Residents in Hillingdon should expect some changes to the way their bins are collected in the coming days With the Easter bank holiday weekend approaching bins will be collected on different dates to those we are used to throughout the year While the double bank holiday should make for an extra few days off work to relax it’s important to make sure we aren’t left blindsided with overflowing bins due to changes in collection dates These changes allow for councils to work around the bank holidays whilst allowing employees some well earned rest over the extended weekend Hillingdon Council have announced the following changes to the usual schedule: Hillingdon Council has asked residents to ensure rubbish is left out near the front gate Nearby Ealing Council has announced that there will be no changes to the bin collection schedule over Easter Harrow Online is a company registered in England and Wales Update: As it is now after noon on 1 April 2025 we can reveal this was the 2025 EALING.NEWS April Fool’s Day story In a move described by one Hillingdon councillor as “bold and completely real,” the London boroughs of Ealing and Hillingdon have announced plans to merge forming a new administrative entity to be known as Ealingdon revealed in a joint press release issued early Tuesday morning would see the two West London boroughs combine resources pending approval from central government and The proposed merger has taken many by surprise — not least the residents many of whom were unaware their boroughs were considering a constitutional coupling “I thought this was a joke,” said one confused commuter at South Ruislip station A spokesperson for Ealing Council described the move as “a logical next step” in West London’s development “We already share many challenges — potholes It just makes sense to tackle them together under a bold new identity.” Reel said the merger would allow for “streamlined governance and the immediate doubling of opportunities to misplace local council paperwork.” Early proposals suggest that the new borough would operate under a hybrid system with alternating council meetings held in Ealing’s Perceval House and Hillingdon’s Uxbridge Civic Centre and disagreements settled in Northolt via arm wrestling or best-of-three rock-paper-scissors A draft crest unveiled this morning features a red London bus flanked by a pair of disgruntled foxes above a Latin motto which loosely translates as “We tried our best with some residents expressing concern over potential postcode confusion One user posted: “I didn’t move to W5 just to end up in UB hell.” Another questioned whether a name like “Ealingdon” might lead to increased road rage and the potential collapse of local pub quiz boundaries Transport for London said it was “monitoring the situation,” while also admitting that any changes to borough borders “won’t be reflected on the Tube map until at least 2037.” The first official day of the new borough is set for February 30th with public consultation running until exactly noon today SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TO THE EALING.NEWS NEWSLETTER EALING.NEWS is the voice of our 7 towns which provides news sign up to our newsletter email us: news@ealing.news call us: 07488 352 974 Follow us on X: @_EalingNews © 2022 - 2025 EALING.NEWS All rights reserved | Part of Your Local News Network | Contact Us We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again More information about our Cookie Policy NEWS & UPDATESTEAMS FIRST TEAMMANAGEMENT TEAMOPPOSITIONFIXTURES SearchHILLINGDON COUNCIL ENTERS AGREEMENT WITH WEALDSTONE FC OVER LAND FOR NEW STADIUMWealdstone FCMar 142 min readHillingdon Council has granted a three-year exclusivity agreement with Wealdstone Football Club so we can undertake exploratory investigations and apply for planning permission to create a new stadium and training facilities in the borough the council's Cabinet authorised the signing of the agreement in principle with the club which relates to two vacant plots of land - the first adjacent to the former Master Brewer site on Western Avenue and the second Gutteridge Farm - so the club can further develop their proposals The council will receive a small annual fee for the land throughout the exclusivity agreement with the club the council granted Wealdstone FC permission to undertake initial feasibility studies of the sites and committed to not pursue any other potential projects for an initial six-month period This was extended by six months after the club evidenced it was progressing with the proposals Hillingdon Council's Cabinet Member for Corporate Services and Property said: "We're proud to support our local sports clubs and this agreement will allow the club to explore opportunities to bring these vacant spaces back into use "A new stadium and the associated facilities could provide many benefits to the borough and I look forward to seeing the proposals as they take shape."  said: "We are absolutely delighted to have been granted this exclusivity agreement to facilitate the Club's need to find a new permanent home which is vital to securing its future and all its ancillary community activities We wish to place on record our immense appreciation of the support and encouragement given to the Club by Hillingdon Council throughout this process." A husband and wife have been ordered to pay over £270,000 after a Hillingdon Council investigation revealed they had illegally converted a house in Yiewsley into four cramped flats and built a rental outbuilding without planning permission Amarjit Singh, 54, and Jasbinder Kaur, 45, of Munster Avenue, Hounslow appeared at Isleworth Crown Court on Monday 7 April and the judge ruled under the Proceeds of Crime Act they must pay a confiscation order of £250,055.80 the income generated from charging rent on five illegal units Singh and Kaur were also individually fined £10,000 and required to pay prosecution costs of £4,480 The judge granted a period of three months to pay all fines and default on the payment of the confiscation order could lead to two years and nine months imprisonment The council’s planning enforcement team inspected 24 Maple Avenue on 27 June 2018 following reports that a large outbuilding had been constructed in the garden without planning permission Internal inspections found it contained a separate bedroom and was being used as an independent residential unit with entry gained to the main property on 4 July 2018 where it was established it had been illegally subdivided into four self-contained flats with separate bedrooms The council subsequently served planning enforcement notices on 20 November 2018 which required the main property and outbuilding be returned to use as a single dwelling and internal partitions and lockable doors used to divide the home by 21 March 2019 it was found that the enforcement notices had not been complied with and the property and outbuilding were still being rented to multiple tenants Singh and Kaur pleaded guilty to two offences of breaching planning control at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Friday 23 February 2024 Following a financial investigation by the council’s trading standards team uncovering the significant rental income received from the illegal flats the case was referred to the Crown Court for sentencing and confiscation proceedings the property was also returned to its previous condition as a single dwelling house Cllr Steve Tuckwell, Hillingdon Council’s Cabinet Member for Planning Housing and Growth said: “This is a significant result for our planning enforcement and trading standards teams and sends a clear message that the creation of beds in sheds and illegally rented properties will not be condoned in our borough “We’re determined to keep residents safe from harm and ensure everyone can live in safe and we will continue to take legal action against any landlords who break the rules.” Hillingdon Council’s adult education service has been rated ‘good’ in all areas by Ofsted following an inspection in February The report praised the service for helping residents gain qualifications and progress in their careers Inspectors said course leaders and managers ensure that the curriculum offer meets local needs and that learners feel “valued and included.” They said: “Many learners progress to higher-level courses and a high proportion achieve their qualification “Learners are well prepared for their next steps once they complete their course Tutors provide learners with effective advice and guidance so that they are well informed about the opportunities available to them.” Learn Hillingdon provides hundreds of part-time day and evening courses for residents aged 19 and above The courses include professional qualifications The report said: “Learners value greatly the support that tutors They diligently complete work in and out of the classroom because they are motivated to achieve.” Inspectors highlighted the impact of the vocational courses noting they help learners progress in careers where there is high demand for qualified staff Courses for adults with special educational needs and disabilities were also praised The report added: “Courses for adults who have special educational needs and disabilities help them maintain and develop their independent living skills very well Courses that promote good mental health and well-being have a strong social impact such as reducing feelings of isolation.” Tutors were praised for building “respectful and caring” relationships with learners and offering additional support where needed Staff were described as being “proud” to work at Learn Hillingdon Hillingdon Council’s Cabinet Member for Children said: “I am extremely pleased with our most recent Ofsted report which has rated our adult learning service ‘good’ “The service has been consecutively rated ‘good’ since 2007 and achieving this result once again reflects the commitment and dedication of our fantastic staff and leadership team who continuously work to ensure our residents have opportunities for learning at all stages of life enabling them to gain new or improve their existing skills to access job opportunities “Each year we help thousands of residents return or get into work live more independently or advance in their careers.” More information about Learn Hillingdon can be found at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/adultlearning The government has officially approved up to £1.5 billion for the construction of a new hospital in West London the Health Secretary described the hospital as the ‘worst I’ve seen.’ This marks a milestone for Hillingdon Hospital The previous government included the hospital in its £20 billion pledge to build 40 ‘new’ hospitals – however this never materialised Over £1 billion has also been set aside to make inroads into the existing backlog of critical maintenance while £102 million has been dedicated for improvements to GP surgeries across the country Previous plans had suggested the current site was to be refurbished however following a review of the New Hospital Programme (NHP) The estimated cost for the rebuild is between £1 billion and £1.5 billion The hospital is in ‘urgent need’ of repair The previous plans would have seen the hospital transformed into a high-tech healthcare centre The revamp would have seen the hospital rise to an eight-storey building with a larger emergency department Hillingdon Hospital is one of 16 hospitals to begin work during the ‘first wave’ with the hospitals most urgently in need of a rebuild first in line Wes Streeting said: “Patients have endured years of broken promises so I’m delighted this government is getting work underway on a world-class hospital development at Hillingdon “This is a significant moment for patients and healthcare in the borough We are committed to delivering the modern facilities our NHS needs to provide the highest quality care “This investment – worth hundreds of millions of pounds – shows our determination to transform the crumbling NHS infrastructure we inherited and create a healthcare system fit for the future through our Plan for Change.” Charlotte Taylor of the New Hospital Programme said: “This marks a significant milestone for Hillingdon Hospital and the community it serves It provides the financial certainty to move ahead with confidence and we will continue working closely with the Trust to deliver a modern hospital that meets the needs of patients and staff for decades to come.” UK Property Forums enable forums and events in the property sector which help to create business development opportunities Office Address:UK Property Forums Ltd is located in Reading 0203 478 7340info@ukpropertyforums.com This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.