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Category: News
HS2 virtual community drop-ins
Signup here to virtual events to find out more about HS2 works in Hillingdon
These are drop-in events, with a limited number of 15 minute pre-booked 1-to-1 appointments, with sessions happening on two different days.
These drop-ins are an opportunity for you to find out more about the Project and what it means for the local area.
At these sessions you will be able to get an overview of the project, in addition to further information on the following topics:
Construction timeline
Traffic and highways impacts
Potential noise impact and management
Future works within your area
Anything else you wish to discuss
- Session 1
Date: Monday 30 November
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm - Session 2
Date: Wednesday 2 December
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm - If you have a question about HS2 or their works, please contact HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
Remembrance Sunday & Armistice Day Commemoration 2020
Covid regulations prevented the traditional Eastcote Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service to be held this year. A Remembrance Sunday Service was video streamed from St Lawrence Church.
Last minute changes to the Covid regulations concerning outdoor public gatherings allowed a short socially distanced Armistice Day Commemorative Ceremony, organised by the Eastcote Branch of The Royal British Legion, to be held at Eastcote War Memorial, Field End Road at 11.00 am on 11th November.
The Ceremony was led by Mrs Catherine Dann, Branch President. The traditional Last Post, Two Minute Silence and Reveille was sounded by Mr Christopher White. The blessing was given by Fr John Seymour. Wreaths and other Remembrance items were laid by individuals and representatives of local organisations. Mr David Simmonds MP and other local dignitaries attended.
The Chair of ERA laid a wreath on behalf of Eastcote residents on Saturday 7th November.
Hillingdon Hospital redevelopment
Hillingdon hospital latest newsletter regarding redevelopment of the hospital can be found here:
HS2 works for TBM power supply
As of 30th October the information available regarding these works is as follows:
Location E – F: Westholme Gardens from Junction of Windmill Hill to Junction of East Way (Complete)
Location F – G: Westholme Gardens in progress, the Uplands(?) and Myrtle Avenue (Planned 08/11/20 for 3 weeks)
Location G – H: Lime Grove and Hawthorne Avenue (Planned 24/11/20 – 08/01/21)
Location H – I: Meadow Way to Field End Road Crossing (Originally planned from 27/10/20 – 16/11/20).
Location I: Junction of Field End Road – Deane Croft Road and Meadow Way (Complete)
This work is now due to start on the 1st December with a completion date of the 20th December 2020:
Phase one – hard closure of Meadow Way between Field End Road and Deane Way.
Phase two – Two-way lights between Deane Way and Maple Close
Phase three – Three-way lights between Maple Close and Hawthorne Avenue.
Location I – J: Deane Croft Road (Planned 12/11/20 – 11/12/20)
Location J – K: Rushdene Road (Planned 11/01/21 – 18/01/21)
Further information: https://www.eastcoteresidents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/HS2-TBM-schedule-Aug2020.pdf
If you require further information your first port of call is to search for HS2 Commonplace Hillingdon and scroll down to TBM Power supply route.
Then if you do not feel you have found the correct answer please email both HS2 Helpdesk HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk and UKPN care@ukpowernetworks.co.uk copying in chair@eastcotera.co.uk. It would of course be very helpful if you also forwarded their reply to ERA using the chair email address.
CONTACTING UKPN DURING WORKS -Should anyone need to contact UKPN during their works they can be contacted Monday to Friday 0800 028 4587 or care@ukpowernetworks.co.uk
Should there be any sort of emergency please call their 24 hour helpline on 0800 316 3105 or 105 from a landline or mobile.
Ruislip Woods news
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.
The council worked with Ruislip Woods Trust to acquire Copse Wood, which will become part of the council-owned Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve. The nature reserve consists of 726 acres and constitutes 10 per cent of ancient, semi-natural woodland in Greater London.
Further information at https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/6023/Council-protects-ancient-woodland-for-future-generations
Poppy Appeal and Remembrance events
The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal is running differently this year due to Covid safe guarding regulations.
Poppies can be obtained and donations made at:
- Eastcote Pharmacy 109 Field End Road Eastcote
- Hammond Roberts 136 Field End Road Eastcote
- Youngs Newsagents 205 Field End Road Eastcote
- Royal British Legion Southbourne Gardens Eastcote (Mon-Thu 4-10pm, Fri-Sun 12-10pm)
- Sainsbury’s Long Drive South Ruislip
- Asda 6 Old Dairy Lane South Ruislip
- Aldi Unit 1 Victoria Retail Park South Ruislip
- Sainsbury’s 12 Barters Walk Pinner
- M & S Simply Food 4 Bishops Walk Pinner
- Authorised Collectors will be at Eastcote / Ruislip Manor / South Ruislip / Pinner station at various times (26 Oct – 07 Nov).
The London Borough of Hillingdon (LBH) has arranged for Remembrance Maroons to be launched from 11 sites across the borough at 11am on the 11th November. https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/remembrance
Residents are asked to commemorate from the safety of their own homes and strongly advised that any visits to memorials are made at times other than Remembrance Sunday or Armistice Day.
Hillingdon Council’s Licensing Policy
Licensing Act 2003
The Council is required to review its Statement of Licensing 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 Licensing Act 2003 controls sales of alcohol, regulated entertainment and late night refreshment. The Council is required by Section 5 of the Licensing Act 2003 to review the Statement of Licensing Policy every five years. Hillingdon’s current policy was adopted by Full Council in January 2016 and is therefore due for review.
The regular review and adoption of the Statement of Licensing Policy ensures that the licensing framework are up to date and effective in ensuring a safe and regulated environment for users of licensed premises.
They are now seeking views on the draft proposed Statement of Licensing Policy 2021-2026.
The consultation period is between Monday 5th October and midnight on Sunday 22nd November 2020
Please find more information and how you can make comments by clicking on the following link:
https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/5900/Review-of-Statement-of-Licensing-Policy
Half term activity
Remembrance parades are cancelled due to the pandemic, so here are some poppy pictures to print, colour in and put in your window.
If you would like to get hold of poppies from the Royal British Legion please see our earlier post: https://www.eastcoteresidents.org.uk/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-poppy-appeal-2020/
LEST WE FORGET
Dr Deesha Chadha OBE
Eastcote Residents Association are delighted to announce that our committee member Dr. Deesha Chadha has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s Birthday honours list.
The OBE has been awarded for services to faith communities in recognition of Deesha’s contribution to interfaith dialogue and harmony, exhibited through her work with Faiths Forum for London, and the Hindu Forum of Britain
Deesha said, “It is an honour to receive this title. Unfortunately, the significance of my efforts to unite communities was once again highlighted with police forces recording nearly three times more hate crime offences between January and March during the COVID-19 crisis, than that of the previous two years.”
“Now more than ever, we must come together. Only through our joint efforts, as a single humanity of all faiths and none, can we overcome the challenges of this virus. I urge everyone to show compassion during this time and offer their support to friends, neighbours and strangers. I point to the local humanitarian work of places of worship in Harrow and across the nation as an example to us all. We must provide support to everyone in need – compassion has no room for prejudice.”