Chiswick Riverside councillor Gabriella Giles reports back Monday, 20 April, 2026 With less than three weeks to go before we all go to the polls to decide the next four years in Hounslow, it would be very easy for me to fall into the trap of electioneering as it’s become so much of our day-to-day to those who are interested in democracy. For those of us who are standing for re-election, our diaries just tend to get a little busier, and our private time just has to take a bit of... Articles
‘The majority of people just want local services and schemes that work for them’ 14th April 2026 I got involved in local politics for two clear reasons: I love my Chiswick neighbourhood, and I have always thought it was better to fix something that I didn’t... Articles
Cllr Vickram Grewal: Why Chiswick Needs the Conservatives 10th April 2026 Chiswick is a place I’ve always felt closely connected to as a lifelong resident of this borough. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with... Articles
Councillor Vickram Grewal: A Defining Moment for Hounslow in May 10th April 2026 Hounslow stands at a genuine point of inflection. After years of Labour control, residents across our borough face a clear and pressing choice: continue down a... Articles
Outgoing Chiswick Homefields Councillor Gerald McGregor reports back 10th April 2026 Firstly, before I continue with my blog, I would like to pay a heartfelt tribute to Cllr Jagdish Sharma (Hounslow West ward) for his 50 Years plus of public... Articles
Gabriella Giles: Our Conservative Plan to Fix Hounslow 2nd April 2026 With International Women’s Day, the culmination of the Six Nations, and St Patrick’s Day, March is always a busy month in the Giles household. Add in an... Articles
A Defining Moment for Hounslow this May - Councillor Vickram Grewal 2nd April 2026 Hounslow stands at a genuine point of inflection. After years of Labour control, residents across our borough face a clear and pressing choice: continue down a... Local News
Chiswick Riverside councillor Peter Thompson reports back 29th March 2026 It’s been another busy week in Chiswick Riverside. I’ve been out meeting residents, dealing with local concerns, and supporting community events. Once again, I... Articles
Cllr Gabriella Giles reports back 23rd March 2026 The below blog was originally published on ChiswickW4 It’s often hard as a councillor to summarise what we’ve been up to since we last wrote here, but for me... Local News
Sick note 2nd October 2026 Being signed off sick can be the first step on the way to a lifetime on benefits. National News
Conservatives Announce “back to work” card 25th September 2026 Restricting what people can spend benefits on, saving taxpayers £538 million a year. National News
Conservatives Back British Tourism 22nd September 2026 We’ll bring back tax-free shopping, bringing billions in extra spending to our high streets. National News
Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith makes first major speech 17th September 2026 And makes it clear to Andy Burnham that businesses can’t afford anymore tax rises National News
Britain and the EU: After the reset 16th September 2026 Labour’s EU negotiations will fundamentally alter our regulatory framework, especially for farming and food security. National News
Conservatives announce new Shadow Cabinet 7th September 2026 Kemi sets out new cabinet to reach our goal of growth, higher living standards and fiscal credibility. National News
