| From HS2 HS2 Works Notification: Update on night works at West Ruislip We wrote to you in November last year, to let you know about night works taking place adjacent to the Golf Course at West Ruislip. In order to continue these works, we need to undertake some additional activities within what is known as a Network Rail ‘Possession’ which means that we can undertake works when the trains are not using the Chiltern Line track. These are generally overnight. Late on Saturday the 15th of January into the 16th of January we will be re-locating the hoarding line adjacent to the railway line, this will be done using hand tools predominantly and so is not expected to cause any inconvenience or disruption. There will be some vegetation clearance undertaken to facilitate this, which will be done as quietly as possible by hand. Ickenham Road HS2 Utilities Works January 2022: HS2 (through their contractors SCS) are undertaking a series of essential Utilities works in 2022 in advance of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) travelling from near West Ruislip Tube Station under the ground in a tunnel to Old Oak Common in Acton. Any present Utilities along the route (such as gas, electricity, water and sewerage pipes) have to either be diverted or be renewed or reinforced so that the vibration from the movement of the TBM travelling underneath them will not cause breakages and damage to the existing pipework. In Ickenham Road these works have been split down into 7 Phases, with Phase 1 starting next Monday 10/01/22 where the central reservation on Ickenham Road outside of West Ruislip Tube Station will be removed. This is expected to take 2.5 weeks, and then the remaining Phases of works will follow on from each other consecutively. The details of these 7 Phases of works are as follows: Ickenham Road Utility Works (Utility diversion works including removal of the central reservation, excavation, installation and reinstatement of 12” Cadent gas main. Installation of Water valves and spiking of UKPN cable) Phase 1 – 10/01/22 to 26/01/22 – Traffic Management (TM) = Narrow Lanes (removal of central reservation) Phase 2 – 27/01/22 to 02/03/22 – TM = Contraflow, Footway Closure and 2 Stand-alone Pedestrian Crossings Phase 3 – 02/03/22 – 30/03/22 – TM = Contraflow, Footway Closure and Stand-alone Pedestrian Crossing Phase 4 – 31/03/22 to 20/04/22 – TM = Narrow Lanes and 2 Stand-alone Pedestrian Crossings Phase 5 – 21/04/22 to 25/05/22 – TM = Contraflow, Footway Closure and 2 Stand-alone Pedestrian Crossings Phase 6 – 26/05/22 to 29/06/22 – TM = Contraflow, Footway Closure and 2 Stand-alone Pedestrian Crossings Phase 7 – 30/06/22 to 05/08/22 – TM = Narrow Lanes and 2 Stand-alone Pedestrian Crossings (reinstatement of central reservation) HS2 has carried out community engagement activities with local residents, businesses and other key stakeholders such as TfL and local schools in the area to advise of these works. As there are no road or lane closures expected we do not foresee any delays to traffic movement in this area, and we have made it clear to HS2 that we expect Ickenham Road to remain open to 2-way traffic flow throughout the duration of these works, and access for pedestrians will also be maintained. Please note that LB Hillingdon Officers have been extensively involved in meetings with HS2 and their contractors to streamline these works as much as is possible in order to get the best solution available for our residents and road users in this area, and we will be closely monitoring the works when they happen to ensure that HS2 and their contractors keep to the agreed schedule and to expedite the works if at all possible. |
HS2 one-on-ones
| FROM HS2 We are holding virtual one to one sessions for you to learn more about HS2 works in Hillingdon and Northolt. HS2 and their contractors would like to invite you to book an appointment. The sessions are a chance to learn more about works in the Hillingdon and Northolt areas. The 15-minute appointments are available on: • Monday 10 January, from 4pm to 7pm When registering, please specify your area of interest and postcode. Topics available include: Works in your area Highways and traffic Noise and vibration Utility works Community engagement Other (please let us know if you have other queries) You can book a slot via the HS2 website, please click here: https://www.hs2.org.uk/events/hs2-scs-in-hillingdon-and-northolt-virtual-one-to-one-meetings-4/ Further joining instructions will be sent to all registered attendees closer to the time. |
Guidance for hospital visitors
Here is some information about visiting at Hillingdon and Mt Vernon Hospitals:
New visitor guidance for hospitals in NW London
Published on: 31st December 2021
From Friday 31 December, we have introduced new visiting restrictions in our hospitals due to the high number of Covid-19 infections in the community.
Please see guidance below across all hospitals in NW London and visit the relevant hospital website for further information.
To keep everyone safe, we can only permit visitors in exceptional circumstances, including:
– Visiting a child
– Visiting a patient at the end of their life
– As a birth partner
– As a carer
Before coming to visit a patient in hospital in exceptional circumstances, please contact the ward or unit to confirm you are able to visit. In areas or on wards where there have been several cases of Covid-19, greater restrictions may be in place.
We know how difficult it is to be separated from friends and family, and we will do everything we can to help you to stay in touch with loved ones (visit the hospital websit for more information). We are regularly reviewing our visiting policies and hope to be able to allow more visitors into hospital when it is safe to do so.
Every patient has different needs and we know there are occasions where we need to adapt our visiting policy. Please speak to your patients’ care team to discuss the best approach.
Carers
Carers are welcome to come to hospital to support patients’ health and social needs. A familiar carer or supporter is not considered a visitor. We can provide carers with a carers’ passport so that each patient’s main carer can be identified easily.
Accompanying someone to a hospital appointment or to A&E
Visitors are not currently permitted to come to outpatient appointments or A&E apart from in exceptional circumstances such as:
– where a patient has a regular carer who needs to come to hospital to support their health and social needs – particularly dementia, learning disabilities or autism
– children (anyone under 16) who need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Safety measures for visitors coming to hospital
If you are coming into hospital in exceptional circumstances, you must:
– wear a surgical face mask at all times. Masks are provided at the entrances to our hospitals
– use hand sanitiser or wash your hands as you enter the hospital and when entering or leaving wards,
Clinics and units
– maintain a safe distance from others
– follow any one-way route signs
These safety measures apply even if you have had the Covid-19 vaccinations and booster.
If you are experiencing any symptoms of Covid-19, you must not come to hospital
We advise all visitors to take a lateral flow test or PCR before coming into hospital and to only come in if the test is negative and you have no symptoms. You can order a free supply of lateral flow tests from the government website or call 119.
Planning updates 04-01-2022
Latest planning decisions, applications and appeals (if applicable). Click on the link or download the pdf. The pdf gives you direct links to the LBH planning and appeal search pages.
Help the council with its budget
Each year the council must consider and agree a balanced budget for its services and the amount of local council tax to be raised from residents and businesses, to help fund this budget.
In considering its options for 2022/23, the Council is keen to hear the views of residents and local businesses on its budget proposals.
For information about the Council’s Budget Proposals and to have your say about them, please click on the link below:
HS2 Local Works Updates
FROM HS2
Works are ongoing at our sites at Harvil Road and Newyears Green Lane.
From 4 January 2022, we will be carrying out activities for the construction of the following assets:
• Treatment area south of the Chiltern Line railway
• New bridge over the Chiltern Line railway
• Copthall tunnel
• Northern sustainable placement area
• Harvil Road realignment
We will only carry out works agreed with the London Borough of Hillingdon and will adhere to the agreed working hours, noise and vibration limits.
Estimated Start Date 04/01/2022
Estimated End Date 26/03/2022
more info https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/works-update-at-our-sites-on-harvil-road-and-newyears-green-lane/
HS2 Works Notification: Utility works at High Road and Ickenham Road
We wrote to you recently to let you know that we would be carrying out utility relocation works from 6 December 2021 to 28 May 2022, near West Ruislip train station. However, we need to reschedule these works which will now take place from 4 January 2022 to 28 May 2022.
These works are to prepare for the start of tunnelling in 2022.
During the first phase of these works, we will be clearing some vegetation and removing the central reservation which will help to facilitate the second phase of the works and maintain two-way traffic flow at all times. Estimated dates are 4 to 21 January 2022.
During the second phase, we will be carrying out the main utility works which includes excavation, installation and reinstatement of the gas mains and installation of water valves. Estimated dates 24 January to 30 April 2022.
In the final phase we will reinstate the central reservation and pedestrian crossing. Estimated dates 2 to 28 May 2022.
Please see below for more information about locations and the works we will be carrying out over the next few months.
In order to carry out these utility works safely:
– a footpath diversion will be in place including a temporary pedestrian crossing either side of the work area
– the cycle path will be closed for the duration of these works
– the West Ruislip bus Stop S and Stop M will be suspended and temporarily moved to a safe location.
Your utility services will not be affected.
You may notice periods of increased noise during these works. We would like to apologise in advance for any disruption or inconvenience this may cause. Every effort is being taken to keep disruption to a minimum.
More info: https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/works-update-at-our-sites-on-harvil-road-and-newyears-green-lane/
Planning updates 15-12-2021
This week’s planning decisions, applications and appeals (if applicable). Click on the link or download the pdf. The pdf gives you direct links to the LBH planning and appeal search pages.
Hillingdon hospital rebuild roadshow
Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is taking its plans to build a new hospital for Hillingdon to you, with a series of virtual events.
We want to hear from you and get your feedback to help shape the plans ahead of submitting a planning application in April 2022.
Read on below for more details on when the events are being held and how to book yourself on.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-hillingdon-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust-38119440213#events
Or, you can visit our website. https://thh.nhs.uk/redevelopment/
When are these events being held?
We’ve got three dates booked in so far. Details of each – including a link to book – are included below:
Tuesday 18 January 2022, from 6pm to 7pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-new-hillingdon-hospital-roadshow-registration-213802768837
Thursday 3 February 2022, from 6pm to 7pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-new-hillingdon-hospital-roadshow-tickets-217934777787
Thursday 17 February 2022, from 6pm to 7pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-new-hillingdon-hospital-roadshow-tickets-217939692487
Click here to book your place
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-hillingdon-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust-38119440213#events
Covid jabs now at Hillingdon Hospital
| The Hillingdon Hospitals Trust has opened a new public Covid-19 vaccination hub, at Hillingdon Hospital, and there are plenty of appointments available – either book online https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/or walk in. The new centre will help roll out of the Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters that are vital to keeping everyone in our community safe. But we need your help. Please could you help share information about this service with your contacts and encourage your friends, neighbours, colleagues and family to come and have their vaccination at Hillingdon Hospital. More information is below and attached are posters / social media assets that you are welcome to use. If you would like more information or additional materials, please contact the communications team at: thh-tr.communications@nhs.net. About the hub: The hub is located on Pinewood Ward at Hillingdon Hospital, and can be accessed via a dedicated external entrance through the car park just off Royal Lane, so that visitors do not need to go through the main hospital building. We are offering the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine, and can provide first and second doses to anyone 16 or over, as well as boosters for adults over the age of 18. The hub is open between 8.30am and 7.30pm, seven days a week. Walk-in appointments are available. Appointments can also be made through the National Booking system https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/. Pre-bookable booster appointments are currently being offered to anyone over the age of 30, and the system will be updated on Wednesday 15 December to allow those over the age of 18 to book for their booster. In the meantime, over 18s are welcome to access booster vaccines through walk-in appointments, provided it has been at least 3 months (91 days) since their second dose. Please note that we still require anyone attending our sites to wear a clean surgical mask, maintain social distancing, and wash/sanitise hands regularly. This helps us to keep everyone safe. Current vaccine eligibility: Anyone over the aged 16 or over can have a vaccine. People aged 18 or over should have their second dose from 8 weeks after their first dose. Most people aged 16 or 17 should have their second dose from 12 weeks after their first dose. Anyone aged 18 or over can get a booster vaccine from 3 months (91 days) after their second dose. Vaccines are effective way for us to combat the virus – they save lives. If you have any questions or concerns about the vaccine, there is a wealth of information available on the NHS Coronavirus Vaccination webpage and the Government’s website. |
Utility works at West Ruislip
From HS2
On the 29, 30 and 31 of December 2021, we will be carrying out steel fixing works on the tunnel portal area at our West Ruislip site.
These works will be done within our site boundary at 11 meters below ground level therefore, we do not anticipate any noise or disruption.
Steel fixing is the activity that takes place to create many of the steel support structures that are used in the construction of the railway, the work comprises a crane lifting materials into the excavation below ground and then operatives manually fixing these lengths of steel in place.
Every effort is being taken to ensure that these works are carried out in the least impactful way. We will ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum. for more info
https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/notice-of-works-at-west-ruislip-portal-site/
Ickenham Residents' Association 