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Council's investment programme delivers new outdoor gym in Uxbridge
The outdoor gym at Fassnidge Park in Uxbridge was formally reopened this week following a refurbishment by Hillingdon Council as part of its £1 million park enhancement programme to mark the borough's Diamond Jubilee.
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Council calls on government to refund asylum support costs
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).
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Funding allocated to boost skills, businesses and town centres in Hillingdon
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.
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Bunker hosts special Repair and Reuse Day
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.
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Council approves closure of RAGC retail services
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.
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Council takes action to prevent significant crime and anti-social behaviour
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.
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Council's new writing festival was criminally good
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.
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Ickenham Scout group gets new home
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.
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Council improvements help protect listed structure in Uxbridge
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.
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Planting the seeds for young readers
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.
