Hillingdon Council’s December Cabinet meeting should unveil the draft 2026/27 Budget ahead of its public consultation opening. As with all public meetings held at the Civic Centre, the papers making up the Agenda bundle should be published a week before the meeting. The 2026/27 Budget was not part of the papers when they were published on […]
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Ruislip High School’s Winter Concert
Immediately following the school’s Christmas Community Event on the afternoon of December 11th, visitors were escorted by sixth form students to the venue of the Winter Concert. An introduction was given by Year 11 students Charlie and Nicole who later also gave an excellent performance themselves of “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” by John Mayer with Nicole singing […]
The Ghost of ’76: did Hillingdon Council’s “Rabbit Breeder” scandal predict our 2025 financial crisis?
A 50-Year Echo In late 2025, Hillingdon Council faces the gravest financial threat in its history: a projected £36 million deficit, depleted reserves, and the looming possibility of a Section 114 notice (effective bankruptcy). While modern auditors cite “governance failures” and “poor financial management,” a resurfaced BBC report from 1976 suggests this is not a […]
Top lawyers back RAGC campaign as residents fundraise for court battle
The battle to save the Rural Activities Garden Centre (RAGC) has entered a critical new phase. After months of silence and missed statutory deadlines from Hillingdon Council, the Friends of RAGC (FRAGC) have launched a fundraising campaign so that they can bring legal proceedings against the Council for a Judicial Review. The move is described […]
Ruislip High School’s Christmas Community Event
Ruislip High School held its Christmas Community Event on Thursday, December 11th. This annual event is organised by Mr. L Sills, Head of Sixth Form, and his students. It is just one example of the school’s close connection with the community which is an important part of its ethos. Local residents are invited to have […]
