Please see the attached from Hillingdon Council:
Category: News
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.
Open Spaces Society July newsletter
Emergency road works
Cadent Gas have been granted an Emergency Application by Harrow Council following a major gas leak on the Uxbridge Road at Pinner Green. Consequently there are four way traffic lights at the junction of Uxbridge Road and Pinner Hill Road whilst the repair work is carried out with the potential for severe disruption and lengthy traffic queues. Please avoid the area if you can; the work is due for completion by 2 August
Covid vaccination sites in Hillingdon
Please find the following information about the Covid 19 vaccination sites in Hillingdon over the Summer period.
COVID Vaccinations in Hillingdon
Pharmacy Covid Vaccination Sites (subject to change from 1st September 2022)
| Site name | Post code | Vaccinating 5-11 cohort | Vaccinating 12-15 cohort | Vaccinating 16-17 cohort | Vaccinating 18+ cohort |
| Eastcote Pharmacy | HA5 1QG | No | No | No | Yes |
| Stockley Park Vaccination Centre (Howletts Pharmacy) | UB11 1AA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Boots – Uxbridge (The Chimes) | UB8 1GA | No | No | No | Yes |
| Lansbury Pharmacy (Hayes) – Hayes | UB4 8SE | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sharman Chemist | HA6 2QF | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Harefield Pharmacy | UB9 6BU | No | No | No | Yes |
| Lawton Pharmacy | UB10 0LG | No | No | No | Yes |
| Daya – Hayes | UB4 0RU | No | No | No | Yes |
Hillingdon has scheduled a number of pop-ups across the Borough throughout the summer.
Covid Vaccination Road Shows
Vaccination of age group is 18+
| Date | Venue | Address | Vaccination Hours | ||
| 28/07/2022 -Thursday | Harefield Library Village Rooms | Park Lane Harefield UB9 6BJ | 10am-2pm | ||
| 31/07/2022 -Sunday | Hayes & Harlington Community Centre | Albert Road UB3 4HR | 11am-4pm | ||
| 04/08/2022 – Thursday | Kate Fassnidge Hall Uxbridge | 2 Harefield road, Uxbridge, UB8 1GW |
11am-3pm | ||
| 25/08/2022 – Thursday | Great Barn Manor Farm Complex | Bury Street, Ruislip HA4 8BD | 11am-3pm | ||
| 31/08/2022 – Wednesday | All Saints Church Hall Long Lane | Ryefield Ave, London UB10 9BT | 11am-3pm | ||
Covid Vaccination Family Offer
There is also currently a Family Offer to vaccinate all age groups from 5-11, 12-15s, 16+ and 18+. This offer is only Pfizer or Cominarty 10 and is available at:
| Date | Venue | Address | Vaccination Hours | |
| Monday 1st August | Winston Churchill Hall | Pinn Way, Ruslip HA4 7QL | 10:00am-18:00hrs | |
| Wednesday 3rd August | Uxbridge High Street | UB8 1HD | 10:00am-18:00hrs | |
| Thursday 4th August | Botwell Leisure Centre | East Avenue , Hayes UB3 2HW | 10:00am-18:00hrs | |
| Monday 8th August | Winston Churchill Hall | Pinn Way, Ruslip HA4 7QL | 10:00am-18:00hrs | |
| Wednesday 10th August | Uxbridge High Street | UB8 1HD | 10:00am-18:00hrs | |
| Thursday 11th August | Botwell Leisure Centre | East Avenue , Hayes UB3 2HW | 10:00am-18:00hrs | |
| Monday 15th August | Winston Churchill Hall | Pinn Way, Ruslip HA4 7QL |
10:00am-18:00hrs | |
| Wednesday 17th August | Uxbridge High Street | UB8 1HD | 10:00am-18:00hrs | |
| Thursday 18th August | Botwell Leisure Centre | East Avenue , Hayes UB3 2HW | 10:00am-18:00hrs | |
| Monday 22nd August | Winston Churchill Hall | Pinn Way, Ruslip HA4 7QL | 10:00am-18:00hrs | |
| Wednesday 24th August | Uxbridge High Street | UB8 1HD | 10:00am-18:00hrs | |
| Thursday 25th August | Botwell Leisure Centre | East Avenue , Hayes UB3 2HW | 10:00am-18:00hrs | |
| Monday 29th August | Winston Churchill Hall | Pinn Way, Ruslip HA4 7QL | 10:00am-18:00hrs | |
| Wednesday 31st August | Uxbridge High Street | UB8 1HD | 10:00am-18:00hrs |
People do not need to be registered with a GP to attend a walk-in pop-up, they can just bring in their NHS number