Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Residents' Services Select Committee meeting on 6 November 2025.

The committee was scheduled to discuss the budget and spending report, the annual performance report, a review of footway parking, the draft community safety strategy, the infrastructure funding statement, and the statement of licensing policy. The meeting also included a review of the forward plan and work programme.

Draft Community Safety Strategy

The committee was scheduled to review and comment on the draft Community Safety Strategy for the borough. According to the Res Services Select Committee Community Safety Strategy consultation Oct 25, the Residents' Services Select Committee acts as a Crime and Disorder Committee, as defined in the Crime and Disorder (Overview and Scrutiny) Regulations 2009, and carries out the bi-annual scrutiny of decisions made in connection with the discharge by the responsible authorities of their crime and disorder functions. The document Community Safety Strategy Draft states that the Safer Hillingdon Partnership, which includes the London Borough of Hillingdon, the Metropolitan Police, National Probation Service, London Fire Brigade, the Integrated Care Board, and the Safer Neighbourhood Board, developed the strategy based on a strategic needs assessment and a public survey. The strategy identifies four priorities:

• Safer Neighbourhoods: Addressing crime and anti-social behaviour.
• Violence Against Women and Girls: Pursuing perpetrators, supporting victims and raising public awareness.
• Serious Violence: Reducing knife crime and gang-related violence.
• Preventing Harm and Safeguarding Communities: Strengthening early intervention and disrupting extremist activity.

The strategy also outlines plans for a Hillingdon Enforcement Safety Panel and an Integrated Offender Management Panel.

Review of Footway Parking in Priority Areas

The committee was scheduled to hold a witness session regarding its review of footway parking in priority areas. According to the Review Cover Note, this session was to include key officers from the council's Transportation and Parking Enforcement teams.

The Scoping Report - A Review Of Suspended Parking Zones In Hillingdon includes a list of roads in Hillingdon exempted from footway parking enforcement. The report stated that the review would focus on priority roads near schools, GP surgeries and shopping parades, and those with known accessibility concerns, including roads where parking enforcement is currently suspended. The report also noted the following terms of reference for the review:

1. To review footway parking arrangements on a small number of priority roads near schools, GP surgeries and shopping parades, and those with known accessibility concerns for pedestrians, including roads where parking enforcement is currently suspended.
2. To check the clarity and adequacy of signage and information for residents and visitors.
3. To examine how enforcement currently operates on these roads, including those with suspended enforcement, and identify any gaps or inconsistencies.
4. To consider simple, practical improvements such as better signage, clearer mapping, and digital tools to support enforcement.
5. To look at good practice from other London boroughs.
6. To make initial recommendations to Cabinet on how to improve safety, accessibility and enforcement in these priority locations, establishing a policy framework for any wider review of this across the Borough in the future.

The report also included a Footway Parking Exemptions Spreadsheet listing locations exempt from footway parking enforcement.

Infrastructure Funding Statement 2024-2025

The committee was scheduled to discuss the Infrastructure Funding Statement (IFS) 2024-2025. According to the IFS Select Committee Standard Report, the IFS outlines how funding from developer contributions has been collected, allocated, and spent to support infrastructure delivery across the borough.

The IFS Report includes information on the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), Mayoral Community Infrastructure Levy (MCIL), and Section 106 planning obligations. It provides data on receipts, expenditures, and future spending priorities.

Key data from the IFS 2024/2025 includes:

• Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL): In 2024/25, £736,385.09 was collected in HCIL receipts, with £589,108.07 allocated to strategic CIL and £110,457.76 to neighbourhood CIL.
• Mayoral Community Infrastructure Levy (MCIL): In 2024/25, £566,969.77 was collected in MCIL receipts, with £544,291.04 paid to TfL and £22,678.73 retained for administration.
• Section 106 Planning Obligations: The opening S106 balance on 1 April 2024 was £28,959,000, with £5,095,000 in total income and £5,029,000 in total expenditure for the year.

Statement of Licensing Policy Consultation

The committee was scheduled to discuss and provide comments on the updated draft Statement of Licensing Policy. According to the Licensing Policy Residents Services Select Committee Report 06.11.25docx, the council is required to review its statement of licensing policy every five years. The current policy was adopted in January 2021 and is due for review before January 2026.

The report states that there have been only minor changes to legislation and guidance since the last review, and the proposed changes are mainly administrative and to aid clarity. The proposed changes are listed in the 08 - APPENDIX - DRAFT 2026-31 Statement of Licensing Policy for 18.09.2025 TO USE and include:

• Amendments to relevant dates, team names, typographical errors and statistics.
• New paragraphs and sections added, such as Environmental Best Practice, Agent of Change Principle, Counter Terrorism, Spiking, 'Ask For Angela' and Pavement Licensing.
• Further details and clarity being provided in existing sections relating to Integration with other Strategies, Representations, Planning, Remote & Internet sales and Protection of Children from Harm.
• Amendments and updates to legislation, technical standards and examples of measures detailed in Appendices.

Budget and Spending Report

The committee was scheduled to receive an update on the 2025/26 Month 5 budget position relevant to the select committee. According to the Budget Report - Residents Services November 25- M5, service operating budgets that fall within Resident's Services are forecasting a net overspend of £8.8 million against normal operating activities, a £2.1 million adverse movement from Month 4.

The report includes a breakdown of the Residents' Committee's Month 5 budget monitoring position by portfolio and service area. It also provides information on transformation capitalisation, savings trackers, and risks and mitigations.

Annual Performance Report 2024/25

The committee was scheduled to discuss the Annual Performance Report for 2024/25. According to the Annual Report 2024-25 Residents Services Select Committee, the report outlines the performance cycle and shows corporate performance for 2024/25 across the Residents Services.

The Annual Performance Report 2024-25 Residents Services Select Committee presents a detailed account of how Hillingdon Council is performing across its core service areas, with a clear emphasis on putting residents first. The report reflects a council that is actively responding to significant challenges such as rising demand, financial pressures, and evolving community needs while maintaining a strong commitment to service quality, accountability, and resident wellbeing.

The report also integrates future indicators from the newly introduced Local Government Outcomes Framework (LGOF).

Forward Plan

The committee was scheduled to review the Cabinet Forward Plan. According to the Forward Plan Cover Report, the forward plan sets out key decisions and other decisions to be taken by the Cabinet collectively and Cabinet Members individually over the coming year.

The Nov 2025 Forward Plan Public lists the following items for consideration in November 2025:

• West London Waste Plan Regulation 18 Consultation
• Housing Strategy
• Reports from Select Committees
• Public Preview of matters to be considered in private
• Private Sector Housing Improvement Programme
• Review of the Out of Hours Noise Service
• Annual Lettings Plan

Work Programme

The committee was scheduled to review its work programme. The Work Programme Cover states that the committee's meetings start at 7pm and the witnesses attending each of the meetings may include representatives from external organisations.

The Work Programme lists the committee's meeting dates and potential topics for future meetings.