Amritpal Mann - Councillor for Hounslow (Heston East)

Councillor Amritpal Mann

Independent Heston East

Council: Hounslow

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Committees: Licensing Panel (Member) Borough Council (Member) Licensing & General Purposes Committee (Member) Heston and Cranford Area Forum (Member)

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Councillor Amritpal Mann has demonstrated a consistent commitment to community engagement and addressing local concerns within the Heston and Cranford area, with a growing emphasis on data-driven decision-making and addressing systemic inequalities.

Key Themes and Priorities: Mann's work revolves around several key themes: community well-being, addressing social and economic disparities, advocating for improved services (particularly transport), and promoting data-driven decision-making. He consistently emphasizes the importance of community engagement and collaboration with local organizations.

Evolution of Focus: In 2024, Mann's focus was primarily on chairing the Heston and Cranford Area Forum, facilitating discussions, and advocating for increased community engagement. He addressed immediate resident concerns and supported local organizations. In 2025, while maintaining his commitment to community engagement, his focus broadened to include more systemic issues. He began to critically evaluate council policies, particularly transport, and highlighted the need to address wage disparities and the impact of environmental factors on mental health. This suggests a shift towards a more analytical and policy-oriented approach, supplementing his initial focus on direct community engagement.

Significant Contributions (Especially Recent Years): In 2025, Mann's most significant contributions include his vocal criticism of the council's transport policy, emphasizing its inadequacy in reducing emissions and supporting electric vehicle infrastructure. His concerns about the potential unintended consequences of successful fly-tipping clearance and residents' fear of reporting antisocial behavior also demonstrate a nuanced understanding of community issues. His highlighting of wage disparities in Hounslow and referencing studies linking environmental factors to mental health showcase his commitment to addressing systemic inequalities and promoting evidence-based solutions. His statement that >Hounslow was poorer than the rest of London and was continuing to fall behind, failing to catch up and doing nothing to address those issues underscores his concern about the economic well-being of his constituents. His support for community projects like Heston in the Community and his interest in their methods for measuring success also demonstrate a commitment to effective and impactful community initiatives. In 2024, his active chairing of the Heston and Cranford Area Forum and his advocacy for organizations like Sea Change West London were key contributions to fostering community engagement.

Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest: A consistent pattern throughout both years is Mann's dedication to the Heston and Cranford area. He consistently attends relevant meetings and actively participates in discussions related to the area's well-being. He also demonstrates a consistent interest in community engagement and collaboration with local organizations. His advocacy for data-driven decision-making and his focus on addressing social and economic disparities are also recurring themes in his work. His attendance at Licensing & General Purposes Committee meetings in both years, though without documented specific action, suggests an ongoing interest in licensing and related matters.

Yearly Activity Timeline

In 2025, Councillor Amritpal Mann actively participated in council meetings, focusing on transport policy, community concerns, and wage disparities. He consistently emphasized the importance of data-driven decision-making and community well-being. He criticized the council's transport policy as inadequate for reducing emissions and addressing electric vehicle infrastructure needs, stating >As it stands, I shall not be supporting it, Madam May. At the Heston and Cranford Area Forum, he supported the idea that the Council's success in clearing fly-tips might inadvertently attract more fly-tippers. He also raised concerns about residents' reluctance to report antisocial behavior due to fear and lack of confidence in police action. Mann showed a keen interest in community projects like Heston in the Community, inquiring about their methods for measuring success and aligning them with council templates. He highlighted the potential of Meadowbank as a community center and the befriending service to improve wellbeing. He also drew attention to the disadvantage faced by residents due to lower average incomes in Hounslow and referenced Canadian studies linking proximity to major roads and air particulates to mental health issues. Towards the end of the year, he addressed wage disparities in Hounslow, arguing that >Hounslow was poorer than the rest of London and was continuing to fall behind, failing to catch up and doing nothing to address those issues. He also submitted apologies for absence from the Budget Setting Meeting on February 25, 2025, which was noted again in May. He attended the Licensing & General Purposes Committee meetings in July and August, but the available documentation does not indicate that he spoke or took any specific action during the meetings.

Monthly Activity in 2025

During the November 25th Borough Council meeting, Councillor Amritpal Mann addressed wage disparities in Hounslow. He used data from the agenda pack (page 46) to argue that Hounslow is poorer than the rest of London and is falling further behind. He expressed concern about declining real wages and the widening gap between Hounslow and the rest of London, stating that being above the national average was insufficient due to factors like rent increases. > ...Hounslow was poorer than the rest of London and was continuing to fall behind, failing to catch up and doing nothing to address those issues.

Meetings in November 2025
Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7:30 pm - 25 November 2025

Councillor Amritpal Mann focused on wage disparities in Hounslow. He referenced graphs on page 46 of the agenda pack, highlighting the median annual wage and real wages. He argued that these graphs demonstrated that Hounslow is poorer than the rest of London and is falling further behind.

...Hounslow was poorer than the rest of London and was continuing to fall behind, failing to catch up and doing nothing to address those issues.

He expressed concern that real wages were declining and the gap between Hounslow and the rest of London was widening. He also stated that being above the national average was insufficient, given the impact of factors like rent increases.

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

42 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Licensing Panel Member

Licensing Panel - Monday, 22 December 2025 7:30 pm

The Licensing Panel is scheduled to convene to address a premises licence variation application, and to appoint a chair. The main item for consideration is an application to vary a premises licence for 299-303 Chiswick High Road, which has drawn objections and support. Councillors will also be reminded of the need to declare any interests they may have in the matters to be discussed.

December 22, 2025
Licensing Panel Member

Licensing Panel - Monday, 8 December 2025 7:30 pm

The Licensing Panel was scheduled to convene to consider a request from the Chiswick Flower Market to amend their temporary street trading licence, and to discuss related representations and objections. Councillors were also expected to note the guidance from the Monitoring Officer on declaring any interests.

December 08, 2025
Borough Council Member

Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7:30 pm

The Hounslow Borough Council meeting included discussion of the council's long-term vision, treasury management, and committee appointments. Councillors were also scheduled to consider motions relating to the Lampton Group[^2], tenant wellbeing, and gambling reform. Additionally, the council was asked to approve a waiver to a councillor attendance rule.

November 25, 2025
Heston and Cranford Area Forum Member

Heston and Cranford Area Forum - Tuesday, 7 October 2025 7:30 pm

The Heston and Cranford Area Forum met to discuss community issues, hear presentations, and address resident concerns. The forum heard a presentation from SheWise, a charity supporting vulnerable women, and received updates on waste and recycling plans, as well as transport initiatives in the borough. Residents raised concerns about public transport, cycling infrastructure, traffic, and community facilities, with councillors responding to questions and committing to action on various issues.

October 07, 2025
Borough Council Member

Borough Council - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:30 pm

The Hounslow Borough Council met on 16 September 2025, and among other things, noted the State of the Borough 2025 report, approved the Hounslow Youth Justice Service Plan 2024-2027 (updated 2025), and agreed to participate in a flexible voting pilot for the May 2026 local elections, subject to government approval. The council also discussed tributes to the late Councillor Sukhbir Singh Dhaliwal, petitions, licensing policies, scrutiny reports, the appointment of a Chief Executive, appointments to committees, and motions on waste, child poverty, and culture.

September 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

80 decisions · Page 1 of 16

Appointment of Chair

From: Licensing & General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 27 August 2025 6:30 pm - August 27, 2025

...to appoint Councillor Farhaan Rehman as Chair.

Recommendations Approved

Review of a Personal Licence (1)

From: Licensing & General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 27 August 2025 6:30 pm - August 27, 2025

...to revoke the personal licence of Personal Licence Holder (1) following a hearing to review the licence due to a relevant offence conviction and failure to notify the authorities.

For Determination

Review of a Personal Licence (2)

From: Licensing & General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 27 August 2025 6:30 pm - August 27, 2025

...to revoke the personal licence of Personal Licence Holder (2) due to a relevant offence conviction and failure to notify the authorities.

Recommendations Approved

Additional Information for the Meeting

From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 22, 2025

...to approve recommendations regarding appointments to committees and other bodies, including changes to Cabinet membership, Planning Committee leadership and membership, and representation on external organizations, while also delegating authority to the Chief Executive for ensuring political proportionality in future appointments.

Recommendations Approved

Date of Next Meeting

From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 22, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 42

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 80