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Updates from Hillingdon Council.

• Heathrow referendum: Hillingdon votes against expansion

  The residents of Hillingdon have voted overwhelmingly against expansion of Heathrow airport.

• Field End School gets top marks again

  A Hillingdon infant school has been rated 'outstanding' in all areas by schools inspector Ofsted.

• Get arty this Artsweek

  Get arty this Artsweek

  Venues across the borough are going to be getting creative for this year's Artsweek, which runs from 25 May to 2 June.

• Council cracks down on housing cheats

  Hillingdon Council is urging residents to report anyone they suspect of sub-letting a council property in the borough.

• Standards Committee seeking Independent Person

  The Council is seeking expressions of interest from persons wishing to be considered as the independent, non voting member of the Standards Committee.

• Hillingdon Council calls for foster carers during Fostering Fortnight

  Hillingdon Council calls for foster carers during Fostering Fortnight

  Hillingdon Council is running a series of events to mark Foster Care Fortnight and encourage anyone thinking about becoming a foster carer to find out more about what fostering is and the type of children that need fostering in the borough.

• Election of new Mayor

  At yesterday's AGM of Hillingdon Council, lifelong resident of the borough Cllr Allan Kauffman was elected the Mayor of Hillingdon for 2013-14.

• Learning fun for all the family

  Hillingdon Adult Education team is encouraging parents, carers and grandparents to support their child's learning with a family learning course.

• Create the perfect wedding with an adult learning course!

  Hillingdon Adult Learning is encouraging brides-to-be to find out how they can create the wedding of their dreams on a budget.

• Hillingdon gears up to get 100,000 people walking for Get Walking Week

  Hillingdon gears up to get 100,000 people walking for Get Walking Week

  The London Borough of Hillingdon launched the Ramblers national Get Walking Week (4 - 11 May 2013) on Saturday 4 May with a flagship celebratory event at Barra Hall Park in Hayes, including a mass participation walk, live entertainment and fun family activities.

• FIESTA summer activity programme is back!

  FIESTA summer activity programme is back!

  Hillingdon Council's youth activity programme FIESTA is back and celebrating over 10 years of offering summer activities for young people in the borough.

• Secretary of State approves Lake Farm School

  The government has given the go ahead for a much needed new primary school in Hayes.

• Street Champions celebrate awards success

  Street Champions celebrate awards success

  The outstanding work and achievements of the borough's Street Champions and community volunteers was recognised by Hillingdon Council at an awards ceremony last night.

• Free taster sessions during Adult Learners' Week

  Hillingdon Council is encouraging residents to try something new and discover an untapped talent during Adult Learners' Week.

• Highgrove Pool and Fitness Centre reopens following £5.7 refurbishment

  Highgrove Pool and Fitness Centre reopens following £5.7 refurbishment

  Residents in Ruislip and beyond are benefiting from outstanding new leisure facilities thanks to a multi-million pound upgrade of Highgrove Pool and Leisure Centre by Hillingdon Council.

• Hillingdon receives boost to 'beds in sheds' programme

  Hillingdon receives boost to 'beds in sheds' programme

  Hillingdon Council has received a welcome boost for its 'beds in sheds' programme - a £183,141 grant from the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) to tackle the illegal conversion of outbuildings into separate units of residential accommodation.

• Hillingdon Council gives residents a helping hand on the property ladder

  The London Borough of Hillingdon has helped 10 first time buyers take their first steps on the property ladder through the council's first time buyers housing scheme.

• Mayor of London gives Lake Farm School the green light

  The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has given Hillingdon Council the go ahead to move forward with its proposal for a new school.

• Have your say on Hillingdon's Local Plan Part 2

  The Council are seeking your views on what you think it should contain.

• Hillingdon young people aim higher

  Hillingdon young people aim higher

  Hillingdon Council is encouraging young people in the borough to come along to its Aim Higher Event and find out about further and higher education opportunities.

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• Last updated: 21 May 2013 at 12:16