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Hillingdon People

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

19 February 2026

Council introduces new HMO licensing scheme

Hillingdon Council has approved a new boroughwide additional licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), increasing its powers to scrutinise landlords, improve housing conditions, tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and protect communities.

13 February 2026

Hillingdon celebrates Year of Reading

A festival of literature comes to Hillingdon this year, through a range of library events and activities organised by Hillingdon Council to promote literacy and reconnect people with books, to celebrate The National Year of Reading 2026.