A new potential proposal has appeared on the council website for land at Joel Street Farm, Northwood Hills – around 10.8 hectares of horse-grazing fields off Joel Street, close to Northwood Hills Underground station. This site sits within Northwood Hills, not Ruislip, so it’s the Northwood Hills Residents’ Association, and likely the neighbouring Northwood Residents […]
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Manor Farm’s heritage craft workers threatened by 100% rent increase from Hillingdon Council
Long-standing craft workers at the Manor Farm heritage site are facing the threat of closure following demands from Hillingdon Council for rent increases of almost 100%. Local artisans warn that applying a borough-wide, commercial approach to these specialized units could force them out, undermining the principles of the site’s Heritage grant and destroying its cultural […]
Hillingdon Cleaner Greener Festival – Uxbridge Town Centre on 19th September
Saturday the 19th of September, between 11am and 3pm, will see both St Margaret’s Church, Uxbridge Town Centre, outside The Pavillions full of the Hillingdon Friends of the Earth Cleaner Greener Festival, with a bonus film showing at the Quaker Meeting Room further up Belmont Road. Find out how to save money on your heating bills. Hoping […]
St Martin’s Approach Car Park: Why the Planning Application has to be on hold for archaeology
The planning application for new housing at St Martin’s Approach car park cannot be decided until an archaeological dig has taken place on site – and that dig hasn’t started yet. The Greater London Archaeology Advisory Service (GLAAS), which advises the council on heritage matters, has made this a required step before any decision can […]
Ruislip Town Centre Planning Update August 2026
Housing Growth in Ruislip Ruislip continues to do its part in providing additional homes within the town centre. Following developments at 2 Midcroft (the site of the old petrol station and later a car wash) and 82–84 High Street (the former Lloyds Bank), a further 25 flats have been approved since the start of 2026 […]
