Hounslow Council is starting a dialogue with key partners in the Borough on how we can work collaboratively to mitigate the negative impact of Welfare Reforms.
This is part of an initial 3 stage dialogue which will help devise a joint action plan to help residents across the Borough mitigate the unintended consequence of Reforms.
If you work in:
an advice setting providing advice and support to residents
within a Food Bank or a project to address food poverty issues
a charity dealing with fuel poverty
an organisation assisting residents into employment
a housing association operating in the Borough
Or, if you are interested in poverty alleviation stemming from Welfare Reforms come and join Cllr Lilly Bath and partners a such as the Citizen Advice – Job Centre Plus and various Council departments for an initial dialogue with on how we can start devising a coordinated and effective approach to mitigate the impact of reforms and poverty on Tuesday the 23rd of July at 10.30 in Hounslow House.
There is limited availability, to book on to the session please email farida.aslam@hounslow.gov.uk attendance is limited to 1 person per organisation.
Deadline for registration is 18th of July
Archives for July 2019
Gunnersbury Estate Big Conversation
As a valued member of our local community we would like to invite you to take part in the Gunnersbury Estate Big Conversation!
Gunnersbury Estate wants to interact and engage with local communities, allowing interested residents to contribute ideas on how the Estate is run and discuss what happens here in the future.
Gunnersbury Estate Big Conversation
Saturday 27 July 2019
10:00 – 12:00
After an introduction by our CEO David Bowler, you will have the opportunity to join the discussion on two out of the five following topics;
Sustainability, Nature and Wildlife
Heritage and Exhibitions
Events
Park Users
Future Development
Each discussion group will be hosted by a member of Gunnersbury staff and/or a board member. Refreshments will be provided. Please come to the main entrance and report to the front desk. The event is free to attend but tickets must be booked in advance via the following link.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gunnersbury-estate-big-conversation-tickets-64805894174
Bolder not Older dance classes
Bolder not Older offers classes on a tiered structure.
- For active adults aged 55-75, we offer Bolder not Older Company classes, where participants work with professional choreographers to create exciting and challenging dance work. (Our Bolder not Older Company recently performed at Sadler’s Wells Elixir Festival).
- For adults aged 65-80, we offer gentle standing or seated-to-standing classes.
- For adults aged 80+, we offer seating-to-standing or fully seated classes.
They are now offering classes at the locations below:
- Bolder not Older Company class at The Exchange in Twickenham
- Bolder not Older gentle seated-to-standing class at Elleray Hall in Teddington
- Bolder not Older seated class at Homelink Day Care respite Centre in Whitton
Hounslow Programme Coordinator Vacancy
Learn English at Home are seeking a new Hounslow ESOL Programme Coordinator to join our committed team and help us achieve our goals of improving support for our clients and volunteers and building strong relationships with referrers and other partners in the borough of Hounslow. The Coordinator will support our volunteers to deliver our services, including home-based ESOL support and classes in small group settings. This work includes assessing the needs of female clients through visits to their homes. It is therefore an occupational requirement of this role that the post holder is female*.
*This is in accordance with the provisions of the 2010 Equality Act (Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1).
We are looking for someone with experience of and commitment to working in a multi-cultural environment with a vulnerable client group of females. She will also have experience of volunteer management, teaching ESOL and of planning and delivering training. The person we are looking for will be able to work flexibly and on their own initiative, but also have strong communication and team-working skills.
You can download the JD and Person Spec here.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 outlining how you meet the requirements of the role. The application should be sent by email to director@leah.org.uk.
If you require this pack in a different format (such as large print), please get in touch to discuss your needs. If you would like to discuss the role before making an application, please contact, Jenny Irish, via the LEAH office (020 8255 6144), or by email.
The closing date is 12 midday, Monday 5th August 2019. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at LEAH’s office in Kingston on Monday 12th August 2019.
For more information click here
Adult Social Care factsheets and information booklets
The council encourages residents to access information online as much as possible. However, it does publish a limited range of booklets and leaflets which may be downloaded in PDF format from CarePlace. For more information click here
Pondfest
Our Space Award 2019 (round 2)
APPLICATIONS OPEN for the next round of the Our Space Award, 2019 round 2
Is your local space in need of some TLC? Apply for an Our Space Award grant and receive up to £5,000 to green your local park, school grounds, woodland or other community space.
The Our Space Award is a grant scheme that aims to help Londoners create green and inclusive spaces through active community engagement and participation.
In addition to the above, the Mayor of London has committed further funds for turning grey, hard landscaping areas, into greener spaces where they will provide a benefit in terms of drainage.
You can find more information, including the application form, guidance notes and how to apply here.
You can find more information, including the application form, guidance notes and how to apply here.
Please note the deadline to apply is 9am, 5th August 2019
Office Let Available
Ground floor office for hire at The BridgeLink Community Centre, Summerwood Road, I
sleworth TW7 7QR.
For use by charity, social enterprise or not for profit organisation, for outreach work, as offices or social enterprise schemes.
The office is provided with three desks with broadband and a landline socket. Toilet & refreshment facilities on site plus access to a larger meeting rooms if needed (subject to availability).
Office measures 4.1 metres x 3.9 metres, is situated on the ground floor with natural light and fire door exit.
Contact Ivybridgelink@btconnect.com or call 020 8898 2424 for rental hire fees and to arrange a viewing.
