Gerald McGregor - Councillor for Hounslow (Chiswick Homefields)

Councillor Gerald McGregor

Conservative Chiswick Homefields

Council: Hounslow

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Chiswick Area Forum (Member) Borough Council (Member) Licensing & General Purposes Committee (Member) The Thomas Layton Collection (Trustee) Hou (Member) Licensing Panel (Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

33 meetings · Page 1 of 7

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 were scheduled to convene to discuss a temporary street trading licence for Chiswick Flower Market. The panel were also due to appoint a chair for the meeting and were reminded of the need to declare any conflicts of interest.

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
Hou Member

Hounslow Community Safety Partnership Board - Thursday, 23 October 2025 3:00 pm

The Hounslow Community Safety Partnership Board convened to discuss crime trends, drug strategy achievements, and community safety initiatives. The board reviewed the Safer Communities Dashboard, highlighting crime levels and public perception, and discussed the progress and future priorities of the Hounslow Drug and Alcohol Partnership Board. Members also acknowledged the successes of the White Ribbon Action Plan and agreed to proposed initiatives for its third year.

October 23, 2025
Chiswick Area Forum Member

Chiswick Area Forum - Monday, 13 October 2025 7:30 pm

The Chiswick Area Forum met on 13 October 2025, with Councillor Jack Emsley as Chair. The agenda included an introduction to the Chiswick Flower Market, an update on dockless e-bike hire, and an open forum for members of the public to raise local concerns. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss ongoing issues and track their progress.

October 13, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

63 decisions · Page 11 of 13

Council Tax Support Scheme: Reference Report to Borough Council from the Meeting of the Cabinet held on 11th February 2025

From: Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025

...to adopt a revised Council Tax Support Scheme for the financial year 2025/26 and a transitional hardship policy with £1.5m allocated, delegating finalization and implementation to the Executive Director of Finance and Resources.

Recommendations Approved

External Audit Completion Report 2023/24

From: Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025

...to note the unqualified opinion on the Council’s Pension Fund accounts, the disclaimed audit opinion on the Council’s main financial accounts, and the audit findings, and to approve the audited Statement of Accounts 2023/24.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Interim Chief Executive

From: Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025

...to appoint Mandy Skinner as Interim Chief Executive, Returning Officer, and Electoral Registration Officer until a permanent Chief Executive is recruited, and to initiate the recruitment process for a permanent Chief Executive with the assistance of Executive Search agents.

Recommendations Approved

Budget 2025-26: Reference Report to Borough Council from the Meeting of the Cabinet held on 11th February 2025

From: Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025

... the Borough Council of Hounslow approved the General Fund revenue budget for 2025/26, resulting in a 4.99% increase in council tax, agreed to various recommendations made by the Cabinet, and did not accept a proposed amendment from the Conservative Group.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 33

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 63