Hillingdon Council approves six priorities until 2030

Hillingdon Council's Cabinet has approved a four-year strategic roadmap that sets out six priorities to shape policy until 2030. The plan aims to make the council more accessible for residents, focus on housing provision, and improve core services.

Six Guiding Priorities

The six priorities, announced by Hillingdon Council, are designed to be clear and straightforward for residents. Council Leader Cllr Steve Tuckwell stated that the ambition is to make Hillingdon an even better place to live, work, and invest. A central theme is being 'brilliant at the basics', which encompasses maintaining clean public spaces, ensuring reliable waste collections, and taking enforcement action against those who harm local communities. This approach has already seen a fly-tipper's truck crushed after the vehicle was caught dumping waste on a residential road in Ickenham.

The council also plans to improve accessibility by simplifying how residents access services, enhancing digital offerings, providing clear information, and responding more quickly. Another priority addresses the borough's housing shortage. Hillingdon Council intends to support the delivery of affordable homes, improve existing housing conditions, and hold landlords accountable for poor standards. The council acknowledges an evidenced unmet housing need, with a current supply of deliverable housing sites estimated at 2.5 years, falling short of the standard five-year requirement.

Further priorities include protecting vulnerable residents and listening to community views to shape council actions. The council also aims to drive local prosperity by promoting Hillingdon as a location for investment, supporting high-growth industries, and revitalising town centres. Finally, the plan includes supporting young people's development through expanded apprenticeships and ensuring access to necessary technology, working with educational institutions to provide quality learning opportunities.

Enforcement Action

As an example of the council's commitment to enforcement, a Ford Iveco flatbed truck was seized and subsequently crushed on 3 September. The vehicle was caught leaving waste on a residential road in Ickenham. Hillingdon Council's anti-social behaviour team used the authority's CCTV network to locate the truck, which was then seized in Hayes.

Deputy Leader of the Council, Cllr Richard Mills, commented that the priorities focus on delivering for residents by getting the basics right, including cleaner and safer streets, better roads, and well-maintained parks and green spaces.

Next Steps

Hillingdon Council will publish a full plan in the coming months detailing the specific methods for delivering these six priorities.