The November newsletter is here.
Category: News
Brunel University Community Conversations
Join Brunel at Uxbridge Library for our second series of Community Conversations – a friendly, collaborative exploration of some of the latest research taking place at Brunel University London facilitated by four of Brunel’s leading academics.
The events will take place in October and November at Uxbridge Library from 5pm – 6.30pm.
Community Conversations are a friendly, collaborative exploration of some of the latest research taking place at Brunel University London facilitated by four of Brunel’s leading academics.
Further information on the events and how to reserve your tickets can be found at bit.ly/BrunelCommunityConversations
Rubbish collection day change
Please see the attached from Hillingdon Council:
Review of Hillingdon Council Gambling policy
The Council is required to review its Statement of Gambling Policy at regular intervals to ensure that it is carrying out licensing functions in accordance with current legislation. During this review, consideration has been given to how changes might improve the way in which services are being delivered, to make them more efficient and customer friendly.
The Council are now seeking your views on the draft proposed Statement of Gambling Policy 2022-2025.
To read the draft Statement and to formally submit your comments, please find, below, the link to the relevant page of the Council’s website.
https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/9862/Review-of-our-Statement-of-Gambling-Policy
The consultation period is between 12th September 2022 and midnight on Monday 24th October 2022
The Gambling Act 2005 sets out how gambling in Great Britain is regulated. It came fully into force in September 2007, and covers arcades, betting shops, bingo premises, casinos, gaming machines, society lotteries, and remote gambling (including online gambling). The Council is required to review the Statement of Gambling Policy every three years. The current policy was last formally reviewed in 2019 and therefore requires updating.
The regular review and adoption of the Statement of Gambling Policy ensures that the licensing framework are up to date and effective in ensuring a safe and regulated environment for users of licensed premises.
Kind regards,
Daniel Ferrer
Licensing Team Manager
Polio vaccine for children
The NHS is offering children aged 1 to 9 in London a polio vaccine. This will either be a booster on top of your child’s routine immunisations or a catch up dose.
The NHS will contact you to book an appointment. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polio/
More resources:
The best source of information is the polio booster page: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/polio-booster-campaign-resources/have-your-polio-vaccine-now-information-for-parents
And the polio vaccine leaflet for parents: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1097153/UKHSA_12440_polio_leaflet_for_parents_and_carers.pdf
Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
Eastcote Residents’ Association sends sincere condolences to the Royal Family on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. May she rest in peace.
If you would like to know how local residents can pay their respects here is the link to the Hillingdon Council website: https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/her-majesty-the-queen
London Green belt council AGM
I am pleased to provide you with the minutes of the London Green Belt Council 2022 AGM held on 13th July 2022 together with two documents referred to therein –
the commentary on the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill referred to at item 13 and
the Elmbridge FInal Regulation 19 Draft Local Plan referred to at item 14
Kind Regards
Andy Smith
Hon Secretary, London Green Belt Council
Have your say on the new 4-year council strategy
The council is inviting the community to come forward and have their say on the council’s draft vision and priorities for the next 4 years which outline its ongoing commitment to putting residents first.
Hillingdon Council’s Cabinet approved the authority’s draft Council Strategy 2022 to 2026 for consultation at its meeting on Thursday 7 July 2022.
The council’s vision
The council’s vision remains putting residents first, and the ambition statement for residents is that Hillingdon is a safe, inclusive, more digital borough with a strong economy.
For the council itself the ambition is that it strives to be an efficient, well-run, digitally- enabled authority and works with partners to deliver services to improve the lives of its residents.
Commitments
The 5 commitments to residents included in the draft strategy are:
- Safe and Strong Communities
Hillingdon is a safe place with resilient, strong communities with access to good quality, affordable housing. - Thriving, Healthy Households
Children, young people, their families and vulnerable adults and older people live healthy, active and independent lives. - A Green and Sustainable Borough
Hillingdon will be a sustainable, carbon-neutral borough, protecting Hillingdon’s heritage, built environment and valued green spaces. Residents live in pleasant neighbourhoods with access to sustainable waste management and transport. - A Thriving Economy
We are actively working with local businesses and partners to create a borough where businesses grow within a strong economy and local people can improve their skills and enjoy good quality jobs. - A Digital-Enabled, Modern, Well-Run Council
We are a well-run, sustainable council with sound financial management, achieving positive outcomes for residents.
Take part in the consultation
You can have your say on the draft council strategy by completing the online form by Friday 9 September.
Use of Public Spaces
The London Borough of Hillingdon has a Public Spaces Protection Order in place until October 2023. It prohibits a number of activities in public spaces. Given the recent spate of anti-social behaviour in some of our public spaces, it is worth looking at the Order which can be found at PSPO Parks and Public Places. Bye laws 2022.
