The Hanworth Area Forum met on Thursday, 15 October 2026, to discuss a range of local issues, including community projects, infrastructure improvements, and environmental concerns. Key decisions included the continuation of efforts to improve pedestrian safety at Muller Roundabout and ongoing discussions regarding school coach routing.

Matters Arising from the Last Forum

Several resident concerns raised at the previous meeting were addressed. Regarding the lack of lighting between a car park and a school, Councillor Conrad Brown, a newly elected councillor for Hanworth Village, stated that the school would investigate the lighting situation and that staff and security would provide support in the interim. The issue of flags remaining in place on Swan Road after Remembrance Sunday was also raised, with Councillor Tariq Mehmood confirming that highway teams had removed flags attached to lamp posts. An update on proposals for pedestrian crossings on the A316 slip roads indicated that this matter is linked to the Muller Roundabout Action Plan, which would be discussed later in the meeting. The Hounslow Borough Community Brass Band's query about affordable performance and rehearsal space at the proposed redevelopment of the MOD site in Feltham was met with a commitment from Councillor Mehmood that the council would support community engagement to ensure local needs are understood. Finally, a resident's concern about small plastics being mixed with general waste at recycling centres was addressed, with clarification that a segregated collection system is in place, except for flats above shops. At the Feltham Household Waste Recycling Centre, plastics are collected separately unless contaminated.

Community Spotlight

The forum heard from Reverend Jane Palmer of All Saints Church¹, who outlined the church's vision to become a community hub. The church has secured a grant of over £394,000 from Historic England for roof and lantern restoration and is awaiting news from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a project to trial a community space in the Narthex area. This funding would support building work and a year of community events, including a toddler group and a community café. Reverend Palmer highlighted the church's existing activities, such as a craft club, an over-50s club, a motorbike club, and a women's group, all aimed at building community for people of all faiths and none.

Nic Moore presented a spotlight on the Friends of Hanworth Air Park². This newly formed group aims to preserve and promote the heritage, history, biodiversity, and ecology of the air park. Their next project, pending approval, is to clear and make visible one of the large circular concrete installations, identified as compass swings used for calibrating aircraft. The group's logo features the Graf Zeppelin airship, a biplane from the Whitehead Aircraft Manufacturing Company, harebells, skylarks, and a bat, representing the park's diverse heritage and wildlife. Membership is currently free until the end of the year, after which it will be £10 annually.

Action Plan Updates

Councillor Adrian Page provided an update on the Muller Roundabout³ Action Plan, stating that Transport for London (TfL) had no further updates and that any future schemes were dependent on securing third-party funding. Hounslow Council has requested TfL consider installing additional signage to improve driver awareness of the crossings.

Councillor Johan Lindsten discussed the Portland Brook⁴ and Feltham Hill Brook, noting that the Environment Agency had provided a presentation on water loss at a previous forum. The council is awaiting further information from the Environment Agency regarding a desktop study. As regular updates are unlikely, this item will be removed from the action plan for the time being, with the next scheduled update in April 2027.

Councillor Tariq Mehmood provided an update on school bus issues. Following a meeting with Hounslow Council, discussions have taken place with the school coaches' coordinator and their travel planning representative. The next step is to arrange a meeting between school representatives, local council, and relevant council officers to discuss routing options and potential solutions.

Councillor Conrad Brown gave an update on the fly tipping and litter action group. Following concerns raised by residents of Hanworth Village, councillors and officers are supporting residents to establish local action groups to coordinate efforts, improve understanding of site ownership, and clarify reporting routes and clearance schedules. A community meeting is planned to agree on a programme of collective actions, and residents are encouraged to continue reporting issues through Fix My Street, their local councillors, or the council's customer service team.

Following the updates, a 15-minute discussion period allowed residents to suggest items for the action plan. Ideas included community fun days, making the area prettier and more lighter, community gardening projects, and exploring transportation support for older residents.

Open Forum

During the open forum, several residents raised local concerns. Nick, a resident, highlighted the poor condition of the footpath along the A316 between Castleway and Park Road, including a disintegrated fence. Councillor Page committed to looking into the matter and exploring potential community safety grants. A lady in the front row raised concerns about the removal of play equipment in Bear Road and South Road parks, stating it was unfair to teenagers. Councillor Tariq Mahmood indicated he had previously discussed this matter and would provide an update within weeks. A gentleman raised concerns about the level of council funding for community events, citing a street party on Winchester Road that cost over £1,000 but only received £250 from the council. Councillor Adrian Page acknowledged the points raised and suggested continuing the conversation with him afterwards. Nick also raised concerns about the effectiveness of CCTV at Hanworth Air Park during an incursion of travellers. Councillor Page stated he was awaiting a response from the CCTV centre. Christine Wilson raised concerns about overflowing bins in Bear Road and Swan Road, stating that a bin had been removed and not replaced, leading to a disgraceful situation. The councillor confirmed he had escalated the matter and would push for the bin to be reinstated. Mr. Davis reiterated a concern from the previous meeting about the timing of road cleaning after leaves fall, questioning why Chiswick was prioritised. The response indicated that the timeline is data-driven and based on resident reporting, encouraging more reports from Hanworth. A question was raised about the state of Feltham Pond, and it was agreed that an update would be provided at the next meeting, with information to be sought from the Friends of Feltham Green and the parks team. Finally, a lady suggested contacting local schools in Hanworth to implement a school-led litter picking initiative, similar to what she had observed in Feltham, and also asked about flyers to help residents stack recycling boxes properly. Councillor Page agreed to take this on as an action item.

Any Other Business

No other business was raised by councillors. The date of the next meeting was confirmed as 10 December 2026.