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Hillingdon’s dropped-kerb crackdown: the bollards were in the policy all along

Hillingdon Council has announced a crackdown on drivers who cross pavements and verges without an authorised dropped kerb. From November, persistent offenders face bollards or barriers blocking their access. We welcome the move. But having read the Council’s existing policy, we’re wondering quite how new this crackdown really is. We’ve all seen the results of […]

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Ickenham residents try to save their dog bins. Could Ruislip follow?

Hillingdon Council is removing all 700 of its dog waste bins from January. In Ickenham, residents have launched Bin There, Dung That, an effort to take over their bins and keep them emptied themselves. If enough people back it, Ruislip and Ruislip Manor could try the same, but first someone local needs to lead it. […]

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Barn Hotel redevelopment of 71 homes approved, but with Ealing using the hotel until at least December 2028, don’t expect building work before 2029

Hillingdon’s Planning Committee has approved plans to replace parts of the Barn Hotel on West End Road in Ruislip Manor with 71 homes.  Building work is unlikely to start for some time, though.  Construction is unlikely before 2029 – because last month, Ealing Council decided to extend its lease to use the hotel as temporary […]

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Hillingdon’s Leader says cash parking payments may stay, but would you still get the discounted resident rate?

Hillingdon’s Leader says the Council is “looking to maintain cash payments” for parking, possibly by buying tickets in shops. That would be welcome news for anyone who can’t or won’t use a parking app. But the parking consultation doesn’t mention it, and it doesn’t say whether cash would still get you the resident rate. On […]

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Hillingdon Cabinet approves fortnightly garden waste and £69 wheelie bins to replace sacks, without asking residents. Email councillors before Friday’s deadline

Thank you for your interest and support. The deadline for the Residents’ Services Select Committee’s members to call in the Cabinet’s decision has now passed, and we have closed the form to ask them to take that step. We will post an update shortly. Photo by Haberdoedas Photography

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Tuesday 16th March 2027 at Winston Churchill Hall, Ruislip