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EV Lamp-post charging

Hounslow have plans to roll out a large number of on-street charging points utilising existing lamp-posts. You can find lists of proposed locations here.https://bit.ly/evhounslow

Bruce Hammal ● 4d26 Comments ●

Surgery Appointment with Andy Slaughter?

Hello all, first time posting here. I am just wondering if anyone has had the opportuntiy to meet with Andy Slaughter recently? I emailed about an issue close to my heart in April, and recieved a copy and paste reply about only partially related to my message.As a result I've been trying to arrange a surgery appointment since. There are no details on his website, and when I ring, I am forwarded to voicemail where I've left my relevant details. I also emailed to this effect. This was now well over a month ago and I have not recieved any kind of response.I understand that local MPs are very busy, but to not even recieve details aobut how to arrange an appointment or what the current timeline is for seeing him from his team is concerning to me. I was just wondering if anyone has had any luck in succesfully arranging such a meeting in the last few months, or if this is a wider problem.

Sorren Sheedy ● 288d27 Comments ● 1h

Issues with Dexters Refunding Deposits

Hi wonder if anyone else has had issues with delays to refunds of deposit and requests for deduction of "bank charges" to refund faster. Thought these kind of things has all but gone away? We are waiting almost a month, and was told would cost £30 to pay using Faster Payment Services. For avoidance of doubt, there is no dispute relating to the amount to be remitted.

Jesper Lollesgaard ● 4d3 Comments ● 12h

strand on the green school pick up time grid-lock

Total motor-traffic gridlock today in strand on the green at school pick up time. Is it always like that?Parents loading their kids into giant 4x4s, and then sitting in a traffic jam for 20 minutes. It's only a primary school...presumably they don't live very far away. Shame they feel the need to drive, even on a sunny day.Anyway, I propose demolishing all the buildings and building a 6 lane highway, plus a multi-storey car-park. That'd fix it.Meanwhile, I whizzed thru on my bike.

Simon Pedley ● 10d79 Comments ● 17h

Ann Keen (previously MP)

She was telling Nick Ferrari this morning on LBC about having to give up her illegitimate baby for adoption in the sixties - a very moving story - and I hope appropriate apologies will be forthcoming for her and the other women affected.

David Marles ● 2d12 Comments ● 20h

Chiswick's Blue Plaques !

It has come to our attention that the "Blue Plaque" at 45 Glebe Street is no longer on display.It can be seen in this historic link: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.4910678,-0.2576858,3a,62.6y,333.99h,94.29t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sd30-fWZNGWUO2rV5uKKBqg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?hl=enThe original plaque commemorated  the firebrand local artist Bob Osbourne, who sadly has since left this place.Nonetheless, with all the recent furor and one-upmanship over treasured "Blue Plaques",  it is amazing that a local and much loved artist's plaque has passed into oblivion without so much as a whimper of brouhaha !

Roland Bolowski ● 1662d17 Comments ● 1d

St Nicholas Chiswick

Apologies for the errant clock face of St Nicholas. We have had to stop the clock whilst various electrical upgrades are completed in the tower. Normal service will be resumed [we hope] by the weekend. Meanwhile if your late for work you can blame it on the non chiming clock!!Meanwhile I would ask all you budding, but shy, bell ringers to come and have a try, its the last remaining set of bells that can be rung in the traditional way in the Chiswick & Hammersmith district. The bells are also set in the oldest building in the area, being built in 1416.From age 8/9 upwards please come along and give it a go, an amazing and ancient activity that's really very friendly Anthony Rands: chiswickbells@gmail.com

Anthony Rands ● 5d10 Comments ● 1d

Sir Sadiq and Crime

I must admit, I lost my cool when listening to the News Agents podcast yesterday.Khan was on the show and gas-lighting the audience. He tried to boast about how he has reduced crime in London - focusing on the fall in homicide rates. He failed to acknowledge what most London folk see, feel and know - that criminal activity is totally out of control.Our high street shops have been ravaged by shoplifting, car theft is a daily occurrence, people cannot wear expensive watches without being mugged, and young girls cannot walk the streets without fear of being attacked. Khan clearly has an agenda…. one that is failing London, including our own W4….Sorry to post a political message… just saddened by the decline in cultural standards…

Emma Elizabeth ● 75d431 Comments ● 1d

Film about Raising the Money and Creating Solar Power in a London Street

https://power.film/pages/screen-the-film?kuid=cbace717-5267-469a-87d6-b6a2ea8950ec-1760472345&lid=50529&kref=SuFBK2wxhloQThis is about the couple who camped on the roof of their terraced home in Walthamstow and engaged their street in raising money to put solar panels on their street.It has been in the press and you can watch the film online or in cinemas all across the UK and further afield.  You can also request a showing of the film and watch as more dots for the screenings appear all over the map.  Some screenings also have Q&As with the film makers and other involved people.

Philippa Bond ● 33d20 Comments ● 2d

Online reviews

Does anyone take any notice of these, if companies can get away with only displaying the best reviews and, indeed, some paying for good ones? Also I once posted a bad review for a car service and I was called up and badgered by the company to change it - I refused.It amuses me that, if you take out travel insurance or a funeral plan, you are expected to provide a review straight away rather than after a "claim" has been made.

David Marles ● 2d1 Comments ● 2d

Siamese Cat found

Anyone missing one? Found on Brooks Road, mature cat crying for a couple of ours in the road. Have taken her in for now

Sarah Durham ● 22d7 Comments ● 2d

Waitrose - My verdict

Sad to say I was a bit underwhelmed. I was looking forward to a transformed store in a similar way to what M&S did but it is pretty much as it was before in terms of layout. I expected them to sort out the slightly annoying pinchpoint where you queue for the tills and self-serve. They have boosted fresh produce a bit with a reduction in the ready meals that use to be on the left hand side (as you enter).After I left it occurred to me that I hadn't confirmed if the meal deal section was still there - it didn't appear to be still in the aisle by the entrance although I walked by quickly. That accounted for about half my visits to the store so, if it is gone, that will be a real blow.

Anita Blake ● 10d10 Comments ● 3d

An everyday story of grubbiness, law-breaking Labour party members and Hounslow

.. on the front-page. Surprised there's no comments in this forum however maybe people are so inured to the sleaze and grubbiness that seems to surround local and central politics, they turn the the page.Strange that despite multiple offences , over a period of time the focus is apparently on the re-licence associated with the premises and not on the fact that these two serial wrong-uns arent being prosecuted for profiteering from housing visa-overstayers Friends in high places, methinks

Tim Garfoot ● 7d10 Comments ● 4d

News: Brentford Boat Club Completes Move to Chiswick

A nice story but far too generous to Hounslow Council.  The site was derelict because Hounslow Council (HC) controversially evicted Thames Tradesmen Rowing Club in order to demolish the old boathouse, promising to rebuild a new facility.  That new boathouse was never built and HC allowed the site to fall into disrepair.  It’s great that young rowers are now starting to use the site again but there is no boathouse there!  I cannot come up with any explanation for HC’s behaviour in destroying a community sports facility.

Iain Burnett ● 9d1 Comments ● 5d

The Met  -v-  Illegal E-Bikes

https://news.met.police.uk/pressreleases/met-seizes-dozens-of-illegal-e-bikes-in-continued-crackdown-3435532Where are they coming from?  Perhaps there should be stronger regulations about bringing them into the country/putting them on the streets and pavements instead of having to play catch up because they have not been registered and licensed as the motorbikes that they are.

Philippa Bond ● 24d54 Comments ● 5d

Cat Door in Glass Pane?

Can anyone recommend a workman to replace a glass pane with one that includes a cat door?Thank you

Liam Robinson ● 11d4 Comments ● 5d

LB Hounslow Council Tax 2026/7

Last year the council tax bills were sent out dated 12 March 2025. As yet we don't seem to have received the bill for 2026/7. Has anyone else received theirs, and if so, what date is on it and when did it arrive ?

Richard Greenhough ● 5d2 Comments ● 5d

Georgia Bell Progresses

Well that seemed comfortable enough. Fingers crossed for the semi-finals.

Felicity Caborn ● 601d27 Comments ● 6d

House refresh/renovation between tenants

Any recommendations for a company that could do some refurbishing/refreshing of a house which is rented. Our tenants of 5 years are leaving and we’d need to refresh the house before putting it back for rent. Ideally one company who could undertake painting/redecorating, some carpentry repairs, minor plumbing. Thank you for any recommendations.

Niamh Power ● 28d1 Comments ● 6d