Issues

Along with its usual work of helping the residents of Ruislip, the RRA sometimes takes on more national issues, that nevertheless have an effect on Ruislip.

HIGH SPEED 2 (HS2)

At present we are dealing with the proposals for High Speed 2 (HS2), which goes through Ruislip, partly in a tunnel and partly on the surface. We are working to reduce the impact of this major national infrastructure project on Ruislip and its community.

 

“Shame on Hillingdon Council”: Outrage as Beloved Garden Centre for Vulnerable Adults Faces Closure

Guest article by James Carson of  Hillingdon Vision News As a community and volunteer-run organisation, Hillingdon Vision stands shoulder to shoulder with you—fighting this devastating decision every step of the way. Never before have community groups and charities faced so many brutal cuts across the board. It begs the question: why is it always the […]

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Rural Activities Garden Centre Petition Hearing

Last night, two petitions were presented in the Council Chamber at the Civic Centre by supporters of the Rural Activities Garden Centre to Councillor Eddie Lavery, Cabinet Member for Community & Environment at London Borough of Hillingdon. With 5600 signatures on the Change.org petition and 680 on the LBH ePetition, the Council Chamber was filled with supporters of the Rural […]

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The Rural Activities Garden Centre’s petiton hearing is this evening

Tonight at 18:00 there will be a petition hearing for The Rural Activities Garden Centre’s petition against its closure. The Friends of the Rural Activities Garden Centre is asking that as many people as possible attend the Civic Centre in person to give a big show of support. Petition Hearings are usually held in small committee […]

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Breakspear Road South road closure during Easter school holidays

From 5 to 27 April 2025, Breakspear Road South will be fully closed from south of the Network Rail bridge to the area north of the HS2 Bridge. A diversion route will be in place via Swakeleys Road B467/ High Road B466/ Ickenham Road/ High Street/ Bury Street A4180/ Breakspear Road. Local access to residential […]

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Flood Engagement Event – Winston Churchill Hall, 31 July 2024, 6-8pm

Flood Alleviation Schemes Engagement Event Time & date: 18:00-20:00, Wednesday 31st July 2024 Location: Winston Churchill Theatre, Pinn Way, Ruislip, HA4 7QL London Borough of Hillingdon Cllr Eddie Lavery – Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services (EL) Ian Thynne (IRT) Richard Weston (RW) Metis Consultants Tom Whitworth (TW) Zoe Bassindale (ZB) Downloadable documents Cannon Brook Project […]

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