Ajmer Grewal - Councillor for Hounslow (Hounslow Central)

Councillor Ajmer Grewal

Labour Hounslow Central

Council: Hounslow

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Committees: Cabinet Question Time Cabinet (Member) Central Hounslow Area Forum (Member) Borough Council (Member)

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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

a great example of the Council's investment in the community and residents.
His advocacy for 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.

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Central Hounslow Area Forum Member

Central Hounslow Area Forum - Thursday, 17 July 2025 7:30 pm

The Central Hounslow Area Forum was scheduled to meet to discuss community support initiatives, receive updates, and provide a platform for public questions. The meeting was due to include community spotlights from the Hounslow Methodist Church and the Shaw Trust, as well as an open forum for questions from the public.

July 17, 2025
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 7:30 pm

At a meeting of the Cabinet of Hounslow Council, members discussed the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, school organisation, children's care, dog control, the council's financial strategy, and extra care housing. The cabinet approved a new Public Space Protection Order for responsible dog ownership, and agreed to progress plans for extra care housing at Nene Gardens. They also noted the progress made on the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, and the financial challenges facing the council.

July 08, 2025
Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 7:00 pm

At a meeting of the Cabinet of Hounslow Council, members discussed the 2024/25 budget outturn, progress against the council's delivery plan, contract awards and renewals, and performance in handling housing complaints. The cabinet approved recommendations relating to the budget, the commencement of procurement for a water utilities contract, and the award of supported accommodation service contracts to the YMCA St Pauls Group.

June 17, 2025
Borough Council

Annual Meeting of the Council, Borough Council - Tuesday, 27 May 2025 7:30 pm

The annual meeting of the Borough Council of the London Borough of Hounslow was scheduled to include the election of a new Mayor and the appointment of a Deputy Mayor, as well as the establishment of and appointments to various council bodies and outside organisations. Also on the agenda was a request to waive the six-month rule for Councillor Sukhbir Singh Dhaliwal due to ill health.

May 27, 2025
Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday, 13 May 2025 7:00 pm

The Hounslow Council Cabinet met to discuss a refresh of the Feltham masterplan, changes to post-16 school travel assistance, supported accommodation, and regeneration projects in Brentford. The cabinet approved the draft Feltham masterplan refresh for community consultation, approved a consultation on changes to the post-16 school travel assistance policy, approved recommissioning homeless and mental health supported accommodation as one contract, and approved a collaboration agreement for the Brentford Police Station and Albany Riverside development.

May 13, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 40

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 149