Councillor Ajmer Grewal
Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Ajmer Grewal's council service across multiple years reveals a consistent dedication to community well-being, resident support, and fostering a safer, more equitable borough. His focus has demonstrably intensified in recent years, with a significant emphasis on tangible community development and direct resident support.
Key Themes and Priorities: Across his tenure, Grewal has consistently prioritized resident support, community development, and safety. This is evident in his involvement with initiatives aimed at improving local services, addressing community concerns, and promoting equality. In earlier years, this manifested in engagement with broader planning and safety improvements. More recently, his role as Cabinet Member for Residents Support, Communities and Equalities has allowed him to directly champion and implement programs focused on these areas.
Evolution of Focus:
While Grewal has always been engaged with community matters, his recent years, particularly 2025, show a clear evolution towards a more hands-on and strategic leadership role. The introduction and championing of specific reports and programs, such as the Investing in Advice Services for Hounslow's Residents
and the Safer Communities Improvement Programme,
highlight a shift from broader engagement to driving specific policy and service improvements. The transformation of libraries into Community Hubs in 2025 is a prime example of this evolution, showcasing a commitment to creating vital community spaces.
Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years):
In 2025, Grewal's contributions were particularly impactful. He was instrumental in the transformation of borough libraries into Community Hubs, a significant initiative that he described as
His advocacy for
a great example of the Council's investment in the community and residents.
Investing in Advice Services for Hounslow's Residents
and the Safer Communities Improvement Programme
demonstrates a commitment to providing essential support and enhancing resident safety. Furthermore, his championing of initiatives tackling child poverty and promoting equality, including the equality by place
initiative and a summer employment program for women, underscores his dedication to social equity.
In 2024, Grewal continued to build on these themes, co-reporting and moving recommendations for the Cranford Meadowbank Community Hub
, further solidifying his commitment to tangible community development. His involvement in extending the Council Police Funded Team also points to a sustained focus on borough safety.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest: A consistent pattern throughout Grewal's service is his active engagement with residents and his dedication to amplifying their voices. Whether reporting on petitions, celebrating community contributions through awards, or advising on benefits issues, he consistently demonstrates a desire to connect with and serve the community. His role as Cabinet Member for Residents Support, Communities and Equalities has provided a platform to formalize and expand this long-standing interest. While his presence in the 2026 Central Hounslow Area Forum meeting was noted, no specific actions or statements were recorded, suggesting a period of observation or less direct involvement in that particular forum, especially when compared to the detailed activities of the preceding years.
Yearly Activity Timeline
In 2026, Ajmer Grewal was a member of the Central Hounslow Area Forum. No specific statements or actions were recorded for Ajmer Grewal during the January 22, 2026 meeting.
Monthly Activity in 2026
During January 2026, Ajmer Grewal was a member of the Central Hounslow Area Forum. No specific statements or actions were recorded for Ajmer Grewal in the provided documentation for the meeting on January 22, 2026.
Meetings in January 2026
Central Hounslow Area Forum - Thursday, 22 January 2026 7:30 pm - 22 January 2026
Ajmer Grewal was a member of the Central Hounslow Area Forum at the meeting on January 22, 2026. No specific statements or actions were recorded for Ajmer Grewal in the provided documentation.
Throughout 2025, Councillor Ajmer Grewal, in his role as Cabinet Member for Residents Support, Communities and Equalities, was a consistent advocate for community well-being and resident support. A significant focus of his work was the Investing in Advice Services for Hounslow's Residents
report, which he introduced and moved recommendations for in multiple meetings. Grewal also championed the Safer Communities Improvement Programme
and the EDI Strategy and Action Plan,
highlighting progress and moving recommendations for both. He actively engaged with residents, advising on benefits issues and emphasizing the value of their suggestions. Grewal was instrumental in the transformation of borough libraries into Community Hubs, emphasizing their role in providing essential services and representing a great example of the Council's investment in the community and residents.
He also expressed strong support for initiatives tackling child poverty and promoting equality, such as the equality by place
initiative and a summer program aimed at helping women find employment. Grewal also delivered a heartfelt tribute to Councillor Sukhbir Singh Dhaliwal, remembering him as a man of the people for the people.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During November 2025, Ajmer Grewal attended two council meetings. In the Borough Council meeting on November 25th, she announced the ongoing transformation of all borough libraries into Community Hubs, with many set to feature new furniture and improved layouts by March 2026. She highlighted the successful opening of the Meadowbank Community Hub and Library, which offers a range of services including money management, employment support, and health and well-being resources. Grewal emphasized that these hubs represent a great example of the Council's investment in the community and residents, and the commitment to building a thriving and liveable Hounslow.
She also announced a summer program designed to help women in Heston and Cranford find employment, describing it as a great example of innovative work by the Council, which was delivering its ambition to accelerate opportunity and reduce poverty with its associated poorer health outcomes and fewer opportunities.
Meetings in November 2025
Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7:30 pm - 25 November 2025
Ajmer Grewal announced the transformation of all borough libraries into Community Hubs and libraries during 2025. Many of these hubs will also feature new furniture and improved layouts by March 2026. She highlighted the opening of the new Meadowbank Community Hub and Library on 14 October 2025, which will offer support for money management, employment, and health and well-being, alongside a modern library, children's area, digital access, public PCs, and adult learning classes. Grewal stated, These Community Hubs were a great example of the Council's investment in the community and residents, and the commitment to building a thriving and liveable Hounslow.
Additionally, she announced a summer program aimed at supporting women in Heston and Cranford into employment, describing it as, a great example of innovative work by the Council, which was delivering its ambition to accelerate opportunity and reduce poverty with its associated poorer health outcomes and fewer opportunities.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 7:00 pm - 11 November 2025
Ajmer Grewal was present at the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, as a Councillor and a member of the Cabinet. No specific statements or actions by Ajmer Grewal were recorded in the provided documents.
During October 2025, Councillor Ajmer Grewal sent apologies for absence from the Cabinet meeting on October 21st. Information from a previous meeting on September 2nd indicates their prior support for proposals in the Health Integration Update
report and seconding recommendations for the Procurement of Council Wide Insurance Policies
report. In that earlier meeting, Councillor Grewal also provided an update on the borough's Thriving Communities Fund projects and highlighted improvements in positive feedback rates from domestic abuse survivors.
Meetings in October 2025
Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 October 2025 7:00 pm - 21 October 2025
Councillor Ajmer Grewal sent apologies for absence from the Cabinet meeting on 21 October 2025. However, information from the reports pack indicates their presence at a previous meeting on 2 September 2025, where they supported the proposals in the Health Integration Update
report and seconded the recommendations for the Procurement of Council Wide Insurance Policies
report. In that earlier meeting, Councillor Grewal also provided an update on the borough's Thriving Communities Fund projects and noted improvements in positive feedback rates from survivors of domestic abuse.
In September 2025, Councillor Ajmer Grewal was active in three council meetings. On September 2nd, during the Cabinet meeting, he declared an interest in Agenda Item 10 (Additional HMO Licensing Proposals) due to owning a HMO property. He also recalled introducing key points and recommendations for the A Fairer, More Equal Hounslow - Progress Update on EDI Strategy and Action Plan
on July 8th and moving those recommendations. At the Central Hounslow Area Forum on September 11th, Councillor Grewal raised concerns about parking provision in controlled parking zones and noted the absence of a planning application for the Treaty Centre redevelopment. During the Borough Council meeting on September 16th, he seconded a motion to extend free school meals and defended the Council's efforts to tackle child poverty. He highlighted the equality by place
initiative, which has supported over 500 individuals in gaining qualifications and invested in 30 community projects, emphasizing its role in complementing the Government's free school meal extension.
Meetings in September 2025
Borough Council - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:30 pm - 16 September 2025
Councillor Ajmer Grewal seconded the motion Feeding brighter futures: tackling child poverty through the Free School Meal extension.
In the ensuing debate, she responded to Conservative colleagues by stating that the previous government offered no assistance or ideas, and that Hounslow's Administration was collaborating with the current Government to eliminate inequality. She elaborated on the Council's equality by place
initiative, which established 30 equal opportunity areas across the borough. These areas focus on improving employment, income, education, skills, training, health, wellbeing, community safety, housing, and living environments. This initiative has already helped over 500 individuals gain qualifications and has invested in 30 local community projects. Councillor Grewal expressed her support for the Government's free school meal extension, believing it would significantly benefit residents when combined with the Council's inequality-tackling efforts.
Central Hounslow Area Forum - Thursday, 11 September 2025 7:30 pm - 11 September 2025
Councillor Ajmer Grewal raised concerns about parking provision, specifically within controlled parking zones. He also noted that a planning application for the Treaty Centre re-development had not yet been submitted by the developer.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 2 September 2025 7:00 pm - 2 September 2025
In the Cabinet meeting on September 2, 2025, Councillor Ajmer Grewal declared an interest in Agenda Item 10: Additional HMO Licensing Proposals due to owning a HMO property. Earlier in the meeting, on July 8, 2025, Councillor Grewal had introduced the key points and recommendations of the report on A Fairer, More Equal Hounslow - Progress Update on EDI Strategy and Action Plan
and moved the recommendations.
During July 2025, Councillor Ajmer Grewal was active in several council meetings. On July 8th, as Cabinet Member for Residents, Support, Communities and Equalities, he presented a progress update on the EDI Strategy and Action Plan, highlighting achievements across its three pillars: Equality by Place, Equality by Group, and Equality as an Employer. He outlined recommendations for the Cabinet, including recognizing Year 2 progress, prioritizing Equality Opportunity Areas, strengthening partnerships, and agreeing a new engagement model for advisory forums. Grewal also moved the recommendations for the EDI report and seconded the Public Space Protection Order for Responsible Dog Ownership.
At the Central Hounslow Area Forum on July 17th, Grewal discussed the Council's localities' approach, emphasizing residents' access to services at hubs across the Borough and encouraging them to utilize these opportunities for communication and discussion on various issues, including health.
On July 22nd, Grewal was formally appointed as the Cabinet Member for Residents Support, Communities and Equalities, with his responsibilities encompassing community engagement, wealth building, financial inclusion, resident participation, equal opportunities, and women's services. In the same meeting, he delivered a heartfelt tribute to Councillor Sukhbir Singh Dhaliwal, sharing personal anecdotes that underscored Dhaliwal's kindness, gentlemanly nature, and deep connection with the Cranford community, emphasizing his legacy as a man of the people for the people.
Meetings in July 2025
Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm - 22 July 2025
Ajmer Grewal was appointed as the Cabinet Member for Residents Support, Communities and Equalities. His responsibilities in this role include community engagement and consultation, Community Wealth Building and Financial Inclusion, the Community and Voluntary Sector, Resident Participation, Equal Opportunities and Inclusion, Community Solutions, Women's services, Domestic Violence, and Violence Against Women and Girls.
During the meeting, Ajmer Grewal also spoke during the tribute to Councillor Sukhbir Singh Dhaliwal. He shared personal anecdotes about Councillor Dhaliwal, highlighting his kindness, gentlemanly nature, and his role as a father of the house
who cared for everyone. Grewal recalled how Dhaliwal would offer him sweets under the table when he was young and how he always maintained cordial relationships despite political differences. He also spoke about Dhaliwal's deep connection with the Cranford community, knowing residents personally and being a man of the people for the people.
Grewal emphasized that Dhaliwal's legacy would continue in Cranford, particularly among the younger generation he supported, and that he was a great man who would be missed.
Central Hounslow Area Forum - Thursday, 17 July 2025 7:30 pm - 17 July 2025
Councillor Ajmer Grewal spoke about the Council's localities' approach, emphasizing that residents can access services at hubs throughout the Borough. She stated:
The Council had a localities' approach where residents could access services at hubs across the Borough, creating opportunities for residents to communicate with different services and communities to discuss issues, including health issues. The Council's policies put residents, staff and service users at the heart of everything being done. She encouraged residents to visit the local community hubs and make use of the opportunities.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 7:30 pm - 8 July 2025
Councillor Ajmer Grewal, Cabinet Member for Residents, Support, Communities and Equalities, presented the progress update on the EDI Strategy and Action Plan. Grewal highlighted the excellent progress made across the three pillars of the strategy: Equality by Place, Equality by Group, and Equality as an Employer. Grewal stated:
So as you say, this is a progress update on the EDI Strategy and Action Plan. So Cabinet members will have read the report and seen the excellent progress that we've made as an organisation against each of the three pillars of the strategy. Equality by place, equality by group and equality as an employer. The Council is delivering more to equality opportunity areas. More interventions have been delivered to promote equality for protected groups and to our people as an employer. The report and its appendixes detail what next steps we will take as an organisation with our partners and residents to continue to deliver our strategy. We will track their lasting impact as we evaluate delivery through our missions in equality opportunity areas, partners and events with equality groups and within our own workforce.
Grewal then outlined the recommendations for Cabinet, which included recognizing the progress achieved in Year 2 of the EDI Strategy, continuing to prioritize Equality Opportunity Areas for investment, building stronger relationships with partners with a focus on housing and transport, agreeing a new model of engagement for the LGBTQ+ Advisory Forum and the Disability and Age Partnership, and noting the Pillar 3 Action Plan (Equality as an Employer).
Grewal moved the recommendations for the report and also seconded the report on the Public Space Protection Order for Responsible Dog Ownership.
During the May 13, 2025 Cabinet meeting, Ajmer Grewal seconded the recommendations for the Completion of the Safer Communities Improvement Programme and transition to business as usual
report and expressed her wholehearted support for the proposals.
Meetings in May 2025
Cabinet - Tuesday, 13 May 2025 7:00 pm - 13 May 2025
Ajmer Grewal seconded the recommendations for the Completion of the Safer Communities Improvement Programme and transition to business as usual
report and offered her wholehearted support for the proposals.
During April 2025, Ajmer Grewal was present at the Cabinet meeting on April 15th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for Ajmer Grewal in the minutes.
Meetings in April 2025
Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 April 2025 7:00 pm - 15 April 2025
Ajmer Grewal was present at the Cabinet meeting on 2025-04-15. No specific statements or actions were recorded for Ajmer Grewal in the provided minutes.
During March 2025, Councillor Ajmer Grewal was active in two council meetings. At the Central Hounslow Area Forum on March 24th, he advised a resident to seek help from a Community Solutions Officer for benefits issues and assured that all resident suggestions were valued and passed to relevant departments, while also noting that further consultations and funding were often necessary before action could be taken. In the Borough Council meeting on March 25th, as the Cabinet Member for Residents Support, Communities and Equalities, he was designated as the Member Reporting
for the petitions item.
Meetings in March 2025
Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 March 2025 7:30 pm - 25 March 2025
In the Borough Council meeting on Tuesday, 25 March 2025, Councillor Ajmer Grewal, the Cabinet Member for Residents Support, Communities and Equalities, was identified as the Member Reporting
for the item concerning petitions.
Central Hounslow Area Forum - Monday, 24 March 2025 7:30 pm - 24 March 2025
Councillor Ajmer Grewal advised a resident to consult with a Community Solutions Officer for assistance with benefits-related issues. He also conveyed that all resident suggestions were valued and forwarded to the appropriate departments, noting that further consultations and funding were often prerequisites for action.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 18 March 2025 7:00 pm - 18 March 2025
Ajmer Grewal was absent from the Cabinet meeting held on March 18, 2025. Apologies were noted on their behalf.
During February 2025, Councillor Ajmer Grewal was active in one council meeting. On February 11th, he introduced the key points and recommendations of the report Investing in Advice Services for Hounslow's Residents
and moved the recommendations. He had also sent apologies for absence from this meeting.
Meetings in February 2025
Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - 25 February 2025
Councillor Ajmer Grewal was absent from the Budget Setting Meeting on February 25, 2025, having sent apologies. As the Cabinet Member for Residents Support, Communities and Equalities, Councillor Grewal was listed as one of the councillors to whom petitions related to minor traffic matters were referred. These petitions included requests related to traffic enforcement and safety measures, controlled parking zones, parking issues, EV charging positions, and road conditions in various wards.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 7:00 pm - 11 February 2025
Councillor Ajmer Grewal introduced the key points and recommendations of the report Investing in Advice Services for Hounslow's Residents
and moved the recommendations. Councillor Grewal had also sent apologies for absence from the meeting.
During January 2025, Councillor Ajmer Grewal, in his capacity as Cabinet member for Residents Support, Communities and Equalities, introduced and moved the recommendations of the report Investing in Advice Services for Hounslow's Residents
at the Cabinet meeting on January 21st.
Meetings in January 2025
Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 January 2025 7:00 pm - 21 January 2025
Councillor Ajmer Grewal, as a member of the Cabinet and Cabinet member for Residents Support, Communities and Equalities, introduced the key points and recommendations of the report Investing in Advice Services for Hounslow's Residents
and moved the recommendations.
Throughout 2024, Councillor Ajmer Grewal, in his role as Cabinet Member for Residents Support, Communities and Equalities, demonstrated consistent engagement in council activities focused on community well-being and safety. Key themes of his involvement include resident engagement through surveys and future planning initiatives like Vision 2050
(July). He actively addressed community concerns by reporting on petitions related to safety improvements, parking, and recycling (September). Grewal also contributed to enhancing borough safety by seconding recommendations for extending the Council Police Funded Team (October and November). A significant focus was placed on community development, evidenced by his co-reporting and subsequent moving of recommendations for the Cranford Meadowbank Community Hub
(November and December). Furthermore, he celebrated community contributions by announcing the success of the Community Star Awards, highlighting unsung heroes of the borough
(November).
Monthly Activity in 2024
During December 2024, Ajmer Grewal was active in one council meeting. On December 17th, Ajmer Grewal reviewed the key points and recommendations of a report regarding the Cranford Meadowbank Community Hub and then moved those recommendations.
Meetings in December 2024
Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 December 2024 7:00 pm - 17 December 2024
Ajmer Grewal reviewed the key points and recommendations of the report concerning the Cranford Meadowbank Community Hub and subsequently moved the recommendations.
In November 2024, Councillor Ajmer Grewal, Cabinet Member for Resident Support, Communities and Equalities, was active in two council meetings. On November 12th, he co-reported on the Cranford Meadowbank Community Hub
report, reviewing and moving forward its key points and recommendations. He also seconded the recommendations for the Extension of Council Police Funded Team and Update on work to improve perceptions of safety in the borough
report. On November 26th, Councillor Grewal announced the success of the Community Star Awards, celebrating unsung heroes of the borough
and commending the selfless individuals who contribute to making Hounslow a vibrant, community-focused borough.
Meetings in November 2024
Borough Council - Tuesday, 26 November 2024 7:30 pm - 26 November 2024
Councillor Ajmer Grewal announced the success of the Community Star Awards, highlighting that the council celebrated unsung heroes of the borough at its annual Community Stars award ceremony to recognise individual residents, community groups, business and businesses who go above and beyond to support their local communities and make a difference.
He further stated, All the winners played their part in making Hounslow a vibrant community focused borough. These selfless individuals who often go about their community work without any recognition should be commended and congratulated, and that's just what the Council did with great panache and style.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 12 November 2024 7:00 pm - 12 November 2024
Councillor Ajmer Grewal, Cabinet Member for Resident Support, Communities and Equalities, co-reported on the Cranford Meadowbank Community Hub
report. In this capacity, Ajmer Grewal reviewed the key points and recommendations of the report and moved them forward. Additionally, Councillor Ajmer Grewal seconded the recommendations for the Extension of Council Police Funded Team and Update on work to improve perceptions of safety in the borough
report.
During October 2024, Councillor Ajmer Grewal participated in one council meeting. On October 14th, they seconded the recommendations for Agenda Item 8, which addressed the extension of the Council Police Funded Team and updates on improving borough safety perceptions.
Meetings in October 2024
Cabinet - Monday, 14 October 2024 7:00 pm - 14 October 2024
Councillor Ajmer Grewal seconded the recommendations for Agenda Item 8, which concerned the extension of the Council Police Funded Team and an update on efforts to improve perceptions of safety in the borough.
During September 2024, Councillor Ajmer Grewal was active in council meetings, notably moving recommendations for a report on September 3rd. On September 17th, in his capacity as Cabinet Member for Residents Support, Communities and Equalities, he reported on several petitions at the Borough Council meeting. These petitions concerned safety improvements at Bassett Gardens and Jersey Road Junction, parking enforcement changes, the introduction of a Controlled Parking Zone in Chrislea Close, and alterations to recycling bin arrangements. These petitions were referred to ward councillors and, in some instances, to Shivraj Grewal,
likely a typo for Ajmer Grewal. He sent apologies for absence from a previous meeting on September 18th but had no recorded activity during the Central Hounslow Area Forum meeting on that date.
Meetings in September 2024
Central Hounslow Area Forum - Wednesday, 18 September 2024 7:30 pm - 18 September 2024
Ajmer Grewal sent apologies for absence from a previous meeting held on 4 December 2023. There is no record of Ajmer Grewal speaking or taking any action during the Central Hounslow Area Forum meeting on 18 September 2024.
Borough Council - Tuesday, 17 September 2024 7:30 pm - 17 September 2024
Councillor Ajmer Grewal participated in the Borough Council meeting on September 17, 2024, in his role as Cabinet Member for Residents Support, Communities and Equalities. He was designated as the Member Reporting
for Agenda Item 3, Petitions.
In this capacity, he was involved in the referral of several petitions for further consideration. These included petitions concerning safety improvements at Bassett Gardens and Jersey Road Junction, changes to parking enforcement in specific areas, the introduction of a Controlled Parking Zone in Chrislea Close, and alterations to recycling wheelie bin arrangements. The documents indicate that these petitions were referred to ward councillors and, in several instances, to Shivraj Grewal,
which appears to be a typographical error and should likely refer to Ajmer Grewal given his stated role.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 3 September 2024 7:00 pm - 3 September 2024
Councillor Ajmer Grewal reviewed the key points and recommendations of the report in detail and then moved the recommendations. This motion was seconded by Councillor Rajawat.
During July 2024, Councillor Ajmer Grewal, in his capacity as Portfolio holder for Residents Support, Communities and Equalities, reported on Agenda Item 3, Residents Survey 2024 and Vision 2050
. This involved presenting the findings of a resident survey and introducing the Vision 2050
initiative, a community-wide dialogue for future planning.
Meetings in July 2024
Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 July 2024 7:00 pm - 16 July 2024
Councillor Ajmer Grewal, as the Portfolio holder for Residents Support, Communities and Equalities, was the reporting member for Agenda Item 3, Residents Survey 2024 and Vision 2050
. This report detailed the findings of a commissioned survey of borough residents and proposed the Vision 2050
initiative, a community-wide conversation for long-term planning.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 October 2025 7:00 pm
At a meeting of the Hounslow Council cabinet, members approved a refreshed risk management framework, a public space protection order for Montague Road West car park, and measures to enable development at Hanworth Park House. Councillors also agreed to begin the procurement process for a main contractor for the Charlton and Albany House development.
Borough Council - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:30 pm
The Hounslow Borough Council met on 16 September 2025, and among other things, noted the State of the Borough 2025 report, approved the Hounslow Youth Justice Service Plan 2024-2027 (updated 2025), and agreed to participate in a flexible voting pilot for the May 2026 local elections, subject to government approval. The council also discussed tributes to the late Councillor Sukhbir Singh Dhaliwal, petitions, licensing policies, scrutiny reports, the appointment of a Chief Executive, appointments to committees, and motions on waste, child poverty, and culture.
Central Hounslow Area Forum - Thursday, 11 September 2025 7:30 pm
The Central Hounslow Area Forum was scheduled to meet on Thursday, 11 September 2025, at Holy Trinity Church - Hounslow. The agenda included a police update, an information-sharing session on blood and organ donation, and a community spotlight on green spaces. The forum also planned to hold an open session for questions from the public.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 2 September 2025 7:00 pm
The Hounslow Council Cabinet met on 2 September 2025, and Councillor Tom Bruce, Deputy Leader of the Council, chaired the meeting in the absence of Councillor Shantanu Rajawat. Key decisions included approving an additional licensing scheme for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) across the borough, endorsing the Hounslow's Heart Business Improvement District (BID) Proposal and agreeing to hold a ballot, and approving a £0.926m capital budget for the council-resourced Electric Vehicle Programme. The Cabinet also discussed health integration, performance reporting, a residential project, an autism strategic plan, financial monitoring, treasury management, and delivery plan monitoring.
Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm
The Hounslow Borough Council met to discuss a range of issues, including licensing policies, scrutiny reports, and community concerns, and also to appoint a new chief executive. The council approved the updated Statement of Licensing Policy, noted the Scrutiny Annual Report, declared war on waste criminals, supported the free school meal extension, and committed to putting culture at the heart of its growth strategy. Mandy Skinner was appointed as the new chief executive and returning officer.
Decisions from Meetings
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Reference from the Licensing and General Purposes Committee Meeting held on 8th July 2025: Approval of Statement of Licensing Policy and Cumulative Impact Research Report
From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2024/2025 Scrutiny Annual Report
From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Additional Information for the Meeting
From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 22, 2025
...to approve recommendations regarding appointments to committees and other bodies, including changes to Cabinet membership, Planning Committee leadership and membership, and representation on external organizations, while also delegating authority to the Chief Executive for ensuring political proportionality in future appointments.
Recommendations Approved
Date of Next Meeting
From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Any Other Matters That the Mayor Considers Urgent
From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 40
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 149