The Future of Pay & Display Machines In January we suspected the £95,000 budgeted saving for “changes to parking payment options” would mean a reduction in the number of physical ticket machines, pointing to the council’s phone-only parking trial at the Beck Theatre as a likely blueprint. Hillingdon Council has now confirmed that this is […]
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Petition on proposed changes to Council’s Residents’ Petition Scheme
Support transparency and public accountability The Hillingdon Alliance of Residents’ Associations has launched a borough‑wide petition regarding proposed changes to the Council’s Residents’ Petition Scheme. The changes are scheduled to be voted on by all Councillors at the Full Council meeting on Thursday 9 July. The proposals would: Increase local and planning petition thresholds from […]
Planning Approval: Six Flats Behind Tesco Express – Facade Restoration and Alleyway Improvements
The London Borough of Hillingdon approved the revised planning application Ref: 11894/APP/2026/746 on 2nd July for the conversion of the rear and upper floors behind Tesco Express, 122–124 High Street, Ruislip. The ground-floor Tesco store remains unchanged. Key conditions of public interest The first‑floor façade above Tesco is to be restoration and must be completed […]
What the heritage bodies say about the Barn Hotel redevelopment
Because many residents have asked if , or think the listed buildings are being demolished (they are not), it is worth briefly summarising the views of the two statutory heritage consultees: Historic England and the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service (GLAAS). Historic England: “A Considerable Improvement” and a Heritage‑Led Scheme Historic England has reviewed the revised proposals and is […]
Why there will be no affordable homes at the Barn Hotel redevelopment (Despite the Council’s best efforts)
Many residents have understandably asked why the redevelopment of The Barn Hotel on West End Road will consist entirely of private housing, with no affordable homes included. Given that local planning policy normally seeks around 35% affordable housing on schemes of this size, the absence of any such provision has caused concern. The short answer […]
