| From Ickenham Residents. |
| PayByPhone-only free half hour and resident discounts, and fewer ticket machines. you may not be aware of this info courtesy of RRA Hillingdon’s parking consultation closes on Wednesday “Which parking consultation?!”, you might well ask: the Council has published 117 pages of legal notices, draft traffic orders and maps of yellow lines, and doesn’t ask a single question – and they haven’t tried very hard at all to let you know that it even exists. In September the Cabinet Member approved a consultation on five changes. https://hillingdondocs.uk/decisions/2026/q3/1805-parking-consultation.html Two of them, asking every driver for their number plate and removing ticket machines, aren’t mentioned anywhere in it. Council officers told us machine removal will be consulted on later. Two of Ruislip’s councillors told us it’s part of this consultation, and to mention the Lido in our responses. Even the people running it don’t agree on what it covers. v RRA response https://www.ruislipresidents.org.uk/parking-consultation-answers/ The Council says it publicised the consultation with notices in two newspapers, notices at what it calls “relevant locations”, and one webpage. We can’t find it on the Council’s “Consultations and Surveys” page, on its news pages or on its social media. We haven’t seen a single councillor mention it publicly. The decision that started it all is dated 30 September. It appeared on the Council’s website on 22 October, three weeks later and only after we asked where it was. By then the deadline for councillors to call it in had passed. The documents themselves weren’t the latest versions. The Council told us on Friday afternoon that the corrected versions had only just been sent to its web team. STILL NOT DECIDED OR WRITTEN: • the rules for the new digital version of the Hillingdon First card for parking • how residents would prove they’re eligible, and what happens if you don’t have a smartphone • which ticket machines would be removed • what counts as a “nearby” shop • whether paying cash in a shop would get you the resident rate • what happens at Ruislip Lido • what would be done with your number plate details, and how any cameras would be used WHAT HAS BEEN DECIDED: Paying at a ticket machine, even by card, would no longer get you the discounted resident rate or the free half hour. So we’re being consulted on a scheme whose rules haven’t been written, through a consultation that asks no questions and that most people don’t know exists. You can still have your say, and it takes a few minutes. The Ruislip Residents’ Association’s webpage explains it in plain English, lets you pick the points that matter to you, and sends your response to the Council in your own words: https://www.ruislipresidents.org.uk/parking-consultation-respond/ The deadline is Wednesday 11 November. Please share this with anyone who uses a Hillingdon First card, especially anyone who doesn’t do apps. Article: PayByPhone-only free half hour and resident discounts, and fewer ticket machines: Hillingdon parking consultation closes on Wednesday https://www.ruislipresidents.org.uk/parking-consultation-answers/ Form: Have your say on Hillingdon’s parking plans: respond to the consultation by Wednesday 11 November https://www.ruislipresidents.org.uk/parking-consultation-respond/ https://www.ruislipresidents.org.uk/parking-consultation-respond/ |
Category Archives: Environment
Poo Bins
| From Ickenham Residents. |
| we have been asked to bring this to your attention My name is Zach, and I am a local resident who has launched a non-profit community campaign called “Bin There, Dung That” to raise awareness of and oppose the proposed removal of dog waste bins in Ickenham. The campaign was created in response to concerns from local residents and dog walkers about the impact that the loss of dedicated dog waste bins could have on cleanliness, public spaces, and responsible dog ownership in our village. Our aim is simply to preserve an amenity that many residents rely upon and that helps keep Ickenham clean and enjoyable for everyone. You can find more information about the campaign at: https://bintheredungthat.co.uk https://www.bintheredungthat.co.uk/ I’m pleased to say that the Ruislip Residents’ Association has already kindly supported the campaign by publishing an article highlighting the issue: https://www.ruislipresidents.org.uk/save-our-dog-poo/ https://www.ruislipresidents.org.uk/save-our-dog-poo/ |
Upcoming piling works near West Ruislip
| As part of the ongoing works for the construction of the access road for the West Ruislip Portal Headhouse, there will be installation of Sheet Piles near to the Site Boundary with Network Rail (Chiltern Line). The Sheet Piles are being installed to prepare the ground for the construction of the permanent access road. These works are being carried out during Core Working Hours only (Mon to Fri 8am to 6pm, Sat 8am to 1pm). There will also be the removal of Sheet Piles and reinstatement of the ground around 2 underground water tanks nearer the River Pinn. These works will also be happening during Core Working Hours only. Please see the Map below which shows the locations of the 2 sets of works: |
Harvil Road temporary traffic signals
| Dews Lane junction with Harvil Road – Resurfacing works – Sat 14/11 & Sun 15/11 (9.30am to 3.30pm both days) Following the recent works on Dews Lane junction with Harvil Road there was not time to complete the planned resurfacing of the Bellmouth and Footway. This has now been rescheduled to take place over the weekend of Sat 14/11 & Sun 15/11, with 3-Way Traffic Lights in place between 9.30am to 3.30pm on both days to facilitate these works. Sat 14/11 & Sun 15/11 – (9.30am to 3.30pm) = 3-Way Traffic Lights As the Traffic Management Plans below show there will be 2 Phases to these works, which will take place on the northern side of the junction before swapping to the southern side (allowing access to Dews Lane): |
Opening hours for HS2 Information hub at West Ruislip
| from 2 November to 30 November 2026 it’ll be open 2 November 2pm to 4pm 9 November 2pm to 4pm 16 November 2pm to 4pm 23 November 2pm to 4pm 30 November 2pm to 4pm |
Harvil Road temporary lane closure
Details: Notice of temporary lane closure for surfacing works Harvil Road, Hillingdon
Start Date: 14/11/2026
End Date: 15/11/2026
What to expect:
Traffic management will be in place 9:30am to 3:30pm each day for the duration of these works to control traffic and ensure that operatives can work safely in the carriageway.
Please allow additional time for your journey during these works.
Affinity works in Wallasey Crescent and Copthall Road East
| Information for Road Users Location Copthall Road East and Wallasey Crescent Traffic management Traffic control (multi-way signals) Date Oct 24, 12:00 PM – Nov 1, 6:00 PM Work descriptions Description We’re currently carrying out essential maintenance in your area. This work is part of our ongoing efforts to improve our service to you. During these types of works, there may be some disruption to road users, please factor this into any journeys you make during this time. |
Piccadilly line closures
| PICCADILLY LINE Part closure Cockfosters Uxbridge Minor delays Acton Town Heathrow Terminal 5 Heathrow Terminal 4 Acton Town PICCADILLY LINE: Wednesday 28, Thursday 29 and Friday 30 October, no service between Cockfosters and Uxbridge. Trains continue to operate between Acton Town and Heathrow, all terminals. Use the METROPOLITAN LINE between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge, and ELIZABETH LINE services between Central London and Heathrow. Replacement bus services operate:Service PL4: Acton Town – Ealing Common – North Ealing – Hanger Lane (for Central line and Park Royal) – Alperton (Bridgewater Road) – Sudbury Town (Whitton Avenue East) – Sudbury Hill – South Harrow – Rayners Lane;Service PL5: Finchley Central (for Northern line) – Arnos Grove – Southgate – Oakwood – Cockfosters;Service PL6: Finsbury Park – Manor House – Turnpike Lane – Wood Green – Bounds Green – New Southgate (National Rail) – Arnos Grove; Piccadilly Line: No service between Cockfosters and Uxbridge due to planned engineering work. MINOR DELAYS on the rest of the line while we clear a tree from the track at Ealing Common. Please use the Elizabeth line for journeys between Heathrow Airport and Central London. |
LBH Cabinet meeting on Garden Waste
| From the minutes of the meeting held on 22nd October Minutes: RESOLVED: That the Cabinet: 1) Note the need for changes to the existing Garden Waste Service to increase recycling rates further and ensure best use of public resources. 2) Agree that the Garden Waste Service moves to a consistent fortnightly service for the entire year with 25 collections per year, starting from April 2027; 3) Agree that the service be delivered via wheeled bins; 4) Agree that charges be set on a per bin basis and in the first year at £69 per bin, representing a £8 reduction in charges for entry level (one bin) residents with a charge of £69 for each additional bin; 5) Agree to hire sufficient appropriate vehicles to deliver a bin-based service until such time as suitable Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) with bin lifting equipment are procured (noting an industry 18-to-24-month delivery timescale); 6) Agree the commencement of a procurement exercise for the required replacement of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) to provide this service, noting any associated capital release will be requested once the procurement exercise has completed; 7) Agree the commencement of a procurement exercise for 40,000 bins and their delivery at a value of circa £1.2m, noting this will provide for all existing residents who subscribe, allow some growth and retain a stock for future replacement and growth; 8) Approve a budget virement from the Council’s Capital Contingency budget of £1.2m to create a new capital programme for the purchase of Garden Wheeled Bins and approve the capital release of £1.2m from the newly created capital programme for Garden Wheeled Bins. 9) Delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Residents Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Residents Services, to: a. award the green waste bin contract via a compliant procurement framework; b. finalise the bins design, including colour wording and logo; c. agree and put in place the necessary operational policy framework around wheeled bins, such as property suitability, charges for replacements and placement for collection. Cabinet therefore agreed the recommendations in the report. Item 5 in the minutes |
M25 closure J15 update
Update: M25 junction 15 anticlockwise closures (8pm to 10am)
Connect Plus Services works on behalf of National Highways and Connect Plus to manage, operate and maintain the M25 and its linking roads, including the Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing.
I’m writing to let you know that we have postponed this weekend’s planned closure at M25 junction 15 due to forecast adverse weather conditions.
As a result, the M25 junction 15 anticlockwise carriageway will no longer be closed between 8pm on Saturday 24 October and 10am Sunday 25 October 2026.
Instead, we’ll need to use a contingency closure to complete this work the following weekend. The M25 junction 15 anticlockwise carriageway, above the M4, is now scheduled to close: From 8pm Saturday 31 October until 10am Sunday 1 November 2026
The M25 junction 15 clockwise carriageway and all links between the M25 and M4 will remain open throughout the works.
Diversion route During the closure, M25 anticlockwise traffic will need to exit at junction 15. There will be a fully signed diversion route in place to rejoin the M25 anticlockwise carriageway after the closure: follow the M4 westbound to junction 5 turn around at M4 junction 5 (the Langley Interchange) return on the M4 eastbound to rejoin the M25 anticlockwise via M4 junction 4b
The route will be busier than usual, with residual delays expected on the M25 on Sunday after the closures have been removed.
If you must travel between these times Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey. Travel earlier or later in the day – we’re expecting the busiest time around the M25/M4 interchange on Sunday mornings between 8am and midday.
Where possible Consider alternatives to avoid severe delays, including alternative routes or public transport (i.e., for Heathrow Airport, Heathrow Express, Elizabeth Line). We’ll complete some further works on weekday nights. These closures will take place between 10pm and 6am. During weekday nights, a diversion will be in place to M4 junction 4 and return. M25 junction 15 anticlockwise weeknight closures diversion route map You can find information about this work and updates on the scheme webpage.
https://nationalhighways.co.uk/roads-and-travel/road-projects/south-east/m25-junction-15-m4-junction-4b-bridge-repairs-near-heathrow-airport/
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. For the latest roadworks information, please visit www.nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete this essential work. If you require any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us: By phone: 0300 123 5000 By email: info@nationalhighways.co.uk www.nationalhighways.co.uk Kind regards Ben Evans Scheme Communications Manager
