There’s a comfortable complacency in Hounslow Council—and it comes from Labour’s overwhelming majority. With such dominance, scrutiny becomes performative, and arrogance thrives. Labour in Hounslow operates on the assumption that they’ll always be in power—and for 15 years, they’ve been right. Why?
Being a Councillor Is a Serious ResponsibilityResidents across Chiswick are facing real and tangible challenges—from the deteriorating state of our streets and services, to the rising costs of living and the creeping bureaucracy of a Council that has made its presence felt by impositions towards law
Chiswick’s Conservative councillors have expressed concern over Hounslow Council’s proposal to further dim streetlights in the borough. Hounslow Council’s first budget since the General Election saw a range of cuts to services, including further dimming of streetlights and the possible switchin
I recently returned from a life-affirming trip back to Uganda, the country of my birth. It was my seventh visit since leaving over 30 years ago, and each visit has become more than a homecoming—it's a poignant reminder of my roots and of the people who shaped my early life.