Category Archives: Issues

Re: hosepipe ban

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As you are probably aware, the hose pipe ban comes into effect today. However, if you qualify, you can be added to the priority.services register and still use your hose pipe (within reason)

More info: https://www.affinitywater.co.uk/priority-services
 

How to apply

Or call – 0345 357 2406

Ickenham Road closure

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A reminder that the following will come into operation this Saturday Saturday 18 July to Sunday 2 August Ickenham Road, Ruislip

Cadent Gas to  temporarily close Ickenham Road, Ruislip,from the junction of High Street to the junction of Church Avenue.

2. Diversion route will be in place via High Street, Kingsend, Ickenham Road.Westbound Closure Only
Nothing in the Order shall apply to prevent vehicular access to premises on or adjacent to the prohibited length of road insofar as access is reasonably practicable without interference with the said works.

3. The temporary restriction will be in operation between 08:00hrs on the 18th July 2026 to 17:00hrs, on the 2nd August 2026 and to such extent as indicated by traffic signs prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.

Road users should assume that the closure has been put into effect only if traffic signs have been erected stating that the road has been closed and the diversion route, if necessary is in place

more info: https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/downloads/file/2948/ickenham-road-ruislip-road-closure

Summer closure of two main London stations

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Two major London stations are set to shut for three weeks this summer as part of a £20million upgrade, with commuters warned to expect disruption.
London Charing Cross and Waterloo East will close from Sunday, July 26 until Sunday, August 16, while engineers carry out major improvement works.
The closures will affect Southeastern services, with trains that normally run into Charing Cross being diverted to London Victoria, London Cannon Street and London Blackfriars instead.
Some services will also terminate at London Bridge.
Passengers are being urged to check their route before travelling, as alternative services will be in place throughout the closure.
Here’s everything we know about the works.
When are the stations closing?
The main closures will last 22 days, from Sunday, July 26 to Sunday, August 16, to coincide with the summer holidays.
But there will also be additional weekend closures before and after for preparation and follow-up work:
But there will also be additional weekend closures before and after for preparation and follow-up work: Saturday, July 18 Sunday, July 19 Saturday, August 22 Sunday, August 23 Saturday, October 10 Sunday, October 11 Network Rail has warned that travel arrangements on these extra closure dates may be different from the main 22-day closure, so passengers should check before setting off.
Why are Charing Cross and Waterloo East closing?
The stations are closing to allow engineers to carry out a major £20million upgrade of the railway between them.
The work will include replacing around 1,800 metres of track and installing 16 new sets of switches and crossings — the equipment that allows trains to move between different tracks.
The new infrastructure will replace equipment that has been in place since 1990, which Network Rail says will help to improve reliability and keep journeys running smoothly.
At Waterloo East, track drainage will also be upgraded to help maintain track quality and allow trains to continue running safely at full line speed.
Meanwhile, parts of Charing Cross station will be rebuilt, with new foundations and surfaces installed at the country end of the platforms to keep them safe and accessible for passengers.
Structural repairs will also be carried out on the 175-year-old Hungerford Bridge, which takes the railway over the Thames, and the pedestrian link bridge between Waterloo East and London Waterloo.
The work will keep the structures open for decades ahead, Network Rail says.
What are the likely disruptions?
No trains will call at London Charing Cross or Waterloo East while work is carried out.
Instead, Southeastern services will be diverted to London Victoria, Cannon Street, Blackfriars, and London Bridge.
Southeastern has warned passengers to expect delays and cancellations.
 

HS2 update: Harvil Road closure cancelled

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Cancelled Harvil Road Night Time Road Closures

– 2 Nights (10pm to 5am) Sat 11/07 & Sun 12/07  

The works that required the Night Time Closure of Harvil Road for 2 Nights this weekend have now been cancelled by HS2/SCS as it has found an alternative method of working that allows for the road to remain open while it carries materials to the track below for Railway Possession works. There are currently no plans to reschedule these works.

BRS closure

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Location: BREAKSPEAR ROAD SOUTH
Reference: KL337MNDEMERGENCY-060726
Status: Works In Progress
Works owner: NET, 08457 11 41 41
Street authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Start date: 06/07/2026
End date: 13/07/2026
Description:
Following a bridge strike, the brickwork has become unsafe for the passage of vehicles beneath the structure.
The works will include the removal of loose brickwork, the installation of temporary support to the affected masonry, and the reinstatement of the structure to a safe condition

HS2 update: Harvil Road closure

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From HS2

HS2 Works Notification: Full weekend night time road closure on Harvil Road – 11 to 12 July 2026  

We previously wrote to you to let you know that the work dates on 23 and 24 May 2026 had been postponed. 

The new dates have been confirmed.

Harvil Road will be closed between Saturday 11 July 10pm to 5am and Sunday 12 July 10pm to 5am.

Vehicles will be diverted along Harvil Road, Moorhall Road, Denham Avenue, A40 and B467 Swakeleys Road.   

For further details about these works, please follow this link. https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/full-weekend-nighttime-road-closure-on-harvil-road/#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=64bd2f63-da7c-40c3-9d37-606798110000

HS2 update: Harvil Road closure

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From HS2

We’re writing to let you know about some planned works that we will be carrying out in your area.

HS2 Works Notification: Full weekend night time road closure on Harvil Road – 11 to 12 July 2026

We previously wrote to you to let you know that the work dates on 23 and 24 May 2026 had been postponed. 

The new dates have been confirmed. Harvil Road will be closed between Saturday 11 July 10pm to 5am and Sunday 12 July 10pm to 5am. Vehicles will be diverted along Harvil Road, Moorhall Road, Denham Avenue, A40 and B467 Swakeleys Road.  For further details about these works, please follow this link.

HS2 Drop-in 2 July

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FROM HS2

We would like to invite you to a community drop-in event.

Date: Thursday 2 July 2026 Time: 4pm to 7pm
Venue: Ickenham United Reformed Church, Swakeleys Road, Ickenham, Uxbridge UB10 8BE

Our engagement team and construction specialists will be available to update you and answer your questions about HS2 construction progress in Hillingdon.  

Drone footage will also be used to show how construction is progressing across all HS2 sites in Hillingdon.  

We look forward to meeting you.

TfL weather disruptions

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From TfL

Customers travelling on the afternoon of Tuesday 23 June, and on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June are advised to check before they travel and to consider if their journey is necessary, as some rail and Tube services may be disrupted due to the very high temperatures forecasted this week. London Overground and Elizabeth line services are likely to be most affected.

Customers who need to travel are advised to consider travelling at quieter times, to allow more time for their journey, and to carry water with them. London buses are expected to run as normal.
 
We are working to minimise any disruption as much as possible. 

Please check before you travel 
https://tfl.gov.uk/tube-dlr-overground/status/
 or use our travel tools to help you plan your journey.https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/?cid=email_FINAL_CON_HOT+WEATHER-journeyPlannerCTA