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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
46 meetings · Page 9 of 10
Licensing Panel - Monday, 22 July 2024 7:30 pm
This meeting has been cancelled.
Licensing Panel - Wednesday, 17 July 2024 7:30 pm
The Licensing Panel was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence by KSMV Properties Limited for 299-303 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick. The licence would allow the business to sell alcohol both on and off the premises, and to host both live and recorded music and serve late night refreshment. A ward Councillor, Joanna Biddolph, and a member of the public submitted representations objecting to the application.
Licensing Panel - Tuesday, 9 July 2024 7:30 pm
The Licensing Panel met to consider an application for a new premises licence for a restaurant at 128 High Street, Feltham. The panel approved the application with a number of conditions.
Licensing Panel - Thursday, 20 June 2024 7:30 pm
The Licensing Panel of Hounslow Council met on Thursday, 20 June 2024, to discuss several key issues, including the review of the premises licence for Treatz, a dessert parlour in Hounslow. The panel decided to impose additional conditions on Treatz's licence to address concerns about noise and anti-social behaviour. Other topics included the review of the council's licensing policy and the consideration of incorrect decisions from a previous meeting.
Licensing Panel - Tuesday, 11 June 2024 7:30 pm
This meeting has been cancelled.
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: 46
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 81