https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:49:57 +0000 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:49:57 +0000 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 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/259/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. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/258/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.  Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:27:00 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/257/hillingdon-s-heroes-shine-at-community-awards Twenty-one remarkable residents, who have supported the vulnerable, inspired active lifestyles and created welcoming spaces for all, were celebrated by Hillingdon Council last night (Tuesday 10 February) at the 2026 Hillingdon Community Awards.  Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:32:00 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/256/council-unveils-new-state-of-the-art-leisure-centre Hillingdon Council marked the formal completion of its new Platinum Jubilee Leisure Centre in West Drayton at a special ceremony on Thursday 5 February.    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:34:00 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/255/building-affordable-homes-for-hillingdon-residents Hillingdon Council has marked two major housing construction milestones, which combined will deliver 200 high quality homes for established residents of the borough. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:11:00 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/254/pub-owner-ordered-to-pay-11-500-for-ignoring-planning-notice The director of a Hayes pub has been ordered to pay more than £11,500 after repeatedly ignoring requests by Hillingdon Council to remove a wooden canopy that had been built alongside the building without planning permission.  Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:54:00 +0000 https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/news/article/253/council-secures-refund-of-last-year-s-chagossian-support-costs-but-future-funding-unclear Council secures refund of last year’s Chagossian support costs but future funding unclear Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000