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Hillingdon Council
News London has published 6 stories involving Hillingdon Council, from July 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Council & Politics · All LondonHillingdon Council reconsiders rent hikes after shop owner protest
Hillingdon Council is reconsidering plans to increase shop rents by over 100 percent following a protest by local business owners. While the council will consider not backdating rent increases, shop owners walked out of a meeting expressing dissatisfaction.
All London4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Council & Politics · All LondonHillingdon Council Opposes Heathrow Expansion Plans
Hillingdon Council has formally stated its opposition to the government's draft Heathrow Expansion Policy Strategy, arguing it prioritises a third runway over assessing its justification. The council proposes adding a fifth 'Community Impact Test' to the government's criteria.
All London3 min readTrust 66 · Craft 64 · Hype 25
Council & Politics · All LondonBarnet Council’s rejected High Barnet flats face faster approval under new planning rules
Barnet Council’s December 2025 rejection of 283 flats at High Barnet Underground Station may now be harder to defend under new planning rules. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner’s policy requires councils to approve developments within a 10-minute walk of transport hubs unless strong evidence justifies refusal. The scheme was later approved by City Hall after a mayoral call-in.
All London5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 87 · Hype 30
Council & Politics · LondonHillingdon Council blocks 30-year racing centre lease renewal after talks stall
Hillingdon Council has refused to renew the lease for the West London Racing Centre, a volunteer-built facility in Pole Hill that has run STEM workshops and holiday activities for children since 1994. The centre says new terms would force it to close on weekdays, ending council-funded programmes.
London5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 83 · Hype 21
Council & Politics · LondonHillingdon cuts school exclusions by 23 percent as national rates rise
Hillingdon Council recorded 33 permanent exclusions in 2024/25, a 23 percent drop from the previous year. Northwood School has avoided exclusions entirely for three years, using de-escalation techniques and a dedicated space for SEN pupils to reduce disruptions.
London5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 87 · Hype 25
Council & PoliticsHillingdon Council Fights Mayor's Housing Targets
Hillingdon Council has formally opposed the Mayor of London's draft London Plan, citing concerns over proposed housing targets that would see 61% of new homes built on the borough's Green Belt. Council leaders state this allocation is the largest in the capital and disproportionate to other boroughs.
3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 35