Good news, Hounslow

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Good news, London

With its rich cultural mix and strong sense of community, Hounslow is the place to be. Discover the positive changes coming where you are.

Hounslow is diverse and vibrant, with a thriving creative scene for local taste makers. With thriving high streets, excellent transport links and beautiful green spaces, there are loads of reasons to love Hounslow. And here’s the really good news, it’s getting even better.

Read on for more good news, brought to you by the Mayor of London.

From Bedfont Lakes to Gunnersbury Park, great things are happening in Hounslow.

Hounslow in numbers: positive change that works for you

9,280

pupils receiving Free School Meals every day (approximately) (1)
+900

young people have accessed quality mentoring support (2)
11.5 per cent

reduction in violent crimes resulting in injury (3)

7,129

trees planted since 2016 (4)
5,350

people have received training to help them find well-paid, quality jobs (5)
36 per cent

reduction in harmful NOx emissions since 2016 (6)

(1) Source: Department for Education / Greater London Authority, learn more about the Mayor’s free school meals programme

(2) Source: New Deal for Young People Mentoring Grantees, learn more about the New Deal for Young People

(3) Source: MPS recorded crime data - 12 months ending August 2025 compared to the previous 12 months, learn more about policing and crime in your area

(4) Source: Greater London Authority, find out more about the Mayor’s tree planting programme

(5) Source: Greater London Authority, learn more about how the Mayor is supporting work and training

(6) Source: Greater London Authority, learn more about London’s air quality

Be a part of the great things happening around you.

What’s happening in Hounslow

Get where you want to go with the Superloop

Superloop buses are connecting outer London like never before. Find out how SL9 and SL10 are connecting Hounslow to Heathrow, Harrow and beyond.

Supporting local small businesses

Need help to start or grow your business in Hounslow? Find out how we’re providing support and resources to help you achieve your goals.

Participants at London and Partners business event

New artist studios opened at Chiswick House and Gardens

Contributing to a vibrant and inclusive community, the studios are providing affordable workspaces for local artists and makers as part of Hounslow’s Creative Enterprise Zone.

The Deputy Mayor of London Justine Simons visits Chiswick House and Gardens to open new studio spaces.

Climate action and healthier environments for schools

Thanks to funding from the Greener Schools Pilot, we’re helping schools in Hounslow to deliver and educate young people net zero initiatives.

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