FAQs

No special experience or qualifications are required. We are looking for a diverse group of residents from across the borough, and all voices are welcome regardless of background or expertise.

Participation is flexible. You will be asked to take part in occasional surveys or discussions (either online or in person). There is no fixed time commitment, and you can choose which activities to take part in.

While this is not a paid role, your feedback will directly influence local decision-making and help shape the future of the borough. Occasionally, there may be small incentives for taking part in certain studies or focus groups.

Not quite. While both involve public input, the Residents’ Panel is a more structured and ongoing way to collect feedback from a representative group of residents, rather than one-off consultations.

Your feedback is used to help the Council improve services and inform policy decisions. All responses are confidential and typically reported in anonymised or aggregated form unless you consent otherwise.

No. Your identifiable personal data will only be shared with Hounslow Borough Council if you have provided explicit consent. Otherwise, data is shared in a way that protects your identity.

Panel members are selected to reflect the diverse population of Hounslow. This includes collecting demographic data to ensure a wide range of perspectives are represented fairly

Yes. Participation is entirely voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time by contacting SMSR Research at info@smsr.co.uk. Your data will be securely deleted unless required for legal compliance.