Councillor Shantanu Rajawat

Shareholder Committee Chair

Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 9 September 2025 6:00 pm

The Hounslow Council Shareholder Committee met to discuss the performance of the Lampton Group of companies, including updates on the Lampton One Board project and the financial performance of Hounslow's companies in the first quarter of 2025-26. The committee noted the progress of the Lampton One Board project, which aims to consolidate governance across all Lampton Group companies into a single board structure. The committee also noted the financial performance of the Lampton Group of companies in quarter 1 of 2025/26.

Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Tuesday, 2 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Hounslow Council Cabinet met on 2 September 2025, and Councillor Tom Bruce, Deputy Leader of the Council, chaired the meeting in the absence of Councillor Shantanu Rajawat. Key decisions included approving an additional licensing scheme for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) across the borough, endorsing the Hounslow's Heart Business Improvement District (BID) Proposal and agreeing to hold a ballot, and approving a £0.926m capital budget for the council-resourced Electric Vehicle Programme. The Cabinet also discussed health integration, performance reporting, a residential project, an autism strategic plan, financial monitoring, treasury management, and delivery plan monitoring.

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.

Cabinet Chair

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.

Heston and Cranford Area Forum Member

Heston and Cranford Area Forum - Monday, 30 June 2025 7:30 pm

The Heston and Cranford Area Forum met to discuss local issues, receive updates on ongoing projects, and hear from community organisations. The forum addressed concerns about planning and development, waste management, and community improvements. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 October 2025.