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

Central Hounslow Area Forum - Wednesday, 18 September 2024 7:30 pm

This meeting of the Central Hounslow Area Forum included a scheduled presentation about the Hounslow Highways Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract, a consultation on the draft Community Safety Strategy and an open forum for questions from the public.

September 18, 2024
Borough Council

Borough Council - Tuesday, 17 September 2024 7:30 pm

This meeting was scheduled to discuss a range of topics including petitions, the state of the borough, the appointment of a new monitoring officer, questions from councillors, and three motions. A report on two petitions referred for consideration by ward councillors was also scheduled to be noted by the council.

September 17, 2024
Cabinet Question Time

Cabinet Question Time - Wednesday, 4 September 2024 6:30 pm, PROVISIONAL

September 04, 2024
Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday, 3 September 2024 7:00 pm

The meeting made a number of decisions, including agreeing to consult on a proposed new Council Tax Support Scheme and approving the designation of the Glebe Estate as a Conservation Area.

September 03, 2024
Borough Council

Borough Council - Tuesday, 23 July 2024 7:30 pm

This meeting included the Overview and Scrutiny Committee's annual report, a proposal to amend the Hounslow Local Plan to include the option to use community municipal bonds, and the approval of the Regulation 19 version of the Hounslow Local Plan.

July 23, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

149 decisions · Page 1 of 30

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