Councillor Amritpal Mann
Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Councillor Amritpal Mann's council service across 2024 and 2025 demonstrates a consistent focus on community engagement and the practical well-being of Hounslow residents, with a significantly amplified emphasis on these issues in the most recent year, 2025.
Key Themes and Priorities:
Mann's overarching priorities revolve around transport policy, community development, and economic well-being. In 2025, these themes were at the forefront of his contributions. He also shows a persistent interest in effective governance and community involvement, as evidenced by his remarks in 2024.
Evolution of Focus:
While Mann's engagement in 2024 was primarily centered on procedural improvements for Area Forums and advocating for greater community involvement, his 2025 activity reveals a deeper dive into specific policy areas and their tangible impacts on residents. The shift from procedural concerns to detailed critiques of transport policy, economic disparities, and the social determinants of health indicates a broadening and deepening of his focus. His 2025 contributions are more policy-oriented and analytical, suggesting a more proactive and critical stance.
Most Significant Contributions (Especially in Recent Years):
In 2025, Mann made several significant contributions:
- Critique of Transport Policy: He delivered a strong rebuke of the council's transport policy, calling it >
half-baked
and insufficient. His questioning of electric vehicle incentives due to infrastructure limitations highlights a pragmatic approach to environmental policy. - Advocacy for Community Initiatives: Mann actively sought to understand and promote community development, showing keen interest in initiatives like
Heston in the Community
and recognizing the value of local spaces like Meadowbank. - Economic Concerns: He consistently raised alarms about Hounslow's economic performance, noting the borough's lag in wages and the impact of rising rents on residents. This demonstrates a commitment to addressing the financial hardships faced by the community.
- Linking Environmental Factors to Health: Mann's insightful connection between proximity to major roads and long-term mental health issues in areas like Cranford showcases a nuanced understanding of the interconnectedness of urban planning and public health.
In 2024, his most notable contribution was advocating for improved Area Forum effectiveness, emphasizing the need for timely updates and greater community participation, even suggesting the Leader of the Council attend meetings to address specific concerns.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:
A consistent thread throughout Mann's service is his dedication to ensuring that council policies and actions directly benefit Hounslow residents. He consistently advocates for greater transparency and effectiveness in council operations, whether it's through improving Area Forum processes or scrutinizing the efficacy of broader policies. His interest in community well-being and the practical challenges faced by residents remains a constant, with his 2025 contributions showcasing a more detailed and impactful engagement with these issues.
Yearly Activity Timeline
Throughout 2025, Councillor Amritpal Mann was an active participant in council meetings, focusing on key issues of transport policy, community development, and the economic well-being of Hounslow residents. In March, he strongly criticized the council's transport policy, deeming it half-baked
and insufficient, advocating for a more integrated and aggressive approach to pollution control. He questioned the effectiveness of current targets and incentives for electric vehicles due to infrastructure limitations. During the June and October Area Forums, Mann showed keen interest in community initiatives, particularly Heston in the Community,
seeking to understand their success metrics and emphasizing the importance of youth involvement. He also highlighted the potential of local community spaces like Meadowbank. Furthermore, Mann consistently raised concerns about Hounslow's economic standing, noting in November that the borough was falling behind the rest of London in terms of median and real wages, and that rising rents were exacerbating financial hardship for residents. He also drew connections between environmental factors, such as proximity to major roads, and long-term mental health issues, suggesting this as a potential contributing factor to challenges in the Cranford area.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During November 2025, Councillor Amritpal Mann expressed significant concerns about Hounslow's economic situation. He highlighted that the borough's median annual wage and real wages, as indicated in a report, showed it was poorer than the rest of London and was continuing to fall behind. Councillor Mann emphasized that this trend was not being sufficiently addressed, noting that declining real wages were exacerbating the disparity. He also voiced apprehension that increasing rents were worsening the economic hardship for residents, making it insufficient to simply be above the national average.
Meetings in November 2025
Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7:30 pm - 25 November 2025
Councillor Amritpal Mann highlighted concerns regarding the economic standing of Hounslow, stating that the median annual wage and real wages in the borough, as presented in the report, indicated it was poorer than the rest of London and was falling further behind. He argued that this trend was not being adequately addressed, with real wages declining and widening the disparity. Councillor Mann also expressed worry that rising rents were worsening the situation, making it insufficient to merely be above the national average.
During the Heston and Cranford Area Forum on October 7, 2025, Councillor Amritpal Mann commended the Heston in the Community
group during the Community Spotlight
segment. He also sought to understand how the organization quantifies its achievements.
Meetings in October 2025
Heston and Cranford Area Forum - Tuesday, 7 October 2025 7:30 pm - 7 October 2025
During the Community Spotlight
agenda item, Councillor Amritpal Mann, a member of the Heston and Cranford Area Forum, praised the work of the Heston in the Community
group. He inquired about the methods the organization uses to measure its outcomes.
Councillor Amritpal Mann attended the Licensing & General Purposes Committee meeting on August 27, 2025. However, the available documentation does not indicate that he spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
Meetings in August 2025
Licensing & General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 27 August 2025 6:30 pm - 27 August 2025
Councillor Amritpal Mann was a member of the Licensing & General Purposes Committee present at the meeting on August 27, 2025. However, the available documentation does not indicate that he spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
During July 2025, Amritpal Mann attended two council meetings: the Licensing & General Purposes Committee on July 8th and the Borough Council meeting on July 22nd. No specific statements or actions were recorded for Amritpal Mann in the provided meeting documents for either meeting.
Meetings in July 2025
Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm - 22 July 2025
Amritpal Mann was recorded as present at the Borough Council meeting on Tuesday, 22 July 2025. No statements or actions by Amritpal Mann were documented in the provided reports pack for this meeting.
Licensing & General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 7:00 pm - 8 July 2025
Amritpal Mann was a member of the Licensing & General Purposes Committee during the meeting on July 8, 2025. No specific statements or actions by Amritpal Mann were recorded in the provided documents.
During the Heston and Cranford Area Forum on June 30, 2025, Councillor Amritpal Mann actively engaged in discussions regarding community initiatives and local issues. He sought clarification on the success measurement methods for the Heston in the Community
group, ensuring alignment with council funding templates. Mann voiced strong support for the project, emphasizing the importance of youth involvement in service delivery. He also highlighted the potential of Meadowbank as a community centre and the befriending service, suggesting that council support would positively impact individual wellbeing and mental alertness. Mann acknowledged the economic disadvantages faced by Hounslow residents due to low average incomes and drew a connection between proximity to major roads, particulate matter, and long-term mental health issues, referencing Canadian studies. He suggested this environmental factor could be a contributing cause to mental health challenges in the Cranford area, given its extensive road network.
Meetings in June 2025
Heston and Cranford Area Forum - Monday, 30 June 2025 7:30 pm - 30 June 2025
Councillor Amritpal Mann inquired about the success measurement methods of the Heston in the Community
group, specifically asking if they align with the council's funding templates. He expressed support for the project and highlighted the significance of young people taking ownership in service delivery. Mann also drew attention to the potential of Meadowbank as a community centre and the befriending service, suggesting that council support for these initiatives would enhance individual wellbeing and mental alertness. He agreed that low average incomes in Hounslow disadvantage residents and referenced Canadian studies linking proximity to major roads and higher particulate matter with increased mental health issues later in life, suggesting this could be a contributing factor to issues in the Cranford area due to its numerous major roads.
During May 2025, Amritpal Mann had no recorded activity or statements in the council meetings. While an Amrit Mann
was noted in apologies for a previous meeting, this was identified as a different individual.
Meetings in May 2025
Annual Meeting of the Council, Borough Council - Tuesday, 27 May 2025 7:30 pm - 27 May 2025
There is no record of Amritpal Mann speaking or taking any action during the Annual Meeting of the Council, Borough Council held on 2025-05-27. The provided report pack mentions an Amrit Mann
in apologies for a previous meeting, but this is identified as a different individual.
During the March 25, 2025, Borough Council meeting, Amritpal Mann expressed significant concerns regarding the council's transport policy. He argued that the policy was insufficient as a standalone document and required integration with central government policies due to the nature of car travel. Mann criticized the policy's targets for car reduction and emissions, deeming them derisory.
He also questioned the effectiveness of electric vehicle incentives, citing a lack of charging infrastructure and the removal of road tax benefits. Mann strongly advocated for a more ambitious and aggressive approach to combating pollution, stating,
He concluded by stating he would not support the policy in its current form, calling for it to be reworked and made more aggressive, as he felt it was
The policy that is being put forward, it cannot be a standalone policy for it to work. It needs to be part of an integrated policy along with central government because the air isn't just around houses and it's not just around houses that we're asking to do things because cars are travelling all over the place from Heathrow all the way down into central London. So we really need to have an integrated thought around it.
half-baked, not delivering policy that we can't stand by.
Meetings in March 2025
Heston and Cranford Area Forum - Thursday, 27 March 2025 7:30 pm - 27 March 2025
Amritpal Mann was present at the Heston and Cranford Area Forum meeting. He confirmed that he had submitted apologies for the September meeting and requested a correction to his attendance record. Councillor Mann supported the idea that the Council's success in clearing fly-tips might inadvertently attract more fly-tippers to the borough. He also suggested that residents may be hesitant to report issues like drug-related antisocial behavior due to fear of identification and a lack of confidence in police action. He attributed this lack of confidence to ineffective processes and urged councillors to address this issue at the Area Forum. Councillor Mann apologized for having to leave the meeting early.
His specific comments included:
supported the view that the Council’s excellent performance on clearing the fly-tips may have contributed to making the borough an attractive option for fly-tippers wishing to dump their rubbish here.
suggested that residents had stopped reporting issues, such as drug related antisocial behaviour, because they did not want to be identified by the perpetrators and because they did not have confidence that police were tackling these issues.
expressed the view that residents’ lack of confidence was also the result of ineffectual processes that lead nowhere, something that councillors should work to overcome at Area Forum.
Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 March 2025 7:30 pm - 25 March 2025
During the discussion of the council's transport policy, Amritpal Mann expressed significant concerns about its effectiveness and integration. He argued that the policy could not function as a standalone document and needed to be aligned with central government policies, as car travel transcends borough boundaries.
Mann critiqued the policy's targets, stating that the projected reduction in cars by 2041 was insufficient and that the proposed reduction in nitrogen dioxide and PM10 emissions was derisory.
He questioned the incentives for transitioning to electric vehicles, citing a lack of charging points and the removal of road tax incentives.
He strongly criticized the policy's overall approach, stating:
The policy that is being put forward, it cannot be a standalone policy for it to work. It needs to be part of an integrated policy along with central government because the air isn't just around houses and it's not just around houses that we're asking to do things because cars are travelling all over the place from Heathrow all the way down into central London. So we really need to have an integrated thought around it.
Mann also voiced his disappointment with the policy's perceived lack of ambition:
And for Councillor Tom Bruce to bring out, wheel out the kids. Is this what we're going to give our kids? Half-baked, not delivering policy that we can't stand by. We're just lauding it for the sake of lauding it so that we actually make this council look as if it's doing something when actually, as a matter of fact, it's very retrograde.
He concluded by calling for a rework of the policy, advocating for a more aggressive approach to combating pollution:
I think that this needs to be reworked. And it needs to be a lot more aggressive. You know, we're not anti-car. Well, saying that's great. But then we're also anti-pollution. But we're not doing anything about it. Why is that? I think this needs to be revisited. It needs to have another look at it. As it stands, I shall not be supporting it, Madam May.
During February 2025, Councillor Amritpal Mann was noted as having provided apologies during the Budget Setting Meeting of the Borough Council on February 25, 2025. No other statements or actions were attributed to them in the provided meeting information.
Meetings in February 2025
Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - 25 February 2025
During the Budget Setting Meeting of the Borough Council on February 25, 2025, apologies were received from Councillor Mann. No statements or actions were attributed to them in the provided transcript.
In September 2024, Councillor Amritpal Mann participated in the Heston and Cranford Area Forum. During this forum, he voiced concerns about the delayed updates to the Area Forum Action Plan, linking this issue to the infrequent meeting schedule. Councillor Mann stressed the importance of greater community involvement, referencing the Local Government Act, and proposed that the Leader of the Council should attend meetings to resolve specific concerns.
Monthly Activity in 2024
During November 2024, Councillor Amritpal Mann's primary activity was chairing the Heston and Cranford Area Forum meeting on November 21st. As chair, he managed the meeting agenda, introducing items such as the minutes from the previous meeting, updates from officers, and presentations. He also facilitated the open forum, outlining its purpose and guidelines.
Mann expressed enthusiasm for Sea Change West London's presentation and encouraged community engagement with their programs, stating: > Thank you very much uh taz inda and kapil...i hope with the council support they continue to thrive and engage with the communities...do take the opportunity to visit their website and get engaged with all the activities that are available to you
.
During the open forum, he addressed resident concerns, including:
- Support for Refugees: Acknowledging the need for government and local council collaboration to support refugees after they are granted leave to remain. He suggested contacting the council's homeless division for information.
- Fly-tipping: Emphasizing the priority of finding and prosecuting fly-tipping culprits and encouraging discussion with ward councillors.
- Homelessness Among Refugees: Recognizing the urgency of the issue and requesting a response within a week, suggesting individual cases be referred to local councillors. He also noted the council's limited powers and the existence of policies for vulnerable individuals.
He was also present at the Borough Council meeting on November 26th, but there is no record of him speaking or taking specific action during that meeting.
Meetings in November 2024
Borough Council - Tuesday, 26 November 2024 7:30 pm - 26 November 2024
Amritpal Mann was present at the Borough Council meeting on November 26, 2024. However, the available documents do not indicate that he spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
Heston and Cranford Area Forum - Thursday, 21 November 2024 6:30 pm - 21 November 2024
Councillor Amritpal Mann (Heston East) chaired the Heston and Cranford Area Forum meeting on November 21, 2024. His activities included:
- Meeting Management: He introduced agenda items, including the minutes from the previous meeting, updates from officers (Thomas on a council strategy), presentations (Sea Change West London), and the area forum action plan update. He also introduced the open forum, outlining its purpose and guidelines.
Agenda item number two, minutes of the meeting that was held on the 12th of September. I hope you had a chance to go through them. So first of all, for accuracy, are there any matters arising from those minutes? Can I sign off those minutes as of to record of the meeting? Thank you, Councillors.
Moving on to the next item on the agenda we have agenda item number three which is a presentation sea change west london winter program of activities and they're going to be prevented presented by uh taz inda and kapil over to you thank you very much thank you
We're going to move on to the agenda item number four which is the area forum action plan update um so those of you who've got the uh the agenda pack um there is an attachment in there that gives the the updates of the last september meeting but what i've requested councillors to do is pick up the salient points where things have moved ahead um and give an update on that action tracker and it looks like we have one ward which is far above and beyond any any of the other wards so we've got a few updates coming out of the cramford ward which councillor mickrum garrowell and gazella butt are going to speak to so over to you councillors
Now gonna move over to the open forum agenda item number five and before we do that i'm just gonna do a quick preamble because i didn't do it last time and um i'm gonna do it this time just for clarity's sake all right so the open forum provides an opportunity for residents to share their ideas debate local topics of importance and voice their concerns to councillors and other key representatives from the council those participating in the open forum are asked to note the following questions will be allowed by me at discretion and items submitted to me in advance for the meeting are always welcome it helps me to structure the open forum i will normally allow only one question per item at my discretion i can ask for further questions items on the main agenda should not be raised in the open forum individual cases and this is very important individual cases and really shouldn't be discussed in the open forum and i would urge residents to have individual issues that they want to address to let myself or the officers who are wondering the floor know and they will direct you to that you're bringing to their attention having said that the open forum is now open which allows residents to discuss whatever topic they would like
- Sea Change West London: He thanked Taz, Inda, and Kapil for their presentation on Sea Change West London, expressing enthusiasm for their work and encouraging community engagement with their programs.
Thank you very much uh taz inda and kapil um we all feel very very energized after that presentation but isn't it wonderful that this group of young lads here see change um have managed to pack in a lot of a lot of stuff and i hope with the council support they continue to thrive and engage with the communities um creating volunteering opportunities well-being and uh training opportunities for our youth during winter things don't need to shut down although it feels like shutting down here i think the heating's been turned off in here but uh yeah during the winter period there's there's lots happening you can quite clearly see so do take the opportunity to visit their website and get engaged with all the activities that are available to you
- Open Forum Responses: He addressed concerns raised during the open forum, including:
- Support for Refugees: Acknowledging the long-standing issue of support for refugees after they are granted leave to remain, stating it's incumbent upon the government to work with local councils and suggesting the council's homeless division may be contacted for information.
Okay mr rosser thank you for your question and you're absolutely right this this issue is a long-standing issue and i think it's incumbent upon the the government to work with local councils to find a remedy for this very very serious issue the issue is not going to be resolved by this area forum but having it minted is a step in the right direction and i suspect that we may try and get a response from our own council's homeless division as to inform you as to what interaction if any we're having with the government to alleviate the concerns for refugees all right* Fly-tipping: Responding to a resident's concerns about fly-tipping, he assured that finding and prosecuting culprits is a priority and encouraged discussion with ward councillors, noting that officers were already addressing the issue.
Thank you very very much for your own observations and and bringing this matter to our attention um i'm going to bring in some local ward councillors and and uh the the lead member on this in a moment but i can rest assured but rest assured as far as the councillors are sitting here and and the other borough councillors and this issue about fly tipping and finding the the culprits is is paramount i'm i'm all with you on that i think we're all with you that the culprits need to be found and prosecuted wherever we can but some of these people who are doing it are very very clever in the manner that they do it but since you've actually brought forward evidence um in your in your own time to officers and you seem to have a have made quite a lot of inroads you've spoken to quite a lot of officers i would suspect and i would hope very much gay that um when we do uh look into the background of what shafiq has brought to us and the officers are already moved on this particular issue and addressed it but we'll try and find out where this has ended up and so if you can discuss that with your ward councillors afterwards that would be good now i think some ward councillors want to shed a light* Homelessness Among Refugees: He acknowledged the urgency of the issue of homelessness among refugees, requesting a response within a week and suggesting that individual cases be referred to local councillors for quicker case work. He also noted the council's limited powers and the existence of policies and protocols for vulnerable individuals.
So it's a very important point because we can't wait till the next forum for an answer because it's very cold already and we're already um in a situation where a lot of the refugees are being turfed out of the hotel um they're they're looking for friends or other volunteers in the hags to sleep on their floors and we you know appreciate that you're going to look into this but if you could please come back to us much sooner than the forum maybe within the next week or so then at least we can communicate that to to the vulnerable people who will otherwise be on our streets so i just wanted to reinforce the urgency of it um but on that um i think uh it wants further discussion um for sure um if there are individual cases where um people are in distress um they can always be referred via their local councillors for a quicker response in terms of case work if there are individual cases which need it can be picked up by local councillors as and when um but please bear in mind that it it it's a controversial area and there's obviously um limited powers available to the council but definitely there is a policy and a protocol in place for who are in a vulnerable situation such as this
During October 2024, Amritpal Mann attended two council meetings. On October 1st, they attended the Licensing Panel meeting, but there is no record of them making any statements or taking any actions. On October 8th, as a Councillor member of the Licensing & General Purposes Committee, they attended that meeting, but the available documents do not indicate any specific statements or actions taken by them beyond their membership.
Meetings in October 2024
Licensing & General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 8 October 2024 7:00 pm - 8 October 2024
Amritpal Mann is a Councillor member of the Licensing & General Purposes Committee. The available documents do not indicate any specific statements or actions taken by Councillor Mann during the meeting beyond their membership.
Licensing Panel - Tuesday, 1 October 2024 7:30 pm - 1 October 2024
Based on the provided documents, there is no record of Amritpal Mann saying or doing anything during the Licensing Panel meeting on October 1, 2024. The reports pack does not contain any statements or actions attributable to them.
During the September 12, 2024, Heston and Cranford Area Forum, Councillor Amritpal Mann raised concerns regarding the timeliness of updates to the Area Forum Action Plan, attributing this to the reduced frequency of meetings. He emphasized the importance of increased community engagement, citing the Local Government Act, and suggested that the Leader of the Council should be present to address specific issues.
Meetings in September 2024
Heston and Cranford Area Forum - Thursday, 12 September 2024 6:30 pm - 12 September 2024
Councillor Amritpal Mann expressed concern about the timeliness of updates to the Area Forum Action Plan, noting that the reduced frequency of Area Forum meetings could lead to outdated information. He advocated for increased community engagement, in accordance with the Local Government Act, and suggested that the Leader of the Council would be better equipped to handle specific issues and should therefore attend the meeting.
During July 2024, Amritpal Mann's only recorded activity was noting apologies for absence at a previous meeting held on March 5, 2024. No other actions or statements by Amritpal Mann were documented in the provided council meeting information for July 2024.
Meetings in July 2024
Borough Council - Tuesday, 23 July 2024 7:30 pm - 23 July 2024
Amritpal Mann was noted as having apologies for absence at a previous meeting held on 5 March 2024. No other activity for Amritpal Mann was found in the provided documents for the Borough Council meeting on 23 July 2024.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Heston and Cranford Area Forum - Tuesday, 7 October 2025 7:30 pm
The Heston and Cranford Area Forum met to discuss community issues, hear presentations, and address resident concerns. The forum heard a presentation from SheWise, a charity supporting vulnerable women, and received updates on waste and recycling plans, as well as transport initiatives in the borough. Residents raised concerns about public transport, cycling infrastructure, traffic, and community facilities, with councillors responding to questions and committing to action on various issues.
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.
Licensing & General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 27 August 2025 6:30 pm
The Licensing & General Purposes Committee convened to address personal licence reviews, ultimately deciding to revoke the personal licences of two individuals due to driving offences and failure to notify the council of their convictions. Councillor Farhaan Rehman was appointed Chair of the meeting.
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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Appointment of Chair
From: Licensing Panel - Monday, 22 December 2025 7:30 pm - December 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
299-303 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4 4HH
From: Licensing Panel - Monday, 22 December 2025 7:30 pm - December 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Chair
From: Licensing Panel - Monday, 8 December 2025 7:30 pm - December 08, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Chiswick Flower Market, Adjacent to 123-211 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4 2DR-W4 2EG, W4 2DT, W4 2ED
From: Licensing Panel - Monday, 8 December 2025 7:30 pm - December 08, 2025
...to allow the Chiswick Flower Market to operate a temporary street trading license for up to 65 stalls on the first Sunday of each month from January to June 2026, with specific conditions regarding stall placement, accessibility, and adherence to safety regulations.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Chair
From: Licensing & General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 27 August 2025 6:30 pm - August 27, 2025
...to appoint Councillor Farhaan Rehman as Chair.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 43
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 81