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The magazine for Hillingdon residents, which provides community news from the council, is delivered to homes across the borough every 2 months.

Hillingdon Council is delighted to announce it has found a new operator to take on the running of the Beck Theatre, in Hayes.

Budget proposals for 2025/26 were outlined by Hillingdon Council's Cabinet last night (Thursday 12 December), which focus on delivering value for money and sustainability while keeping council tax amongst the lowest in outer London.

Hillingdon Council is celebrating after a Care Quality Commission (CQC) adult social care inspection report rated it one of the best performing councils nationally and in London.

Four shopkeepers and two businesses have been ordered to pay more than £5,500 for selling vapes to children following successful prosecutions by Hillingdon Council's trading standards team.

Hillingdon Council has invested more than £3 million to replace the roofs of five schools in the borough to improve insulation and prevent future water damage.

Hillingdon Council's Learn Hillingdon Adult and Community Education service has released its programme of courses for 2025 to help residents gain a professional qualification, start a new hobby or learn a new skill.

Residents and businesses are being invited to share their views on Hillingdon Council's draft Uxbridge Vision which sets out plans to revitalise the town centre to help address the changing needs of the area.

Hillingdon Council is delivering a range of improvements to the borough's leisure facilities, public spaces, and supporting volunteer opportunities, thanks to £1.3 million funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

Residents in Hillingdon and beyond are being invited to share their views on Heathrow Airport's proposals for works to enable easterly take-offs from its northern runway.

Hillingdon Council's redevelopment of two Hayes estates has reached a major milestone, with a topping out ceremony on Friday 15 November marking the first phase of construction reaching its highest structural point.

A Blue Badge amnesty has been launched by Hillingdon Council to reduce incidents of disabled parking permit fraud.

Hillingdon Council has successfully prosecuted two brothers involved in an illicit tobacco operation in Hayes following an investigation by its trading standards team.

Residents, businesses and community groups are being invited to share their views on the review of Hillingdon Council's Strategic Climate Action Plan. 

Last night, (Thursday 7 November), Hillingdon Council's Cabinet approved changes to the borough's Social Housing Allocation Policy to address the growing demand for housing support and provide a clearer framework for prioritising applications.

Hillingdon Council is continuing to offer light displays, free parking for residents to support shopping locally and a range of festive events and activities.

Hillingdon Council has appointed commercial theatre consultants to support its procurement of a long-term operator for the Beck Theatre in Hayes.

Hillingdon Council has published further details of its support for older residents this winter, after it stepped in to help protect them from government winter fuel allowance cuts.

Residents are being encouraged to put forward people or organisations which go the extra mile to help others for a Hillingdon Community Award.

Hillingdon Council has completed the sale of the vacant Barra Hall building in Hayes to Harrow, Richmond, and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC).

Hillingdon Council is celebrating the completion of a new, high quality development in Hayes, providing 34 modern social homes for residents.

Hillingdon Council has made changes to its Cabinet, taking effect from today (Thursday 24 October).

Treat the kids to fun day out in an unforgettable location with storytelling, crafting and other activities on offer from Hillingdon Council at the Battle of Britain Bunker during half-term.

Hillingdon Council has celebrated the official opening of a new learning space for children with autism spectrum condition, the first of its kind for primary school aged pupils in the borough.

Hillingdon Council's work with partners has seen it become the first council in London to introduce new technology aimed at improving patient discharge processes from hospitals.

The outstanding commitment and unwavering support of Hillingdon Council's foster carers have been recognised at a special awards ceremony.

Hillingdon Council has launched a new campaign to encourage residents to recycle more and further reduce contamination by double-checking items before placing them in their clear bags.

Last night (Thursday 10 October), Hillingdon Council's Cabinet agreed a new digital strategy and £9 million investment to improve the way residents access services.

Trafalgar Theatres has U-turned during last-ditch negotiations with Hillingdon Council which aimed to secure a deal for residents for the ongoing management of the Beck Theatre. 

Since the launch of Hillingdon Council's campaign in May to recruit more foster carers with an unrivalled payment and benefits package, it has received 105 enquiries, a 250% increase compared to the same period last year.

Hillingdon Council has written to the government calling for it to reassure residents and honour its commitment to build the new Hillingdon Hospital.

Hillingdon Council has launched a WhatsApp channel to send residents news, updates and important alerts making it easier for them to stay informed.

Hillingdon Council has announced three new initiatives to support its older residents this winter.

Hillingdon Council has honoured the borough's older residents and their contributions to the community with a day of free activities and information stalls.

Hillingdon Council has unveiled its ambitious 10-year plan for improving cycle infrastructure and making it easier for residents of all ages and abilities to switch to active travel.

Leader of Hillingdon Council, Cllr Ian Edwards, said: "We would like to reassure residents that there are no plans to close the Beck Theatre in Hayes.

Hillingdon Council teams came together this week, taking quick action to support residents after sudden flash floods caused havoc across the borough.

Hillingdon Council is working closely with partners to respond to the flash flooding that happened in the borough overnight and this morning.

Cllr Ian Edwards, Leader of Hillingdon Council said: "It is with great regret that today we received notification from Trafalgar Theatres that they will cease operations at the Beck Theatre from January.

Hillingdon Council is inviting residents to share their concerns and experiences of anti-social behaviour (ASB) caused by taxis or private hire vehicles waiting to collect passengers from Heathrow Airport in residential streets.

Cllr Ian Edwards, Leader of Hillingdon Council said: "The council is very concerned to have read on social media that Trafalgar Theatres has made public their preparations to exit the Beck Theatre.

The operator of a Hayes food store has been ordered to pay more than £3,700 after Hillingdon Council officers found the head of an unidentifiable animal in its freezer.

A rogue landlord from Hayes with a history of offending has been ordered to pay £28,729 after Hillingdon Council caught him with double the number of appropriate tenants living in his illegal house of multiple occupancy (HMO).

A new campaign by Hillingdon and Hounslow Councils launches today to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day.

A West Drayton businesswoman has been given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay £1,000 for abusing staff and refusing to pay more than £12,000 of waste and disposal charges following a Hillingdon Council prosecution.

Go on a scavenger hunt in Cranford Park or explore a part of the Battle of Britain Bunker never previously opened to the public, as historic venues across Hillingdon open their doors to celebrate Heritage Open Days 2024.

Hillingdon Council has obtained two closure orders this month following reports of serious incidents of anti-social behaviour, criminal activity and drug use linked to properties in the borough.

Hillingdon Council's Queens Walk Resource Centre, which provides valuable support to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, celebrated its 10th anniversary on Wednesday 14 August.

Hillingdon Council's crackdown on businesses selling illegal tobacco and vapes continues following a surprise raid of a shop in Ruislip by its trading standards team.

Cllr Ian Edwards, Leader of Hillingdon Council response to protest rumours

Hillingdon Council is inviting residents to give their views on proposed updates to the borough's Social Housing Allocation Policy.

Significant works to improve the energy efficiency of some of Hillingdon Council's buildings were well underway today (Wednesday 31 July) after the authority secured the largest government grant in London for their decarbonisation.

Hillingdon Council has completed the purchase of two key sites across the borough that will provide hundreds more much needed affordable homes for residents.

Vital new places for more than 70 pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will be created after Hillingdon Council's Cabinet agreed to sell Barra Hall in Hayes to Harrow, Richmond, and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC).

Hillingdon Council's plans to create a better, more accessible, sustainable and efficient library for Uxbridge have been granted planning permission.

For the twelfth year in a row, Hillingdon Council has secured the top spot for the number of Green Flag spaces maintained by a UK authority.

Hillingdon Council's Learn Hillingdon Adult and Community Education prospectus for 2024/25 is now available with hundreds of part-time day and evening courses to help residents aged 19 and above gain new skills, get prepared for work or promoted or gain a qualification.

Hillingdon Council has continued its call on central government to ensure alleviating funding pressures on local authorities is a key priority.

Hillingdon Council has begun a two-week trial of a new vehicle fitted with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to help clamp down on unauthorised parking.

Residents are being invited to give their views on Hillingdon Council's draft Youth Justice Service Strategy 2024-2029 to help shape how this is delivered.