Category: Democracy & Council

Please see details below on current consultations which may be of interest:
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Hillingdon Council has announced three new initiatives to support its older residents this winter.

The plans were unveiled by Leader of the Council, Cllr Ian Edwards, at a Full Council meeting last night (Thursday 26 September) in response to the cut in winter fuel payments by the government, a move that will impact thousands of pensioners in the borough.

The council will use some of the £2 million Household Support Fund it has been allocated under the latest extension of the scheme to:

• commission a local charity, or other third party, to reach out to all pensioners in the borough and assist those that may be entitled to Pension Credit to submit a claim. Pensioners who may need support to navigate the online application system will receive help directly in their homes
• prioritise the council’s pensioner tenants for energy efficiency improvements planned for its housing stock. Properties with older tenants which have an Energy Performance Certificate of D and below will be prioritised for the programme of new boilers, new double glazing and improved insulation
• create a Pensioners’ Support Fund to help eligible older residents stay warm this winter, with further details of this scheme provided in due course.

This support is in addition to that already provided at warm welcome centres, where the council works in partnership with organisations across the borough so that residents can get information, and advice, have a warm drink, socialise and get involved in activities that are on offer.

Cllr Edwards said: “Unfortunately, the council is not in a position to mitigate entirely the harms of this government cut in winter fuel allowance for some of our most vulnerable residents, but we will be taking these important steps to help support the borough’s 13,000 pensioners this winter.

“The process to submit a claim for Pension Credit can be daunting and is structured mainly for online applications, which is not ideal for older people. This is why we’ll be providing on-hand support with applications, in their homes, to assist them as best we can. By making homes more energy efficient we will permanently lower their energy bills, in some instances by much more than their lost winter fuel allowance ensuring they can continue to heat their houses and stay safe.

“These initiatives are part of our important and proactive work to support thriving, healthy households in the borough and, in particular, help our most vulnerable residents.”

More information will be provided via the council’s website in due course.

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.
The council’s new Cycling Strategy details its bold plans for making cycling safer and more accessible to all, through measures including new and upgraded cycle routes and by working to future-proof active travel in the borough.

The Cycling Strategy can be viewed at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/cycling.

The strategy was formally launched at an event in the Closes Park, West Drayton, on Friday 27 September, where local school pupils enjoyed some free cycling training and residents were invited to bring their bikes along for a free health check from Dr Bike.

Central to the council’s plans is the creation of eight new dedicated cycle routes, some of which use the borough’s green spaces and towpaths so riders can avoid busy roads, which can often be daunting to new or inexperienced cyclists.

When people choose more sustainable forms of travel, such as cycling and walking, it has the combined effect of reducing local vehicle emissions while improving riders’ health and wellbeing.

The strategy was updated to include residents’ feedback following a public consultation earlier this year. The consultation showed most respondents supported the draft document, with more than 70 per cent saying that they would consider cycling more and just under 90 per cent supporting the overall aims of the strategy.

Cllr Jonathan Bianco, Hillingdon Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Property, Highways and Transport, said: “We’re grateful for the informed contributions from residents which have helped shape our final strategy document to ensure that what we aim to deliver is as ambitious and inclusive as possible.

“Over the next 10 years our target is to see more people, of all backgrounds and abilities, confidently and safely using the borough’s cycle network and highways.

“Our approach will be to try and bring existing and new cyclists along for the journey by creating facilities that make them choose to ride instead of driving, but with the realism we can’t have the same expectation of all motorists.”

In recent years, the council has already made good ground on cycling provision, including the delivery of more and better cycle parking, improvements to towpaths to make them suitable for cycles and use in all weathers and the continuation of the council’s highly popular free cycle training for children and adults.

Please find the latest brochure of Hillingdon’s upcoming culture and heritage events & activities:  hillingdon culture autumn24

Dear Residents, the Council is required to review its Statement of Gambling Policy at regular intervals to ensure that it is carrying out licensing functions in accordance with current legislation. During this review, consideration has been given to how changes might improve the way in which services are being delivered, to make them more efficient and customer friendly.

The Gambling Act 2005 sets out how gambling in Great Britain is regulated. It came fully into force in September 2007, and covers arcades, betting shops, bingo premises, casinos, gaming machines, society lotteries, and remote gambling (including online gambling). The Council is required to review the Statement of Gambling Policy every three years. The current policy was last formally reviewed in 2022 and therefore requires updating.

The regular review and adoption of the Statement of Gambling Policy ensures that the licensing framework are up to date and effective in ensuring a safe and regulated environment for users of licensed premises.

We are now seeking your views on the draft proposed Statement of Gambling Policy 2025-2028.

The consultation period is between 13^th September 2024 and midnight on 25^th October 2024

To read the draft Policy and to formally submit your comments, please click the link to the relevant page of the Council’s website.  https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/review-gambling-policy

If you have any queries or wish to discuss this matter further then please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards,
Daniel
Daniel Ferrer
Licensing Team Manager
Licensing Service
London Borough of Hillingdon
Civic Centre, 3S/09
High Street
Uxbridge UB8 1UW
dferrer@hillingdon.gov.uk
01895 277 753

Please see below the survey link  for the Polling District and Polling Places Review 2024
https://forms.office.com/e/cymrR2NJiB

Kind regards,
Isis Facey-Beckford
Customer Engagement Team
London Borough of Hillingdon
Tel: 01895 277038
www.hillingdon.gov.uk

We would just like to make you aware of the Social housing allocation policy consultation 2024 that is currently underway and encourage you to complete the survey.
Social housing allocation policy consultation – Hillingdon Council

If you would prefer a paper copy of the survey, please call us on 01895 277038 and we can arrange for this to be sent out to you, or we can complete it over the phone with you.

Your feedback is important to us and will help improve the services we offer.   We look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Kind regards,
Customer Engagement Team
London Borough of Hillingdon  www.hillingdon.gov.uk

As the Council set out their youth justice strategy, they are asking children, families, professionals and the wider community for their feedback. View draft:

• youth justice strategy (PDF) [479KB]
• child-friendly youth justice strategy (PDF) [15MB]

The consultation will focus on 5 key priorities:

1. Prevention and early intervention
2. Over-representation and disproportionality
3. Child-centred practice
4. Reducing re-offending
5.  Victims and restorative justice.

Take part in the consultation:  Youth justice strategy 2024/29 consultation – Hillingdon Council

 

A chance for children and young people to develop their performing arts skills and perform on stage at the Compass Theatre!

Each week of workshops feature a different selection of West End and Broadway musicals.

Five-day workshops for 7 to 16 year-olds:
• Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August
• Monday 19 to Friday 23 August •
Find out more and book:  http://www.hillingdontheatres.uk/index.php/events/the-stage-is-yours-2024-5-day-workshops/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Two-day workshops for 4 to 6 year-olds:
• Thursday 1 to Friday 2 August
• Thursday 22 to Friday 23 August
Find out more and book:  http://www.hillingdontheatres.uk/index.php/events/the-stage-is-yours-2024-2-day-workshops/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

 

Presented by The Reading Agency and developed in partnership with Create, this year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme is ‘Marvellous Makers!’ and it’s all about celebrating children’s creativity.