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Hillingdon Council has expanded the eligibility criteria for its discretionary business grant schemes to provide further sectors with access to financial support as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Hillingdon Council's latest lateral flow COVID-19 testing site opened in Sipson on Wednesday (10 March).

Vaccination Centre at Heathrow Airport opens

Hillingdon Council is calling on all households to take part in the Census 2021 survey to help plan and fund public services in the borough.

Hillingdon Council has offered 94 per cent of pupils one of their preferred secondary school places. This means that Hillingdon is once again the top west London borough for this and ahead of the London average of 93 per cent.

Hillingdon Council approved its annual budget tonight (Thursday 25 February), confirming that services and award-winning facilities valued by residents will be maintained in the 2021/22 financial year.

The latest on plans for a gradual easing of lockdown, getting a COVID-19 test without symptoms, vaccinations and more...

Hillingdon Council has prosecuted a catering company in Hayes and its owners after a food hygiene inspection uncovered a string of offences.

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 Hillingdon Council has prosecuted the owner of a takeaway in Hayes after a routine inspection uncovered a host of hygiene offences.

Hillingdon Council is opening further COVID-19 testing sites for residents not displaying any symptoms.

Hillingdon Council has received £38,665 from the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime to introduce a new targeted parenting programme to tackle child criminal exploitation and is now looking for volunteers to support parents of local children.

Hillingdon Council has been awarded £39,100 funding from central government to support those most at risk from coronavirus (COVID-19) and boost vaccine take up by providing advice as well as tackling misinformation.

Cllr Ian Edwards was appointed the new Leader of Hillingdon Council at a Full Council meeting this evening.

Includes asymptomatic testing in Hillingdon; support for businesses; parking for residents, and more...

Hillingdon Council is pleased to announce the opening of the borough's second community asymptomatic testing site. From Monday 4 January, residents without symptoms can get tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) at the Beck Theatre in Hayes using rapid tests supplied by NHS Test and Trace.

Includes details on Tier 4 restrictions, support for residents at risk, advice for businesses, guidance on shielding for the clinically extremely vulnerable, facility closures, COVID-19 vaccinations and testing in Hillingdon, and more...

Hillingdon Council successfully prosecuted a former West Drayton trader who hid more than 60,000 counterfeit and smuggled cigarettes in a flat above his off-licence.

Locally organised asymptomatic testing has started in Hillingdon to help to protect those most at risk of coronavirus and to slow the spread of infection, using rapid tests supplied by NHS Test and Trace.

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Hillingdon Council is installing brand new pay and display parking machines across the borough, giving residents and visitors the added option of paying by credit or debit card.

Hillingdon Council has completed its latest school expansion project at Ruislip High School, creating additional school places, a sixth form centre and brand new classrooms to provide high quality educational facilities for young people.

Hillingdon Council's Eastcote Rain Gardens project has won another national award for its improvement works carried out to reduce the risk of flooding in the local area.

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Hillingdon Council's annual Kids in Care Awards happened virtually on Monday 30 November, to recognise young people who have overcome difficult circumstances to make an outstanding achievement in their lives.

It's National Tree Week and Hillingdon Council's Rural Activities Garden Centre (RAGC) is once again offering residents free tree saplings and Christmas trees are now available to purchase, while elsewhere in the borough 3,000 new trees are being planted.

Hillingdon Council is introducing COVID-19 marshals this week as part of its ongoing efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus and remind residents how they can keep themselves and each other safe.

We were very saddened to hear the news that Cllr Neil Fyfe, ward councillor for Charville, has passed away.

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Hillingdon Council launched its COVID-19 tracing service on Wednesday 11 November, in support of the NHS.

An independent travel training service introduced by Hillingdon Council in partnership with passenger transport experts has been credited with changing the lives of young people in Hillingdon.

Hillingdon Council has launched a bursary award for young people in memory of Tashan Daniel, aged 20, from Hillingdon, who was tragically killed in an unprovoked attack at Hillingdon underground station in September 2019.

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Hillingdon Council has issued fines totalling £5,000 to three bars and restaurants who broke COVID-19 rules.

Hillingdon Council's zero tolerance approach to fly-tipping saw fines totalling £134,400 issued to more than 300 people caught illegally dumping waste in the borough's streets and open spaces.

Hillingdon Council's longest serving leader (20 years) Cllr Sir Ray Puddifoot MBE has announced that he will be resigning as Leader of the Council in the new year.

Hillingdon Council has invested £88,000 to acquire a further 30 acres of ancient semi-natural woodland in Ruislip Woods, to manage and protect for future generations to enjoy.

Hillingdon Council's Battle of Britain Bunker Exhibition and Visitor Centre in Uxbridge will be opening its doors to families throughout October half-term (Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October).

Hillingdon Council's waste and recycling service won the Best Team of the Year Award at this year's Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee awards (LARAC) which took place on Wednesday 14 October.

The west London borough of Hillingdon has been awarded 60 Green Flag awards for its parks and green spaces - the highest number of any local authority in the country for the eighth year running.

Hillingdon Council cracked down on the sale of counterfeit goods in a day of action held on Tuesday 29 September.

Hillingdon Council has launched its programme of courses and qualifications for adult learners for 2020/21, with an increased focus on online classes due to COVID-19.

Includes coronavirus guidance and advice; information on the new NHS COVID-19 app; details about free, online activities for children and young people, and more...

Hillingdon Council's popular waste weekends have helped raise more than £4,000 for Harlington Hospice thanks to donations from residents visiting the site and taking home unwanted items that are still in a good condition.

Hillingdon Council's annual gardening competition, Hillingdon in Bloom, received more entries than ever before this year, with 169 entries from residents who took pride in their gardens during lockdown months.

Hillingdon residents of all ages entered their homegrown produce in Hillingdon Council's annual Autumn Show, held at The Great Barn, Ruislip on Saturday 19 September.

Hillingdon Council is interested in hearing from residents of all ages, who may have a fascinating story to tell about living or working in the borough for a new Hillingdon Stories campaign.

Hillingdon Council's Battle of Britain Bunker and Exhibition Centre in Uxbridge has reopened its doors to visitors following the pandemic, and will be hosting an array of virtual events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Hillingdon Council is inviting residents to take part in litter pick events at local parks and green spaces, as part of the nationwide Great British September Clean.

Hillingdon Council has issued fines totalling £22,000 following a week of action to tackle domestic fly-tipping in the borough.

Includes coronavirus guidance and advice; information for parents and carers sending their children back to school; the reopening of our libraries, and more...

Hillingdon Council has secured an award of £100,000 from the Department for Transport to improve cycling and walking opportunities in the borough.

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Hillingdon Council has successfully persuaded the Court of Appeal to overturn a High Court decision concerning the submission of planning applications by HS2 Ltd under the HS2 Act.

Hillingdon Council's historic Cranford Park has been awarded £2.28 million by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund following a successful restoration bid.

Hillingdon Council is inviting businesses to sign up to a brand new business directory that has been designed to encourage residents to support local high streets following the pandemic lockdown.

Includes coronavirus advice and guidance, how we are supporting businesses and the high streets, the Library Service's reserve and collect service, and more...

Hillingdon Council is providing a package of support and guidance to help businesses reopen safely and encourage residents to visit their local high street.

Hillingdon Council has been commended for improving the life chances of disadvantaged families in the borough, in a report published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on Wednesday 3 June.

Local children are being encouraged to take part in the annual Summer Reading Challenge online from June to September, to enjoy books and help improve reading and literacy.