https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:01:38 +0000 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:01:38 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/290/council-revokes-uxbridge-venue-s-wedding-licence-to-stop-disruption Hillingdon Council has withdrawn Abshar Grand Suites’ right to host marriages and civil partnership ceremonies at Hillingdon House after repeated events caused significant nuisance for nearby residents. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0100 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/289/residents-encouraged-to-help-shape-council-s-local-plan Hillingdon Council has launched a consultation, under the government’s revised planning process, as the first stage towards preparing its new Local Plan. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:39:00 +0100 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/288/reading-challenge-continues-council-s-summer-of-fun A music-themed initiative encouraging children to read during the school holidays is the next event in Hillingdon Council's stellar line-up of activities and events for families this summer. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0100 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/287/rogue-traders-ordered-to-pay-thousands-in-compensation Two roofers who charged a customer more than double the amount originally agreed and left the job unfinished have been ordered to pay £26,400 compensation, following an investigation by Hillingdon Council's Trading Standards team.  Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:07:00 +0100 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/286/new-family-hub-expands-vital-council-support Hillingdon Council has celebrated the opening of its new family hub in West Drayton, bringing together a range of support services for children, young people and families in one accessible location.  Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:35:00 +0100 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/285/council-expands-household-waste-services Hillingdon Council is delighted to announce new arrangements giving residents more choices and making it easier to dispose of household waste with access to a new recycling centre and the continuation of its popular Pop-Up Waste Drop service.  Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/284/mayor-s-picnic-brings-summer-fun-to-west-drayton Families are being invited to join Hillingdon Council’s free afternoon of fun activities and entertainment at its Mayor's Picnic in the Park on Saturday 11 July, from midday until 5pm. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/283/council-upgrades-to-civic-amenity-access-to-drive-wider-improvements Work to enhance accessibility to Hillingdon Council’s Harefield Civic Amenity Site is set to begin this autumn, paving the way for future upgrades that will improve residents’ experience. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:32:00 +0100 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/282/stolen-blue-badge-misuse-costs-west-drayton-man-1-500 A father has been ordered to pay more than £1,500 after being caught using a stolen Blue Badge in Hillingdon. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0100 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/281/festival-of-crime-literature-returns-with-bestselling-authors- Hillingdon Council's crime-writing festival is back for 2026 with its biggest line-up yet, as more than 15 bestselling authors take to the stage at the Winston Churchill Theatre on Saturday 13 June.  Fri, 29 May 2026 09:27:00 +0100 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/280/new-leisure-centre-makes-a-splash Hillingdon Council’s Platinum Jubilee Leisure Centre in West Drayton welcomed more than 2,000 visitors for a weekend of free fun events and activities on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May.  Thu, 28 May 2026 09:19:00 +0100 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