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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.
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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.
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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.
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