Councillor Gurmail Lal

Heston and Cranford Area Forum Chair

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 Member

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.

Planning Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 4 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Hounslow Planning Committee met to discuss several planning applications, including a large mixed-use development at the Sega Site on the Great West Road, and the redevelopment of Griffin Park, the former Brentford Football Club stadium. The committee approved the Sega Site development, after adding a condition to reduce parking provision, and also approved the Griffin Park redevelopment.

Planning Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 7 August 2025 7:00 pm

The Planning Committee of Hounslow Council met on 7 August 2025, to discuss several planning applications, including a major redevelopment project at 1 Burlington Lane, Chiswick, and temporary use requests for Gunnersbury Park. Councillors approved the Burlington Lane development despite concerns about its impact on heritage assets, and approved the temporary use of Gunnersbury Park for a music event, while also considering applications related to Rivers Academy and a certificate of lawfulness for 10 Almorah Road.

Borough Council Member

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.