Media and filming enquiries

Contact details for media enquiries and requests to film in Hillingdon.

Submit a media enquiry

If you are a journalist with a media enquiry, please contact our press office by emailing corporatecommunications@hillingdon.gov.uk or call 01895 250403. We will respond during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm).

If your enquiry is related to an emergency and you require a response outside of office hours, please call 01895 250111 and ask to speak with the on-call media officer.


Request to film or take photos in the borough

If you're planning to film or take photographs on any council-owned land or property (including buildings, streets, parks, highways, or open spaces), you must get permission from the council. This applies to:

  • TV and film production companies
  • professional and amateur photographers or videographers
  • clubs and organisations
  • students from schools, colleges, or universities.
  • In most cases, a licence will also be required.

Each enquiry is considered on a case-by-case basis and fees apply. If agreed, public liability insurance, risk assessments and/or method statements will be required.

Please note: Drone filming/photography is only permitted for emergency purposes, such as structural surveys of buildings, and then only in accordance with specific criteria.

Please contact our Film Office by emailing info@hillingdonfilmoffice.co.uk or call 020 7620 0391 with details of your request.