All-ability cycling sessions every Sat at Inwood Park, with dedicated instructors and a range of bikes, including trikes, hand cycles and side-by-side cycles. Open to all Hounslow residents with a physical or learning disability and their family/carer. 👉 www.hounslow.gov.uk/transport-tr...

Great to attend the Human-Driven AI Community Showcase at Digital Dock, Brentford, last week, and see technology being used to benefit our communities. Good to see @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social programme Learn and Work Hounslow helping residents build skills and experience for future employment

Inspiring conference, Breathing Life, from @uk100.org. Brilliant to catch up with others who have worked on climate and clean air in local government, and hear from leaders across sectors on the challenges and solutions ahead.

I recently attended an event to mark 10 years of the Jo Cox Women in Leadership Programme. I’m proud to be a trainer on the scheme with @labourwomensnet.bsky.social and to see the impact it’s had. Good too to remember Jo, and her message of hope and the power of politics to change things.

Great to see @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social’s Cleaner Greener Hounslow e-newsletter back after the election break. I relaunched it last year to share environmental news and initiatives from across the borough. You can read the latest edition here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKH...

Pleased to welcome No 3rd Runway Coalition to Hounslow House to talk to councillors about downsides of expansion at Heathrow and the scale of mitigation needed for Hounslow residents should it go ahead. @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social support for a better not bigger Heathrow was reconfirmed last year

Two events last week from @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social with Voi, Our Bike, Richmond, Ealing and H&F councils, @hounslowcycling.bsky.social, Richmond, Ealing and H&F Cycling, and Cycle Sisters showcased the popularity and joy of cycling. Learn to ride and more: www.hounslow.gov.uk/transport-tr...

Heathrow’s net zero plans rely heavily on sustainable aviation fuel, but how sustainable is SAF? And can supply keep pace with demand? I’ll be asking this, alongside questions on noise, air quality, transport etc from other residents & stakeholders at CISHA’s Open Forum this week

I’m honoured to have been re-elected for @labourhounslow.bsky.social alongside @dan-bowring.bsky.social to keep working for the residents of Syon and Brentford Lock. The brilliant @jenniferjp.bsky.social didn’t make it but we’re so proud of her and our hardworking Syon campaign team.

Great to represent @labouruk.bsky.social at a More Natural Capital event with @cprelondon.bsky.social, the Woodland Trust & London Wildlife Trust From investing in parks & wetlands to creating green & healthy streets, Labour councils are committed to protecting nature & building climate resilience

Did you receive the latest Clean and Green Hounslow newsletter from @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social? If not you can read it here, and SIGN UP for the next one. It’s coming soon! 💚🌎🌱 content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKH...

Voi and @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social held a joint safety pop-up at Bell Square today, featuring pop-up helmets (not mandatory but often a good idea), e-bike lessons from Hounslow Cycle Sisters, free minutes for Voi bikes, and info on how to sign up for discounted rides with the Voi 4 Hounslow scheme

Bus, tube and rail services are crucial to keep Hounslow moving. Help shape our Public Transport Plan that will inform our priorities on transport infrastructure and interactions with service operators talk.hounslow.gov.uk/public-trans... @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social

I finally had chance to do some Christmas shopping 🛍️ Made some good finds at Mother Rugger and Studio Flox in Brentford. Naked Grain is another favourite.

Today I joined a cross-party delegation to deliver a letter to the government from over 500 councillors and local leaders calling for a climate and nature duty for local government with @uk100.org and @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social

There’s a big leaf-clearing operation on Chiswick High Road today. Good to see these pics of Cycleway 9 from earlier this morning. Leaves will continue to fall and can’t be cleared instantly so please take care when walking, wheeling and cycling around the borough. @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social

Good to hear Holly Ridley announce the launch of Cohort 8 of Jo Cox Women in Leadership Scheme at conference. Hundreds of women have taken part with many now in parliament or other leadership positions. Look out for info from @teamlabouruk.bsky.social & @labourwomensnet.bsky.social on how to apply

Great to see the completed playground at Robin Grove Park. Thanks to @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social parks team and all the local residents who input their ideas 🛝🌳

Thank you to Atfield House Care Home in Isleworth for inviting me to the launch of the Green Times magazine celebrating all things green and sustainable at Atfield! Read it here 👉 online.flippingbook.com/view/323356152/

Getting out the vote for Hira Dhillon in Cranford with @labourhounslow.bsky.social today. Good luck and well done to all the campaigners! 🌹

This is such an exciting project and everyone can take part! Invest from just £5 and make a return on your investment while funding green projects in Hounslow Find out more: join our webinar on Tue 12 Aug at 12-12:45 pm ➡️ ow.ly/qGbR50WAOCv Learn more and see how to invest here: ow.ly/g7iY50WAOCu

Hounslow Council has appointed two new operators, Forest and Voi, to deliver its e-bike service for residents. Both contracts will begin on Monday 11 August. This follows a competitive procurement process, shaped by community feedback from the Kerbside Strategy consultation.

Berry exciting at Lidl Brentford this morning with people queuing up in the rain at 7am to shop! Thanks to all the store staff and the new @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social Mayor @amycroft.bsky.social for cutting the ribbon.

Hounslow is taking part in the London Cycling Festival on Sunday 25 May with a Cycling Mela in Lampton Park Make your own way there or join a led ride from one of our cycling hubs in Heston, Feltham and Brentford Check out the activities and free e-bike hire below lcc.org.uk/events/houns...

Out in Syon & Brentford Lock with @dan-bowring.bsky.social, @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social officers and Hounslow Highways operatives earlier this week, speaking to residents and businesses about problems, improvements and opportunities for the ward

Planting trees for London’s newest Miyawaki forest in Feltham at the weekend. Perfect weather and a great turnout from local residents, councillors and @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social Green Ambassadors staff network

Ginkgo Corner officially opened by local celebs Arit Anderson and Nicki Chapman at @chiswickflowers.bsky.social this morning. It’s quite the sun trap and the new seating was in demand by punters and politicians alike

The work of another talented local female artist, Charlotte Hicks, on display at Mother Rugger in Brentford this month. A commentary on the objectification of women in art or inspiration for those of us in the Sunday morning Pilates class? Perhaps both..

Charge & Drive in Brighton gave people a chance to test drive EVs with Brighton & Hove Council answering questions on where to charge. Good learning as we roll out our EV charging strategy in Hounslow. I also found a 4-wheel e-cargo bike & it’s from a business in East Sheen! handymanstation.co.uk