| from HS2 We’re writing to let you know about some planned works that we will be carrying out at our West Ruislip Portal site. HS2 Works Notification: Notice of sheet piling works at West Ruislip Portal site – 22 June to 29 August 2026 From 22 June to 29 August 2026 we will carry out sheet piling works within our West Ruislip Portal site, north of the Network Rail line and south of the Ruislip Golf Course. We will work during core hours, 9am to 6pm Mondays to Fridays and 9am to 1pm Saturdays. We will monitor increased noise levels during the piling installation activities. We apologise for any disruption this may cause. After the sheet pile installation works, we will continue with the following activities that are part of the Ickenham Stream diversion: Excavation works (July 2026) Drainage and reinforced concrete works (August 2026) Pipework installation (September 2026) Backfilling and sheet pile removal (October 2026) Shaft construction (November 2026) We will keep you updated as the work progresses. For further details and copy of the notification, please follow this link. https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/notice-of-sheet-piling-works-at-west-ruislip-portal-site/#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=5916298b-5c6f-4269-8f8d-ce0e0eb30200 |
Category Archives: Issues
Even more upcoming strike action
| From 00:01 until 23:59 each day on Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 June, planned strike action by RMT Tube drivers will take place. Impact on Tube services During the strike action, no service is expected on the Circle line, Piccadilly line, the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate, and the Central line between White City and Liverpool Street. Service is expected across all other Tube lines on both days. However, there will be disruption to journeys and service levels will vary across the London Underground network. On both days, there will be limited service before 06:30 and customers should complete their journeys by 21:00. Normal service is expected on Monday 1, Wednesday 3 and Friday 5 June. |
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| Buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and Trams During these strikes, buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and trams will be running as normal but are expected to be busy. Plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check before you travel. You may find it easier to walk or cycle some journeys. Our website has information on cycling in London, including our Santander Cycle Hire cycles and our cycleway routes, and walking options for journeys in Zone 1. |
HS2 noise barrier update
Noise Barrier Installation at West Ruislip – 01/04 to 31/12
Piling ahead of the Installation of the Noise Barriers in now complete from Copthall Tunnel to West Ruislip.
From April 2026 the Noise Barrier Panels have begun to be installed during Core Working Hours (Mon to Fri – 8am to 6pm & Sat 8am to 1pm).
Update – As of 01/06 (under the new main consent for this area) Installation of Drainage ahead of where the Noise Barriers will be installed has been consented to take place during Core Working Hours only (Mon to Fri 8am to 6pm & Sat 8am to 1pm).
Need age-related help?
| We have been contacted by AGE UK Hillingdon Harrow and Brent about a service they offer This service is volunteer led and they are able to offer various support including Accompanying to appointments, Collecting prescriptions, Helping with Paperwork, Telephone support, I.T. Training amongst other things. Please do refer to them and they will try their best to assist the over 60s through this support. more info https://www.ageuk.org.uk/hillingdonharrowandbrent/our-services/good-neighbours-service-(hillingdon)-e921e6ab-e38e-ee11-a81c-000d3a2649ae/ |
More upcoming strike action
| From 00:01 until 23:59 on Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 June, planned strike action by RMT Tube drivers will take place, affecting all Tube services. A service is expected on most Tube lines on both days. However, there will be disruption to journeys and service levels will vary across the London Underground network. On both days, services that do run are expected to start late and finish early. Some disruption is expected during the early mornings on Wednesday 3 and Friday 5 June, as we return our services to normal. Buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and Trams During these strikes, buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and trams will be running as normal but are expected to be busy. Plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check before you travel. |
Ickenham Road closure
| This road will be closed as follows: Ickenham Road Jul 18 – Aug 16 company Cadent Gas The road will be closed from Church Road to Ruislip High Street Diversion is via Church Road and Manor Road to Ruislip High Street It is hoped the works will not last beyond 25th July |
Hounslow East restrictions
| from TfL On Monday 1 June, there will be no step-free access to/from the eastbound platform at Hounslow East while we carry out planned maintenance work on one of the lifts. To access the Piccadilly line from Hounslow East during this time, take a westbound train to Hounslow West and change there for eastbound services. For a step-free exit at Hounslow East from Heathrow or Hounslow West, continue to Osterley and return on a westbound service. Alternatively, take bus routes 81, 203, 222, H32 or H98 from stop A from Hounslow West station to nearby Hounslow Bus Station. Step-free access to westbound Piccadilly line services will remain unaffected during this time. Plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check before you travel using TfL Go or our website. We are sorry for any disruption this might cause to your journey. |
Upcoming strike action
| Planned strike action by RMT Tube drivers affecting all Tube services will take place between Tuesday 19 and Friday 22 May. A service is expected on most Tube lines. However, there will be disruption to journeys and service levels will vary throughout the week. Tuesday 19 and Thursday 21 May Morning – normal services expected until mid-morning Mid-morning – some disruption to journeys as services start to reduce ahead of strike action starting After midday – disruption to journeys expected on all lines and Tube services that do run will finish early Wednesday 20 and Friday 22 May Morning – disruption to journeys expected on all lines. Tube services that do run will start later than normal After midday – continued disruption to journeys throughout the afternoon and evening as we return the service to normal Evening – normal service Buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and Trams During these strikes, buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and trams will be running as normal but are expected to be busy. Plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check before you travel. |
Come to our AGM on April 24th
| Invitation to our members Our AGM will take place on Friday 24th April in Ickenham village hall Swakeleys Rd the meeting will commence @ 8 p.m. We hope to see you there Please bring along the Agenda which was included in our last newsletter |
HS2 update
| Completed Thames Water Tankering Operation on Harvil Road – 2-Way Traffic Lights near Harvil Farm Thames Water have completed the repair of the burst sewer pipe that had required them to reintroduce Tankering Operations along Harvil Road towards the end of last week. The Temporary 2-Way Traffic Lights located between Harvil Farm and HS2 Gate 1 Site on Harvil Road were removed by Mon morning 13/04 along with the Tankering Operation that had been taking place. Ongoing PROW U43 Permanent Fence Installation – 23/03 to 29/05 HS2/SCS are removing the existing wooden hoarding and replacing with permanent Fencing along PROW U43 where the Flood Compensation Area (FCA) is located off Breakspear Road South. These works started from w/c 23/03 and are expected to be completed by 29/05. The works will be completed by removing one piece of hoarding, then installing the permanent Fencing in its place. The PROW will remain open, and Marshalls will be present to ensure works stop to allow pedestrians past safely. The PROW will remain open at all times. Updated Noise Barrier Installation at West Ruislip – 01/04 to 31/12 Piling ahead of the Installation of the Noise Barriers in now complete from Copthall Tunnel to West Ruislip. Installation of Drainage ahead of where the Noise Barriers will be installed remains ongoing and has been consented to take place Mon to Sat between 8am & 6pm (between Copthall Tunnel & Breakspear Road South) and during Core Working Hours (between Breakspear Road South & West Ruislip). |
Ickenham Residents' Association 