Hounslow South, Isleworth, Osterley & Spring Grove

The Council offers a comprehensive range of cycling initiatives to encourage more people to take up cycling. These include free cycle training for both adults and children, delivered across seven locations throughout the borough.

• Heston Park
• Feltham Park
• Boston Manor Park
• Osterley Park
• Lampton Park
• Hanworth Park
• Inwood Park   - All Ability – inclusive cycling

We also offer free cycle training to all schools in Hounslow.

In addition, our initiatives include the Try Before You Bike scheme, Dr Bike sessions, cycle maintenance courses, and bicycle parking facilities.  Further details of all our cycling initiatives and services can be found on the Council’s website -  www.hounslow.gov.uk/CycleHounslow

Hounslow Council has recognised concerns about dockless e-bikes being left on pavements and roads across the borough, including areas such as Chatsworth Crescent. To address this, the Council has introduced dedicated e-bike and e-scooter parking bays in a number of streets, including Chatsworth Crescent, and has made these parking arrangements permanent as part of the borough-wide e-bike scheme.

The Council's e-bike scheme requires authorised operators to use designated parking bays, helping to reduce bikes being left in inappropriate locations. The Council also operates an enforcement procedure allowing obstructive or incorrectly parked bikes to be removed, with costs recovered from operators.

Recent scheme reviews report an average parking compliance rate of around 95%, although resident concerns about misplaced bikes continue to be monitored. Residents can report badly parked e-bikes so that operators or the Council can take action.

Officers will continue to review locations where parking issues persist and consider whether additional infrastructure, enforcement measures, or signage are required to ensure bikes are parked safely and do not obstruct pedestrians or road users.

The alleyway connecting Chatsworth Crescent and Inwood Park has been identified by the Metropolitan Police and Community Safety teams as a local hotspot for anti-social behaviour and suspected drug activity. In response, the Safer Neighbourhood Team continues to undertake regular high-visibility patrols and targeted enforcement activity in the area. The Council is also working with police through its Safer Communities Strategy and neighbourhood enforcement teams to address anti-social behaviour, environmental issues and resident safety concerns. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting incidents via 101, 999 in emergencies, and the Council's Community Safety reporting channels so targeted action can be taken

Thank you for your question. At present, I have not been able to identify any recent Hounslow Council planning or regeneration reports that confirm the current use of the former driving centre site. If you can provide the site address or location, I can review the relevant planning documents and regeneration proposals in more detail. I understand the concern about further residential development, and your comments regarding the desire for more lifestyle, leisure and independent businesses, such as artisan cafés and community-focused spaces, can be reflected as part of the planning consultation process.

Thank you for raising your concerns regarding the Ginkgo Biloba seed pods on South Street and the associated odour during the seed drop season.

I can confirm that South Street, Isleworth, is included within the Council's enhanced cleansing regime and receives twice-weekly attendance from a dedicated barrow walker. The cleansing operative is aware of the issues caused by the seasonal seed drop and will ensure that the affected pavement areas are cleaned as part of their regular visits throughout the season.

We appreciate residents bringing these matters to our attention and will continue to monitor the situation to help maintain a cleaner and more pleasant environment for pedestrians and bus users.

Dear Resident,

Thank you for your enquiry.

I can confirm that the Area Forum is scheduled to take place on 14 September. However, the venue for this meeting is Isleworth Public Hall, South Street, Isleworth, TW7 7BG, not St John's Road.

If you require any further information regarding the meeting, including the agenda or supporting documents, these can be found on the relevant Area Forum page on our main Hounslow website. Alternatively, please contact the Community Development Team or Community Development Officer, and we will be happy to assist.

Kind regards,

Community Development Team

Dear Resident,

Thank you for your feedback, and I am sorry to hear that you are having difficulty locating the information.

You can access information about Area Forums through our Let's Talk Hounslow South, Isleworth, Osterley and Spring Grove platform, where you will find details of upcoming and previous meetings, including agendas, minutes, presentations, and recordings where available.

When searching from the main Hounslow website, please use the search function and enter "Area Forums". From there, select the Area Forum that covers your local area. Each forum page contains information relating to that forum, including meeting dates, documents, updates.

If you are unable to locate a specific upload, photograph, or document, please contact the Community Development Officer responsible for the ward area covered by the forum. They will be able to provide any information available and assist with your enquiry.

Regarding the Area Forum on Monday 14th September, if selecting "Learn More" is only displaying previous forums, this may be due to the way the page is currently configured. The relevant Area Forum page on the Let's Talk platform should contain the latest information alongside previous meeting records.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We appreciate your feedback regarding the accessibility of information and will ensure it is shared with the relevant team for review.

Kind regards,

Christopher Jarvis

Community Development Officer
London Borough of Hounslow

Thank you for your message and for sharing your concerns regarding the recent Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) installation at Thornbury Park.

We understand that the current condition of the site may appear unsightly, and we appreciate the community’s patience as we carry out this important work. The heavy clay that was excavated during installation has been temporarily spread across the area as part of the initial construction phase. We acknowledge this is not the final presentation of the space.

Next Steps:

The Parks Team, in coordination with Thames Water and Thames21, will soon begin the reinstatement phase. This will include:

• Removal or redistribution of excess clay to improve soil quality and drainage.

• Soil conditioning and grading to prepare the area for planting.

• Reseeding or replanting with appropriate grass and native species to restore the park’s natural character and ensure long-term benefits.

• Ongoing monitoring and maintenance to support successful regeneration of the landscape.

The SUDS installation is designed to improve surface water management and enhance biodiversity in the long term. We are committed to ensuring the park is returned to a high standard and continues to be a valued green space for the community.

Thank you for your message.

I can confirm that the next HSIOSG Area Forum will be held at West Thames College on Thursday, 26th June, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.