, carried last night (Thursday 10 July).

Hillingdon Council has secured £1.1 million in the next round of UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) for 2025/26 to deliver projects that support residents into work, help local businesses grow and make improvements to our town centres.

Hillingdon Council's Battle of Britain Bunker Exhibition and Visitor Centre in Uxbridge is hosting a 'Make do and mend' themed Repair and Reuse Day on Saturday 5 July to encourage residents to embrace the 1940s mentality of learning how to fix and reuse household items.

Hillingdon Council's Cabinet last night (Thursday 26 June) agreed to cease retail operations at its Rural Activities Garden Centre (RAGC) and continue engagement and consultation with volunteers on its future support services.

Hillingdon Council has obtained five closure orders for tenants' properties in Cowley, Northwood Hills and Uxbridge following reports of serious anti-social behaviour (ASB) and criminal activity, including drug dealing, violence and knifepoint robberies.

Hillingdon Council welcomed more than 200 literature-loving visitors to the Winston Churchill Theatre on Saturday (21 June) for a sell-out writing festival featuring some of the country's top crime authors.

Hillingdon Council gave 2nd Ickenham Scout Group the keys to their new clubhouse this week after HS2 funding was used to build them a new base.

Hillingdon Council has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving the borough's heritage assets after investing £500,000 to deliver essential refurbishments to the Hillingdon and Uxbridge Cemetery Gatehouse, which dates back to the 1850s.

Hillingdon Council is inviting children aged four to 11 to sign up to this year's Summer Reading Challenge, which is focusing on adventures in nature and the great outdoors.

More than 1,500 residents attended this year's Mayor's Picnic in the Park in Cowley Recreation Ground on Saturday (7 June) as part of Hillingdon Council's celebrations to mark the borough's Diamond Jubilee.

Hillingdon Council has approved the introduction of subscription-based garden waste collections to make the service more sustainable, with residents being encouraged to sign up from 9 June ahead of collections beginning on 7 July.

The council has commissioned the new Hillingdon Advice Partnership to provide health and wellbeing services to support thriving healthy households and further improve outcomes for residents.

Hillingdon Council has started working with volunteers from its Rural Activities Garden Centre (RAGC) to help them secure new placements at its Civic Centre and with voluntary sector partners if the authority's Cabinet decides next month to close the site.

Hillingdon Council has secured the long-term lease of 87 family-sized flats in Uxbridge to address increasing demand for temporary housing for homeless households.

A new child weight management programme called 'Xplore', funded by Hillingdon Council, will benefit dozens of families in the borough when it launches next month (June).

Hillingdon Council is set to modernise its parking enforcement by leasing a vehicle fitted with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to help clamp down on unauthorised parking.

Hillingdon Council is campaigning for fairer government funding to address the significant financial pressures it is experiencing due to the high number of asylum seekers it supports as well as the increasing number of Chagossian UK nationals arriving at Heathrow that require public assistance.

A fast food restaurant and takeaway has been ordered to pay £16,491 after a Hillingdon Council investigation discovered dirty equipment, broken refrigeration units, and inadequate cleaning and maintenance posing a significant health risk to customers.

Hillingdon Council is inviting residents with babies and young children to attend a series of events in Hayes, promoting good oral health and wellbeing, to celebrate National Smile Month which starts today (Monday 12 May).

Hillingdon Council is giving tenants who are not entitled to be in one of its homes an opportunity to #DoTheRightThing and return their keys without facing criminal proceedings during its key amnesty from 12 May to 23 June.

Hillingdon Council's Diamond Jubilee celebrations continue next month with its main event, the Mayor's Picnic in the Park, taking place on Saturday 7 June at Cowley Recreation Ground and everyone is invited.

The new Mayor of Hillingdon was formally voted in at Hillingdon Council's Annual General Meeting last night (Thursday 8 May).

An Indian restaurant and takeaway has been ordered to pay £43,816 after a Hillingdon Council investigation uncovered significant failings in its provision of information and control of allergens following a complaint from a customer who suffered a severe allergic reaction.

Hillingdon Council has officially opened its improved Uxbridge Library in the Civic Centre today (24 April) as part of its strategy of co-locating services to improve access and its ongoing drive to deliver value for money for residents.

Hillingdon Council's is pleased to announce that its new Platinum Jubilee Leisure Centre in West Drayton will be managed by Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL), continuing its partnership with the experienced provider while expanding the borough's sports and leisure offer.

Hillingdon Council is celebrating after an Ofsted report rated its adult education service, Learn Hillingdon, 'good' in all areas and praised it for helping residents achieve qualifications and progress in their careers.

Hillingdon Council's Battle of Britain Bunker Exhibition and Visitor Centre in Uxbridge is hosting a series of events from 3 to 5 May to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day.

Hillingdon Council is the top west London local authority on this year's National Offer Day (Wednesday 16 April), with 91.51 per cent of parents in the borough being awarded their first choice primary school place.

Fourteen remarkable residents and organisations were celebrated by Hillingdon Council last night (Wednesday 16 April) for their selfless contributions to the borough at the 2025 Hillingdon Community Awards.

Hillingdon Council is delighted to announce a new partnership with Iford Golf Centre to run Haste Hill and Uxbridge golf courses.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hillingdon Council officially opened four newly refurbished playgrounds today (6 March) in the latest round of its £1.6 million investment programme.

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.

Hillingdon Council has installed traffic calming measures in two roads to curb anti-social behaviour (ASB) from illegal car meets.

Hillingdon residents are being invited to share their feedback on the council's proposals to make its garden waste collection service more sustainable.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hillingdon Council is encouraging residents with a safe and nurturing home environment to consider making a difference to a child's life by fostering.

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.

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.

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.

Hillingdon Council has completed a revitalisation of Mulberry Parade in West Drayton as part of town centre improvements programme.