26 Mar 2026 Leader's Notes Focusing every pound on value for money The council has been ruthlessly efficient with your money and we are focusing every pound we spend on delivering the best possible services for …
19 Mar 2026 Leader's Notes Building decent, secure places to call home Ensuring all residents have a decent place to call home is one of the most important priorities the council has set itself. We simply …
12 Mar 2026 Leader's Notes Why parks and leisure really matter Our parks are one of the things that makes our borough truly special. Every town has major parks and hidden gems that allow people …
18 Dec 2025 Leader's Notes Leader’s Notes: high streets are high on our agenda Our high streets are the heartbeat of the borough’s 7 towns – places where we shop, meet friends, and support local businesses. As leader …
4 Dec 2025 Leader's Notes Leader’s Notes: maintaining independence One of the most important responsibilities we have as a council is ensuring that older residents and those who rely on social care can …
21 Aug 2025 Leader's Notes It’s exam results day, and we are proud of them all It is once again that time of the year when our young people are receiving their exam results and thinking about their futures. I …
30 Jul 2025 Leader's Notes Chloe Kelly is the inspiration again Hanwell’s Chloe Kelly, who was offered the Freedom of the Borough after her goal won England Euro 2022, has done it again. On Sunday …
18 Jul 2025 Leader's Notes Double update this week: charter and Warren Farm This week the council agreed our new community charter, which we consulted on earlier in the year. The charter sets out how we intend …
17 Jun 2025 Leader's Notes Tributes to generational legacy on Windrush Day Sunday is national Windrush Day (22 June). It is an annual opportunity to pay tribute, and express our heartfelt gratitude, to those who answered …
21 May 2025 Leader's Notes Mayor is symbol of pride and identity Last week, I attended our annual council and mayor making ceremony. The annual council meeting marks the start of the council year where we …
10 Apr 2025 Leader's Notes Survey shows progress – and shapes priorities We made a set of promises to you in 2022, when we published the ‘council plan’, setting out our 4-year goals – running up …
28 Mar 2025 Leader's Notes Celebrating libraries: cornerstone of communities Libraries have long been the cornerstone of our communities, fostering a lifelong love of reading and learning, providing a quiet space for children and …
11 Mar 2026 News | Staying safe Pest problems land food supplier in court Rat droppings were found during an inspection of a local food warehouse – leading to a fine in court for the company and its …