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2 Friday 4th February, 2022 Friday 4th February, 2022 3 NEWS For up to date news visit hounslowherald.com or chiswickherald.co.uk follow us on twitter @hounslowherald & @ChiswickHerald For up to date news visit hounslowherald.com or chiswickherald.co.uk follow us on twitter @hounslowherald & @ChiswickHerald NEWS IN THIS ISSUE Download our free app and you could win a meal for two NEWS www.hounslow.gov.uk/coronavirus Ealing to consider 1.99% Council Tax increase Living with Safer behaviours and actions: Covid-19 Meeting outdoors is safer. If you meet indoors, let fresh air in Get tested, and self isolate if required KEEP UP TO DATE at Page 16 Get www.hounslowherald.com As we move into Spring 2022, vaccinated LOCAL LIFE Got a story? call: 020 3623 0567 Afghan girls invited to Brentford Community Stadium the country is learning to live newsdesk@hounslowherald.com @hounslowherald with Covid-19. The main line of hounslowherald defence is still vaccination. 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WHAT'S ON Brentford School for Girls to hold views, culture, sport and much more. ‘Hounslow H’ . first play since 2019 PUBLISHER PWR Mdia DISTRIBUTION The Mulberry Centre Hounslow Council: Ambitious Self Select Ltd proposes 21 challenge Pick up a copy of The Hounslow Herald from: Brentford - Morrisons, High St, plans in proposed budget Brentford TW8 Chiswick - Sainsbury's, Essex Place, W4 Feltham - Tesco, Tilley Rd, TW13 Hounslow Page 37 - Tesco, Dukes Green Ave, TW14 Hanworth - Sainsbury,s Uxbridge Rd, TW12 The Mulberry Centre PUZZLES Hounslow - Asda, Off High wants locals to take on Workouts for the brain: from crosswords to Futoshiki Hounslow Street, TW3 the 21 challenge, which ing 1,300 new council homes, securing on investing £850k in its Community Isleworth/Twickenham - Tesco, would see people walk, Hounslow Council’s new 4,000 training and apprenticeship op- Solutions programme. It was estab- portunities and planting 4,500 trees lished in 2021 and aims to support and TW7 (Mogden Lane) run, cycle or swim to budget proposals have across the borough. assist residents with financial advice, Osterley - Tesco, TW7 (Syon Lane) raise funds for the been announced, and the This budget aims to build on the information on keeping healthy and cancer support centre. ambitious plans for post- existing success of these programmes mental health support. This early inter- and continue to tackle the ongoing ef- vention approach is not only better for The Hounslow Herald is published pandemic recovery hope fects of the pandemic. residents, but will save money in the by Vencor Ltd Unit 22, 295 Chiswick High Road, Louis Yamani to protect vital services To ensure that this can happen, the long term. London W4 4HH louis@hounslowherald.co.uk while allowing the budget proposes to raise council tax Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, Cabi- S by 2.99% in the new financial year – to net Member for Finance and Corporate ©PWR Media 2017. All Rights Reserved ince 20001 the Mulberry Cen- council to strengthen its help cover the cost of rising inflation Services, stated: “We are committed to tre has been supporting people Page 28 commitment to making and an increase in demand for services making Hounslow a fairer, greener and with cancer. It has provided such as children's social care and pro- stronger borough – focusing on four Hounslow fairer, greener services and support to over SPORT and stronger. vision for those with special education- key pillars, Adult Social Care; Children Reward for Letter of the Week 15,000 people. Goode goes to Sheffield United on al needs. Social Care; Safer Communities and The challenge celebrates the 21 years loan This is in keeping with expected rises the Environment. However, we need to T The Hounslow Herald has decided the centre has been providing support. across the country due to pressures on continue to do this in a way that is both local authority finances and services. Hounslow House, the civic centre for the to introduce a £50 cash prize for It remains to be the only local organisa- he budget sets out the fund- London Borough of Hounslow by Xander11012. ambitious and financially responsible. Letter of the Week tion that offers locals information and Since 2001, support has been provided to more than 15,000 people. ing required to ensure es- The 2.99% proposed rise includes a 1% “With inflation jumping to the high- support for those affected by cancer. sential resident services, adult social care precept to help meet one of the worst affected in London ative. est level in 30 years, we need to be fi- Please email your letters about Their aim is to mark the milestone number 21. They have suggested these Organise an online quiz with 21 including housing, recycling, the rising demand for those services. during the pandemic. We’ve been “I want to ensure Hounslow emerges nancially prudent when focusing on local or other issues to: by raising £500,000 and are therefore ideas: friends business support and apprenticeship If the council tax rise is agreed at the proud to keep essential support and from the pandemic as a fairer, greener these four pillars and delivering our newsdesk@hounslowherald. calling on people to help. Charitable Start a viral social media campaign Walk your dog or anyone else’s 21 programmes are maintained whilst next cabinet meeting, the recommen- services running, whilst managing the and stronger borough. We must build essential services. co.uk donations and grants will allow them by challenging 21 friends to donate times providing critical additional invest- dation will be put forward to be dis- pandemic response and helping in a on our existing support packages, “It is important to add that our coun- We’re looking forward to to continue providing the services to the campaign and share the details You could set yourself the challenge ment in Adult and Children Social cussed at the full council meeting on range of other ways – for example, sup- maintaining essential resident servic- cil tax fees are still significantly below reading them! which are so important. with 21 of their friends. to do 21 burpees a day. Care. Tuesday 1 March. porting 1,000 local businesses through es, especially for those most in need, the national average and the rise will To celebrate The Mulberry Centre’s Walk around the local park 21 times For more information visit: https:// Despite the difficulties caused by the Councillor Steve Curran, the leader the crisis and more than £1 million has whilst ensuring we are ready to meet only see an average of 70p per week.” 21st birthday, they are encouraging Do 21 chores around the house in 21 themulberrycentre.co.uk/news-up- pandemic, the council have managed of Hounslow Council, said “As widely been invested in the local economy future challenges.” people to do challenges related to the days dates/challenge-21/ Page 38 to achieve so much, including deliver- reported, Hounslow’s economy was through the council’s ShopLocal initi- Hounslow Council are planning
LOCAL LIFE 4 Friday 4th February, 2022 Friday 4th February, 2022 5 For up to date news visit hounslowherald.com or chiswickherald.co.uk follow us on twitter @hounslowherald & @ChiswickHerald For up to date news visit hounslowherald.com or chiswickherald.co.uk follow us on twitter @hounslowherald & @ChiswickHerald LOCAL LIFE Chiswick Book Local university features in Afghan girls invited to Brentford Festival celebrates The Apprentice Community Stadium charity fundraising The University of West London has featured in the latest episode of BBC1’s Television Sport Charity The Apprentice after candidates filmed their latest task on campus. Brentford’s recent game against Wolverhampton Following last September’s Chiswick Book Festival, H Wanderers may have been memorable for all the organisers have donated £6,000 to charities both wrong reasons for many but it was an extra special local and broader. eading to St Mary’s Road to film half of this week’s fish- day for a group of young female Afghanistan Dia Stronach ing task, contestants made footballers who were invited to Brentford for the dia@chiswickherald.co.uk use of the university’s Pil- T lars Kitchen where they were taught to day. prepare freshly caught fish ready for he Chiswick Book Festival ‘‘We are now reviewing our charities, is a non-profit community as we do every few years, and invit- sale. T event. In 2021, it was one of ing people to suggest reading-related Showing off UWL’s leading facilities he Afghanistan women’s the first local events to re- charities we can consider for support, on screen as the kitchens were trans- the Afghan youth development team to youth development team turn to in-person audiences with lim- alongside our existing charities. Nom- formed into a filming location, the uni- see a new part of the country and for were among hundreds of ited numbers to maintain public safety inations should be emailed to admin@ versity also welcomed business expert, us, this is about making them feel wel- female athletes who fled the as the city came out of lockdown. Local chiswickbookfestival.net by February Karen Brady to watch over the hope- come. We wanted them to play football country after the Taliban regime took celebrities and others, including Clare 28th 2022 – and you can read more on fuls as they battled it out to be offered to watch a game to make some new over. They were part of a group of 130 Balding and Gyles Brandreth, all took our Charities Review page.” the chance to go into business with Sir friends and to really feel like they be- people who made it to the UK to reset- part in the event. The 2021 event raised enough mon- Alan Sugar. long in the UK.” tle in the country. on the from the sidelines as the girls and this is fantastic feeling.” Since its inception in 2009, The ey, after costs, to donate £1,500 each to: Professor Anthony Woodman, Dep- The team enjoyed a training session Khalida, who was the recipient of The group have found a new home were put through their paces by the The group were joined at Uxbridge Chiswick Book Festival has raised over Ɂ St Michael and All Angels Church in uty Vice-Chancellor of UWL, said: “We at Brentford’s facility at Uxbridge High UEFA’s Equal Game Award for her in the north of England, with thanks to Trust’s coaches and members of the by London-based girls from the Af- £109,000 for a variety of charities, Chiswick, which supports community have incredible industry-standard fa- School led by the Brentford FC Com- work campaigning for equal rights for efforts from a host of organisations, in- Brentford FC women’s team. ghan & Central Asian Association. The and now accepts nominations for new events such as the Festival cilities here at UWL and it is great to munity Sports Trust and then headed women, also spoke passionately about cluding Leeds United FC who offered She said: “These players, these ACAA work with Afghans and Central causes to support from the public. Ɂ InterAct Stroke Support, which sup- see those having an impact outside our to the Brentford Community Stadium the importance of invitations like this the girls the chance to join their youth young woman, have lost everything Asian living away from their homeland Festival Organiser Torin Douglas ports stroke patients and provides ac- student community and teaching un- lecturers – and we are proud to be anie Affleck a former Events Manage- for the Wolves game. helping to create sense of belonging development programme. in their homes. They are traumatised. and provide them with skills and sup- said: ‘‘We were delighted to be back tors to read to them expected new skills on The Apprentice. showing that off in completely new ment student at the university. Khalida Popal, former captain of the for those involved. She added: “They Preeti Shetty, who sits on the board They have been through a lot of mental port to help them prosper in the UK. in front of live audiences again and Ɂ Doorstep Library, which brings “But studying hospitality with us is ways.” Watch the episode back on BBC iP- Afghanistan national team, was an in- will talk about their experience to their of Brentford FC, was keen to extend problems and mental issues because of pleased to be able to make these do- books to children at home thanks to its more than just food preparation. You This is the latest in ongoing con- layer at www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/ strumental figure in the recent evacu- family members and that is the feeling an invite to west London to the group. the trauma so of course now they are nations, even though we limited the volunteers’ deliveries will build knowledge in everything nections between UWL and this year’s b0071b63 ation and resettlement. She joined the of being welcome, it is the feeling of She said: “The whole idea was to bring in the UK, which is fantastic.” capacity of our venues. We’re very Ɂ The Felix Project, which delivers from developing future foods to ful- show – with new aide, Tim Campell girls on the day and proudly watched home the feeling of being supported grateful to our authors, audiences and surplus food to schools and charities. ly-plant based catering using our spe- being a graduate of the Claude Littner cialist kitchens and industry expert Business School, and contestant Steph- Behind the scenes sponsors, who made it possible. at Hounslow’s INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AGED 11-18 newest attraction CHISWICK PIER TRUST Attractions Announcing the 2022 programme of 'Talks by the Thames' Just a stone’s throw from Hounslow Heath, work is - our free* monthly webinars' programme. underway on Hounslow’s newest visitor attraction - Hobbledown Heath. It’s no mean feat building an Everyone is welcome to join our 40-minute Zoom talks, which highlight the history, wildlife and ecology of the Thames and the people who have adventure park, which is set to be the biggest leisure lived and worked by London’s River. Keep an eye out for booking links on attraction in London since the Olympics, so we’ve our website: www.chiswickpier.org.uk *donations very welcome gone behind the scenes to see what’s going on. Dates for your diary: H 7pm, Tuesday 15th February: obbledown Heath is all sleep at night? 20 animal homes are Stanley Spencer – the artist, his work about fun-filled adventur- being built amongst the magical wood- and connections with the Thames FUL LY F UN DED ous play and TouchWood land setting for Hounslow’s newest Play are busy constructing furry residents. an array of bespoke, sustainable, and The village of Hobbledown Heath 7pm, Tuesday 29th March P L ACE S AVAILAB LE natural wooden play structures which will be ready for guests in June, to London: Port City ‘behind the scenes’ will deliver fun and thrills aplenty to stay up to date visit www.hobbledown. at Museum of London Docklands’ the children of Hounslow. com for pre-opening news, offers and latest exhibition TouchWood Play specialise in craft- events. 126 acres of awesome adven- ing unique and innovative play experi- tures await! 7pm, Tuesday 26th April ences where kids can use their imagi- nation to have their own adventures, in REGISTER NOW FOR 2022 ENTRY: Foraging beside the Chiswick a safe, stimulating, and natural setting. www.godolphinandlatymer.com foreshore Hobbledown Heath will host over 150 unique and enchanting animals, which visitors can interact with and 7pm, Tuesday 31st May Godolphin and Latymer ‘Terrible Thames’ – how Horrible feed. A 100-metre-long goat bridge is Swan Upping at Cookham, 1915–19. currently under construction, which Iffley Road, Hammersmith Histories decided to take their Tate Collections © Estate of Stanley @gandlschool will allow the Hobbledown goats to London W6 0PG performances on tour… aboard a Spencer and the Stanley Spencer walk above the spectating visitors and Gallery Collection Thames cruiser! into their various leafy and green en- closures. But where will all the animals GandL Chiswick Herald QUARTER.indd 1 13/10/2021 09:06
6 Friday 4th February, 2022 Friday 4th February, 2022 7 LOCAL LIFE For up to date news visit hounslowherald.com or chiswickherald.co.uk follow us on twitter @hounslowherald & @ChiswickHerald For up to date news visit hounslowherald.com or chiswickherald.co.uk follow us on twitter @hounslowherald & @ChiswickHerald LOCAL LIFE Richmond College passes Surgeon saves Islesworth skipper’s life matrix Standard Iselworth Tug boat skipper lease of life.” Nung was tasked with replacing the reaccreditation existing stent - a fine mesh-like tube William Coleshill is covered in fabric - that stops the artery used to the throb of the from rupturing. “It’s big procedure which involves Education engine beneath his feet opening up the abdominal cavity and Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC) has been but paid less attention I had to unpick parts of the existing accredited to the matrix Standard, demonstrating to the pulsating feeling stent from the artery wall. It’s a long delicate procedure and Mr Coleshill the high quality of the Information Advice and in his own body. has made an extraordinary recovery Guidance services they provide to students, considering his age.” William is thankful but remains un- teachers, and support staff. I flustered about his brush with death. t was a sign of trouble below R decks and his GP was amazed to hear William had been living with ichmond upon Thames sole purpose or as part of their service the sensation for several years. College is a general further offering. “ “I don’t like to make a fuss,” said education institute based Roger Chapman, Head of the matrix the 83-year-old who lives in Isleworth in Twickenham, which em- Service for The Growth Company said: but still works at sea towing decom- ploys over 140 members of staff and “This is a fantastic achievement for missioned ships to new ports or ship- welcomes over 2,000 students each RuTC, and I would like to congratulate wrecking yards on the coasts of Turkey year. the team on their success. We believe The college recently moved into a that at the heart of high-quality advice and Pakistan. ...I’ve survived Force In reality, William was a ticking time Eleven gales where the brand-new £80 million campus build- and support services are strong leader- bomb as the main artery leading out of ing with a new STEM (science, tech- ship, excellent service and a focus on RuTC is working to provide the best matrix Standard. This is a great accom- international quality standard.” his heart had swollen to a point where waves have been bigger nology, engineering and maths) build- continuous improvement, all under- possible support to their clients.” plishment for the College and an even For more information about the ma- tower blocks. You USEjust it was threatening to burst. ing coming soon. pinned by effective use of the resourc- Commenting on the award, Sheila better start to 2022. All staff assessed trix Standard please visit www.matrix- A surgical procedure nearly a decade have to stay calm and The matrix Standard is the interna- tional quality standard for organisa- tions that deliver information, advice and/or guidance (IAG), either as their es available. The matrix Standard is designed to benchmark organisations against best practices in these are- as. With their accreditation success, Fraser-Whyte, Executive Director of Business Development and Innovation at RuTC, said: “I’m thrilled that we have once again been accredited to the do an excellent job in providing impar- tial information, advice and guidance to prospective and current students and it’s good to know that we meet the Standard.com earlier had addressed the problem but had begun to leak, putting his life at risk again. Nung Rudarakanchana, a vascular ride it out... “ and endovascular surgeon at North- wick Park, said: “If the artery had burst Nominations now open for he could literarily have dropped down dead so it’s great to give him a new Ealing Sports Awards 398 London Road Isleworth Sport TW7 5AG 0208 326 2887 Nominations for the Ealing Sports Awards 2022 are now open and local people have the chance to ensure that the borough’s sporting heroes get the recognition they deserve for their work in the community. T he annual awards are run teachers, volunteers, trainers and in- by Ealing Council and local structors, helping people stay healthy, leisure provider Everyone happy and active through sport. Active and celebrate the “This is the chance to help give them commitment, talent and achievements rightful recognition, so if you know a of Ealing’s sports clubs, inspirational person, or organisation that you think volunteers and fantastic sporting indi- deserves to be celebrated, nominate viduals. them for the Ealing Sports Awards to- Nominations are being welcomed in day.” Studio Figura nine categories: Nominations will close at midday offers a unique body Junior club of the year on Tuesday 3rd May 2022 and winners sculpting experience that Sports Club of the year will be announced at an awards cere- is effortless but at the same Coach of the year mony over the summer. time brings outstanding results. 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We offer a FREE no obligation consultation and are delighted to be able Councillor Jasbir Anand, cabinet to offer our Chiswick Magazine readers an extra 15% off all packages, member for thriving communities said: just quote this advert when booking. “We are lucky to have a borough with a thriving sports scene and a great num- Please contact us on 0208 326 2887 for more information. ber of grass roots clubs, organisations,
8 Friday 4th February, 2022 Friday 4th February, 2022 9 NEWS For up to date news visit hounslowherald.com or chiswickherald.co.uk follow us on twitter @hounslowherald & @ChiswickHerald For up to date news visit hounslowherald.com or chiswickherald.co.uk follow us on twitter @hounslowherald & @ChiswickHerald NEWS Council finalises plans for Cover story continued bicycle hub at Richmond station SEPTEMBER 22 START Richmond Richmond Council has committed Richmond Council has £364,863 to the project, on top of an initial £300,000 investment, while PLACES AVAILABLE FOR YEAR 10 & YEAR 12 STUDENTS announced additional the Department for Transport has al- FREE FULL-TIME EDUCATION funding to ensure the located £2.7m to deliver the project. are now going to conduct a full Po- The additional funding will come from delivery of a new bicycle Richmond Council's Climate Change lice investigation, Sue Gray’s ‘update’ hub at Richmond budget. has more than enough information to suggest an honourable person should station which will be The council has outlined a number resign, or that those around the PM OPEN EVENING & ENGINEERING CHALLENGE of climate change aspirations for the sustainable, in line with should force him to do so. Monday FEBRUARY 7th at 5.30pm. project including: ‘‘It’s clear that he does not have the the Richmond Climate That the hub will have Photovoltaic personal integrity to lead our country Panels (PV Solar Panels) to provide a Emergency Strategy. sustainable energy source to power the through the difficulties we face. A Government-funded school for 14 to 18-year-olds. ‘‘Throughout the pandemic people T hub locally did the right thing and followed A system to capture and reuse rain- he new hub will have space the law. They were unable to be with water to service the hub within the for 700 bicycles and will terminally ill family members, were maintenance areas for the cleaning of encourage residents to take forced to watch funerals on Zoom, and THE FINAL FRONTIER FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHS (STEM). bikes. more active travel options so many went through great emotional The project is expected to begin for their journeys while providing a hardship. I’ve had a countless number work in August 2022 and to be com- safe and secure location for residents of emails from constituents who are pleted in March 2023. to park their bicycles. The new hub outraged and disgusted at the prime Cllr Alexander Ehmann, Chair of will have a smart technology system in minister and his flagrant breach of the the Transport and Air Quality Services place advising users of available spaces rules. Committee, said: “As a council we are within the hub in real time. Image: Richmond Council ‘‘With the cost of living rising and committed to providing more active The new multi-storey bicycle hub an international crisis in Ukraine we travel options for our residents. I am “We know that Richmond station re- unnecessary journeys being made by will be delivered in partnership with are stuck with a prime minister who is delighted that funding has been agreed mains one of the busiest public trans- car, making it easier to choose active South Western Railway with invest- unfit for office, and is solely focused on between all parties concerned to en- port links in the borough. The delivery travel options and helping to reduce ment from both Richmond Council saving his own job. He needs to do the sure the delivery of the Richmond sta- of a new bicycle hub will help to reduce congestion and improving local air and the Department for Transport. right thing for once and resign.’’ To book a place or find out more, email: office@spacestudiowestlondon.org tion bicycle hub. resident’s reliability on cars and reduce quality.” Or visit the website: www.spacestudiowestlondon.org Can you think outside the box? Consider Have you got what it yourself creative but also scientifically minded? Hounslow takes to lead a charity? Mars Rover entry descent and landing At Space Studio West London, class module. There will also be the chance sizes are kept to no more than 25 pupils Then Space Studio West to take part in an Egg Drop challenge and there are currently places available London’s engineering with the aim to drop an egg from the for Year 10 & Year 12 students for the HQ! challenge could be the first floor to the ground floor without breaking it. academic year beginning September 2022. perfect event to stretch Andy Morgan, Principal at Space Stu- Annual school trips include a 10-day your skills and win a dio West London, said: ‘‘Our previous US visit to NASA which provides stu- prize. Engineering Challenges have includ- ed building egg drop parachutes, an dents with an experience that is out of this world. Included in the itinerary Welcome to The Hogarth, a unique independent Every year the STEM- eco-chair made out of rolled up news- are behind-the-scenes visits to John- focused school based health club in the heart ofa Chiswick. Welcome Welcome Welcome to to ThetoThe The Hogarth, Hogarth, Hogarth, a unique a unique unique independent independent independent papers, and designing a capsule that son & Kennedy Space Centers, where Welcome health health to The club in Hogarth, in the heart aof ofunique Chiswick. independent health clubclubin the the heartheart of every Chiswick. Chiswick. didn’t smash when it hit the ground! students liaise with scientists and en- in Letchworth Avenue, We have reimagined health club in the heart of Chiswick. area of the Club so you can feel safe in every Welcome to Thespace. 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Some 69% scored A* clude the flight simulator rooms and ‘‘Our students are always involved in building to get involved. dad!’’ to B and 89% achieved grades A* to C. the fully equipped engineering room our Open Evenings and always happy T There will be approximately 30 min- Year 11 students also enjoyed impres- including CAD/CAM. to answer questions and provide their Ever wanted to use your skills and experience to make a utes to design and 30 minutes to build sive GCSE success with 70% achiev- Close links with employers in the insights into life at Space Studio West his year’s event takes place difference to the lives of thousands? Could you donate a on Monday February 7th at with prizes for the best creations. ing a Grade 4 or above in English and aerospace, science and technology sec- London. few hours of your time a month? 5.30pm and will coincide Space Studio West London is home Maths. Some 41% scored a Grade 5 or tors support students well with prepa- ‘‘Space studio is a calm, safe and with an Open Evening at the to 300 students aged between 14 to above in English & Maths, 77% scored ration for their future working life. Sur- productive learning environment IRT is looking for a new Chair of Trustees. AN DS ANITISED school. Places are currently available 18-years-old who regard the academy a Grade 4 or above in Maths and 60% a rey Satellite technology limited, British where pupils work collaboratively with Please visit www.irt.org.uk for further information AN as the final frontier for a top class edu- Grade 5 or above. Over 35% of students Airways, BP, Heathrow, the National each other, their teachers and industry CLE in Year 10 and Year 12 for the academ- SOCIALLY DI ACT NIIT AN E SSA TIISSEED ic year that starts September 2022. To cation with a focus on STEM (Science, taking Biology, Physics and Chemis- Space Academy and National Physical mentors. 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12 Friday 4th February, 2022 Friday 4th February, 2022 13 NEWS For up to date news visit hounslowherald.com or chiswickherald.co.uk follow us on twitter @hounslowherald & @ChiswickHerald For up to date news visit hounslowherald.com or chiswickherald.co.uk follow us on twitter @hounslowherald & @ChiswickHerald NEWS Progress in bid to improve Richmond’s high streets Brentford school for girls celebrates Christmas at last Richmond Hounslow Small businesses and start-ups need street furniture and pavement repairs. A number of high street to be supported, encouraged, and in- An urban designer will review propos- This year Christmas centivised als and create a vision to work towards improvement projects Sustainable options are seen as im- Heathfield - Public realm work and was a little different at agreed by the council portant and the way forward, such as shop front improvements on Powder- Brentford School for are being progressed zero-waste or repair shops mill Lane and Hanworth Road, and Girls. A good balance between pedestri- signage linking the two parades. Urban across Richmond upon T anised spaces and travel routes is seen designers have been commissioned to Thames, following ideas as important Spaces should be used flexibly to work on plans Whitton - Shopfront improvements he school unfortunately had to send three year groups to shared by local residents provide places for interest groups, to key shops, which would have a trans- work from home in the last during the council’s classes and hybrid working formational effect on the street as a week of term. So at the end Visitor economy is important, espe- whole 2021 Community cially to businesses in some areas and Hampton Hill - A number of initia- of January, they relived Christmas for a day, allowing the year groups who Conversation events. sectors and play an important role in tives to create a “square” which can missed out in December to take part. helping to keep businesses open and be used regularly for local events and Everyone deserves to enjoy Christ- T available to local people become a focal point for the parade. A mas, as it is the best time of year. he Community Conversa- 'Green and Clean' high streets are a naming exercise for the square is cur- Their Christmas entertainment was tion is Richmond Council's priority rently underway. provided over zoom presented by 6th engagement programme, Since the Community Conversa- Further consultation will take place formers, but nonetheless everyone giving residents and busi- tions, which ran June to October 2021, on the detailed design and delivery of still made all the effort to have fun and nesses an opportunity to meet their a number of public space improvement the schemes through the council’s usu- get in the festive spirit. local ward councillors and have their projects are already moving forward: al arrangements. Christmas Dinner was a big hit not say on what matters to them locally via Ham Parade - Scheme to improve Councillor Richard Baker, the coun- only with students but staff too. Year ward specific events. trading environment for businesses cil’s Lead Member for Business and 8 student Ariba said: “It was unusual The 2021 programme was a series and the market by enhancing the area Growth, said: “The future of high vulnerable and giving people a focus many cases these schemes are being having Christmas lunch in January but of dedicated discussions on the future alongside improved access for pedes- streets is obviously not an issue unique in their local area. People reconnected driven forward by local people. it was really good!” of Richmond’s high streets and town trians and cyclists. Subject to further to our borough – long before the pan- with their neighbourhood and now is “There will be many more opportu- centres. development and public consultation demic impacted our local businesses, our chance to work together to improve nities for people to have their say and I Residents were invited to join the East Twickenham - Scheme includ- we were already feeling the effects of these areas and ensure high streets, encourage people to seek out their lo- council and have their say, sharing ing improvements for cycling, green- bricks and mortar competing with dig- and the businesses that populate them, cal town centre managers or business their vision and ideas through small ing, a public mural and a city tree. Pub- ital. Demand for online shopping and thrive for many years to come. and traders associations to discuss group workshops. lic consultation has been completed food deliveries has resulted in dwin- “I’m grateful to all those that turned their ideas.” Some of the key feedback from all and works are due to begin this year dling footfall. out to our Community Conversation You can find local town centre and events included: Broad Street, Teddington – Pro- “What the pandemic did do, was events and gave us insightful, crea- business contacts at richmond.gov.uk/ Loss of key services (banks, post of- posals have been submitted by local strengthen our local communities and tive and valuable feedback and ideas. I services/business/local_information_ fices etc) is seen as detrimental to an councillors and Teddington Together, many businesses were at the heart of am delighted that we are already see- for_businesses/local_town_and_trad- area including decluttering, renovation of this – providing support to the most ing some of those come to life, and in ers_organisations Strawberry Hill station sees Government urged to tackle spiralling cost of living arrest after weapon threat Exceptional London The Mayor of London, their energy use, and extending the Household Support Fund that enables Dia Stronach Fine Frames councils to provide hardship support. Louisdia@hounslowkherald.co.uk Yamani louis@hounslowherald.co.uk Sadiq Khan, has called He said: “I am hugely concerned on the government to about the impact that the spiralling cost of living is having on Londoners. take urgent steps to 9 Februar y, 2pm Rising food and energy prices are hit- tackle the spiralling cost ting Londoners hard and the govern- of living as a new report ment’s ill-judged changes to benefits and tax are only set to make things exposes the challenges worse. facing Londoners and “It cannot be right that millions are living in poverty and that so many peo- the rising poverty levels ple are struggling to get by each month. in the capital. As mayor, I’m doing all I can to sup- Louis Yamani port Londoners, but this is a national I louis@hounslowherald.co.uk problem and the government needs to urgently step up and support people ncreasing food, energy and fuel through this cost of living crisis.” costs are hitting people hard with Katherine Hill, Strategic Project a new poll showing that the cost Manager, 4in10 London’s Child Pov- of living has increased over the erty Network, added: “A perfect storm last six months for nearly 80 per cent of exorbitant rents, sky-high childcare of Londoners. last six months, with 13 per cent strug- households into fuel poverty ahead of ly see energy prices rise by another 45 costs, imminent fuel price hikes and The cost of living in the capital was gling to make ends meet, going without further increases in April. per cent or £600 per year on average, surging food prices, means that across already a challenge before the pandem- essentials or relying on credit. The cost of living in London was al- driving many more Londoners into fuel London families are struggling to meet ic, with 2.4 million Londoners living in More than 70 per cent of London- ready a challenge before the pandemic poverty. A their children’s basic needs for healthy Strawberry Hill station by David Kemp poverty. Increasing costs are hitting ers are worried about future increases with prices seven per cent higher than The mayor is calling for the govern- food, a warm home and decent cloth- n arrest has been made after some- scene, at which point the suspect was then ar- the poorest households the hardest to living costs over the next year, with the UK average, housing costs taking ment to do more to tackle these rising ing. The impact of poverty will limit one was allegedly threatening peo- rested. and the mayor says the government’s those whose household income is less up a higher proportion of income, and costs of living and to help those most these children’s opportunities and ple with a weapon at a train station British Transport Police London (@BT- upcoming changes to tax and benefits than £20,000 per year, are renting the average weekly pay 5.9 per cent in need. He believes that cutting Uni- have an impact for the rest of their in Twickenham. PLondon) tweeted: “Richmond Proactive are set to drive an estimated 130,000 from local authorities and housing as- lower than in 2010, when accounting versal Credit by £20 was a mistake and Richmond Proactive team were called to Team attended Strawberry Hill station this Get in touch more into poverty. sociations, or have a health problem or for inflation, compared to 0.9 per cent that ministers must find ways to in- lives. The government must act to en- sure that those being hit hardest by the Strawberry Hill station on the night of Mon- day 31st January, following reports of a suspect evening after reports of a suspect threatening persons with a weapon. luke.price@chiswickauctions.co.uk The report by City Hall and new polling by YouGov has also highlighted disability most likely to be concerned. More than 500,000 London house- across the UK. Energy prices are expected to rise crease support, including extending el- igibility for the Warm Home Discount, current cost of living crisis receive im- mediate help to prevent further harm.” that: holds were in fuel poverty in 2019, and again from April as Ofgem are set to investing in multi-year energy efficien- threatening people with a weapon. A member of the public was able to disarm “A person has been arrested after a member of the public disarmed the suspect and helped Visit chiswickauctions.co.uk 34 per cent of Londoners have strug- the recent rises in energy prices are announce the level of the energy price cy programmes to help low-income the suspect until the police arrived at the detain him until our arrival.” gled to pay their household bills in the estimated to have put a further 75,000 cap in the coming weeks. This will like- households receive support to reduce
14 Friday 4th February, 2022 Friday 4th February, 2022 15 NEWS For up to date news visit hounslowherald.com or chiswickherald.co.uk follow us on twitter @hounslowherald & @ChiswickHerald For up to date news visit hounslowherald.com or chiswickherald.co.uk follow us on twitter @hounslowherald & @ChiswickHerald NEWS Hounslow tube MISSING WOMAN FROM NORTHOLT Hounslow High Richmond Council appeal for station celebrates Hounslow Police have shared information on a missing woman from Northolt, in the hopes that members of Street start up homes for Afghan refugees staff’s Asian heritage competition begins the public will come forward with information on her whereabouts. Richmond The missing person is Lois, 38. She was last seen at home on 16/12/2021 and has not Richmond Council are Hounslow been seen since. Hounslow urging private landlords A poster could be found at Hounslow West tube To kick off the work Hounslow Council plan to do and residents with station, which celebrates the Asian heritage of some alongside Save The High Street, they have set up one bed and four bed Hounslow Police shared this information via properties to come of the staff that work for Transport for London Twitter, they said: “If you have seen Lois, ‘The Hounslow High Street Start Up Competition (TfL). or know of her whereabouts, please call 101 2022’. forward if they are able quoting reference 22MIS003406” to offer housing. Louis Yamani T louis@hounslowherald.co.uk Ealing officer guilty of drink driving A he appeal comes following ll online businesses who their announcement last would like a physical pres- year that they had joined the ence, ambitious market government’s Afghan Relo- Ealing A misconduct panel on Monday 24th cially dismissed, with a note that even traders who want a per- cations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) January heard that Singh drove to work if this were not the case his unit would Amar Singh’s persistence in 1964 led to TfL allowing An Ealing police officer and went about his workday whilst not wish to retain him. manent home and brand new start- ups that want to launch in Hounslow, and the Afghan Citizens’ Resettlement has been found guilty Scheme, reconfirming their commit- T turbans to be a part of the uniform. Photo by Mediocre Studio. well over the legal limit. He equipped Assistant Commissioner Helen Ball, Feltham, Brentford or Chiswick are ment to help Afghan families resettling fL acknowledge that the demonstrate the range of roles avail- of gross misconduct himself and attended an incident, with who chaired his misconduct hearing, being called upon. in London. a colleague, and misused a taser. He said: ‘‘The fact that he did not actually Entrants have the chance to win a number of hate crimes di- able in transport, but also highlight following incidents of was made to take a breath test which harm anyone is thanks to his colleagues rent-free space for 4 weeks, an expert The takeover of Afghanistan by the rected towards the Asian the diversity of staff members who are Taliban has prompted a mass evacua- community has risen dra- helping to make every journey possi- drink driving and being revealed that he was still significantly who were vigilant and responsible. team to help the launch of your busi- tion of Afghan citizens. The UK Gov- matically, and that Asians in Britain ble.” drunk on duty. over the driving limit. He attributed his behaviour to work and home stress. ‘‘He had the opportunity to decide not to drive in the first place and there- ness, a £1500 grant to help your busi- ernment will give homes to 20,000 still face acts of racism and discrimi- The poster also tells a story of a train ness grow. Afghan people under its two schemes. nation. guard who showed up for work wearing At a later point, Singh claimed that after to realise the harm to the public, Three businesses have the chance highstreet.org/hounslow-startups. They are also providing guidance Visit the refugee resettlement page P Richmond Council have committed to They also thanked their Asian work- a black turban in 1964. Amar Singh was he had drunk the alcohol whilst at his colleagues and himself that he pre- to win these rewards, and ten others SaveTheHighStreet.org and Houn- providing good quality housing for as for residents who want to support the at richmond.gov.uk for information ers for the crucial role they play in sent home for violating the company C Dilraj Singh had been a Met work, and had not been drink driving, sented. He could have chosen to stop get Jo’s new ‘launch on the high street’ slow Council have teamed up to pro- many families as possible and will en- resettlement and the response to the about donations and volunteering. ensuring London is kept moving. The dress code, and this continued to be Police officer since 2017 and but this was proven false. He entered his course of action at any stage but he support programme worth £250 for vide support to local independents, sure those settling in Richmond upon crisis in Afghanistan. At the moment, Further details for private landlords post reads: “This portrait campaign the same case for the next three weeks. served as an emergency re- a not guilty plea to the charge of drink did not do so. He was wholly responsi- free. There will also be PR opportuni- high street startups, town centre land- Thames are supported to access public people are advised to give financial do- are also available. Alternatively, con- showcases Asian staff who hold a vari- Finally, the company conceded and sponse and patrol officer in driving, but was found guilty and dis- ble for what he did and his culpability ties for all. lords, local champions and others. services, such as healthcare and educa- nations only, or to register with Rich- tact landlordlettings@richmond.gov. ety of positions across TfL. allowed Mr Singh to wear his turban as Ealing. His record of service was de- qualified from driving for two years. He is high.’’ For more information and to enter They hope that this will stimulate high tion, and to integrate into their com- mond CVS to be contacted about vol- uk or call 020 8871 7333. “Through this campaign, we want to a part of his uniform. scribed as ‘unremarkable’. had already left the force but was offi- the competition, visit www.savethe- streets within the borough. munities. unteering opportunities. HAPPY NEW YEAR PAINTINGS linktr.ee/SansArt & ART 07584242188 CLASSES WWW.SANSART.CO.UK
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