https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 26 May 2026 10:45:23 +0000 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:45:23 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/279/council-appoints-new-leader-and-mayor Hillingdon Council confirmed Cllr Steve Tuckwell as new Leader of the Council at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) last night (Thursday 14 May), during which councillors also elected the new Mayor for the municipal year. Thu, 14 May 2026 19:35:00 +0100 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/278/oral-health-sessions-for-national-smile-month Hillingdon Council is encouraging residents with babies and young children to attend a series of events across the borough, promoting good oral health and wellbeing, as part of National Smile Month which started this week.  Wed, 13 May 2026 09:43:00 +0100 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/277/high-court-interim-injunction-granted-to-stop-unlawful-scrap-metal-site Hillingdon Council successfully obtained a High Court interim injunction on Friday 8 May to prevent the unauthorised use of land in Rickmansworth as a scrap metal yard. Mon, 11 May 2026 16:11:00 +0100 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/276/council-leader-to-stand-down Hillingdon Council Leader, Cllr Ian Edwards, has today (Friday 8 May) announced his decision not to seek re-election as Leader of Hillingdon Conservative Group at their Annual General Meeting on Saturday 9 May. Fri, 08 May 2026 09:26:00 +0100 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/275/hayes-takeaway-fined-14-000-after-multiple-failed-inspections A Chinese takeaway has been ordered to pay £14,000 after a Hillingdon Council investigation discovered significant hygiene failures, with grease running down walls, flies landing on food, and food being stored in buckets and washing up bowls. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0100 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/274/company-fined-for-failing-to-make-improvements-to-listed-pub-in-harlington A company has been ordered to pay more than £3,100 after it failed to undertake work to a listed former pub to fix a range of defects and tidy up the site following an investigation by Hillingdon Council’s planning enforcement team.   Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:42:00 +0100 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/273/hillingdon-council-ward-election-postponed The local election for Hillingdon West ward has been deferred following the death of a candidate, Shaun Cooling. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:22:00 +0100 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/272/council-recruits-record-breaking-number-of-foster-carers Hillingdon Council is celebrating after recruiting 16 new fostering households in 2025/26 – the most ever in a single year. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:21:00 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/271/opening-date-and-free-activity-weekend-announced-for-hillingdon-s-new-leisure-centre Hillingdon Council’s Platinum Jubilee Leisure Centre in West Drayton will open to the public on Monday 20 April, with a special free open weekend of fun events and activities planned in May. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:26:00 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/270/council-s-rapid-response-following-fire-at-harefield-civic-amenity-site Hillingdon Council is urging residents to be extra vigilant about what they’re putting out with their recycling and general waste following a fire at Harefield Civic Amenity Site, on Monday 23 March. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:42:00 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/269/schools-road-safety-schemes-impress-council-judges Hillingdon Council has collectively awarded eight local primary schools more than £3,500 to carry out road safety initiatives following their successful bids at a 'Dragons' Den' style event on Thursday 19 March. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:11:00 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/268/delivering-new-homes-and-inclusive-school-places-for-hillingdon-residents Hillingdon Council has marked two construction milestones which will deliver 21 much-needed family sized homes for established residents and 90 vital new school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:57:00 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/267/hayes-community-safety-project-wins-national-award Hillingdon Council is celebrating winning the top prize at the National Crimebeat Awards 2026 for its life-changing ‘Making Hayes Safer’ community safety initiative. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:26:00 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/266/council-s-youth-justice-service-first-to-be-recognised-for-supporting-autistic-people Hillingdon Council is celebrating after its Youth Justice Service became the first in the country to achieve national recognition by a charity for its work to improve support for autistic people. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/265/council-completes-stockley-park-cycle-improvements Hillingdon Council has finished work to build a new shared use cycle path around the busy Stockley Park roundabout to help facilitate safer sustainable travel to and from the business park. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:45:00 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/264/hillingdon-s-counter-fraud-team-wins-prestigious-national-award Hillingdon Council is celebrating the outstanding innovation and determination of its counter fraud team following their category win at the Public Sector Counter Fraud Awards 2026.  Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:04:00 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/263/bunker-celebrates-international-women-s-day The extraordinary wartime contributions of women will be celebrated as part of Hillingdon Council's one-day programme of talks, tours and live performances at its Battle of Britain Bunker Exhibition and Visitor Centre in Uxbridge on Sunday 8 March. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:57:00 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/262/council-maintains-value-for-money-despite-unprecedented-funding-constraints Hillingdon Council approved its 2026/27 budget on Thursday 26 February, setting out a balanced, forward‑looking plan despite some of the toughest financial pressures local government has faced in decades. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:45:00 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/261/harlington-business-fined-more-than-24-000-for-filthy-kitchen-and-dangerous-food-preparation A husband and wife operating an Indian and Pakistani takeaway business have been ordered to pay £24,122 after a Hillingdon Council investigation discovered dirty premises, dangerous food handling and serious failings in its control of allergens all posing a significant health risk to customers. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:28:00 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/260/council-finalises-sale-of-former-uxbridge-library-site Hillingdon Council has completed the sale of the vacant former Uxbridge Library to Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) providing additional higher education provision for residents. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:22:00 +0000