All our local schools are at the heart of the community and every one of them feels it is important to engage with its local residents. To help bring this about Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School has recently launched its new ” Stay and Play” session. This is a Baby and Toddler Group suitable for […]
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Community Conversations: Brunel University outreach at Ruislip Manor Library
Sign up, for free, on Eventbrite to hear from three of Brunel University’s leading academics, on the topics of: Professor Akram Khan: Connecting Universities and Communities, Professor Trevor Hoey: Local Action to Combat Climate Change, and Professor Geoff Rodgers on the 60th anniversary of Brunel University London. Venue: Ruislip Manor library, Linden Avenue, Ruislip Manor, […]
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 […]
The “Theo’s Café” Scandal: Claims of cronyism and confirmed secrecy
While the Council aggressively pursues residents for Council Tax arrears, a different standard was applied to a former colleague. Investigative reporting by the LDRS revealed that former Conservative Councillor Alan Deville was allowed to accumulate rent arrears on the Cowley Meeting Hall. Mr Deville leased the hall from the Council for £5,655 a year, but […]
The £150m Bailout: “Accounting Adjustments” vs Reality
Perhaps the most worrying disconnect from reality concerns the Council’s request for Exceptional Financial Support (EFS). To put this £150 million figure into perspective: there are 106,874 Band D equivalent properties in Hillingdon. This loan effectively places over £1,400 of new debt onto every household, which we will be paying back for 20 years – […]
