The Borough Recovery Plan has recognised the need for the Council to make better use of our position as an anchor institution and the importance of ‘opening up’ our community assets and spaces to better support resident, community and voluntary groups and wider civil society.  It also sets out our aspiration to work with communities to shape the places in which they live.

As we begin to move away from the restrictions of the past year, safe, good quality and accessible spaces will be critical to support the delivery of services and access to support, and to help bring residents together and reduce isolation.

A review of the CouncilÂ’s community assets is now underway and will help inform the investment and development works needed to ensure the right community asset, in the right location.

We would like to invite residentsÂ’ groups, community organisations, local charities and anyone else with an interest in community buildings and spaces to join us at the workshops below to consider:

• What are the key community buildings and spaces across the borough (council and other)?
• How can local assets (building and other spaces) help support delivery or and access to services?
• What are the current challenges and opportunities that we need to consider?

Please book a place at one of the following workshops:

Hounslow area

Monday 7 June, 5pm to 6.30pm

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hounslow-asset-needs-community-workshop-tickets-156216177793

 

Chiswick area

Tuesday 8 June, 5pm to 6.30pm

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chiswick-asset-needs-community-workshop-tickets-156217457621

 

Heston and Cranford areas

Wednesday 9 June, 5pm to 6.30pm

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heston-and-cranford-asset-needs-community-workshop-tickets-156221401417

 

Bedfont, Feltham and Hanworth areas

Thursday 10 June, 5pm to 6.30pm

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bedfont-feltham-and-hanworth-asset-needs-community-workshop-tickets-156222956067

 

Brentford, Osterley and Isleworth areas

Monday 14 June, 5pm to 6.30pm

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brentford-osterley-and-isleworth-asset-needs-community-workshop-tickets-156224304099

London Borough of Hounslow are delighted to be co-ordinating the Holiday Activities and Food Programme for 2021- Funded by Department for Education. Applications for HAF Summer 2021 is now open

The aim is to support children and young people aged between 5-16 who are eligible for benefits related Free School Meals to access high quality activities and food free of charge over Easter, Summer and Christmas holiday periods.

We are keen to work in partnership with local schools, community organisations, faith groups as well as existing holiday and sport club providers who wish to extend their offer to provide a varied and wide range of face to face activities that is also in line with the national guidance.

Please visit Holiday Activity Fund – Summer 2021 | Holiday Activity Fund – Summer 2021 | London Borough of Hounslow for further information and application form.

Would you like to be a part of The London Borough of Hounslow, whose diverse workforce are committed to making a positive difference for our residents and visitors by ensuring the quality of our services are maintained to a high standard?

We have an exciting vacancy for a Thriving Communities Fund Manager to join our ground-breaking team that supports and works in partnership with HounslowÂ’s voluntary sector.

You will help to manage an exciting grant fund for HounslowÂ’s residents and civil society organisations, ensuring that the processes, structures and support are in place to facilitate projects that are sustainable, outcome focused and meet the needs of HounslowÂ’s communities.

We are looking for someone with proven experience in assessing, managing, monitoring and evaluating capital and revenue grants in either a grant-making trust or a public grant-maker.

You will also have excellent knowledge and understanding of civil society, the voluntary and community sector (VCSE) and issues affecting their development.

Deadline for applying 01/06/2021

If you would like an informal conversation regarding the position please contact aine.hayes@hounslow.gov.uk or 020 8583 2453

For more information and to make an application please visit the Hounslow Council website