leader's notes

5 Feb 2026

‘Help that makes a real difference’

When times are tough we all rely on our community to help us. This support comes in many forms. Today, as rising costs continue …

15 Jan 2026

Helping young people keep on achieving

This week, we have been focusing on the achievements of our young people and the work the council is doing to ensure that they …

8 Jan 2026

Unleashing the creativity of our community

When we launched ‘367,100 Creatives’ (the council’s cultural manifesto for creative change), we were clear about one thing: this wasn’t meant to be a …

4 Dec 2025

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 …

30 Jul 2025

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

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

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

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 …

28 Mar 2025

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 …