Councillor Tom Bruce

Planning Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 4 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Hounslow Planning Committee met to discuss several planning applications, including a large mixed-use development at the Sega Site on the Great West Road, and the redevelopment of Griffin Park, the former Brentford Football Club stadium. The committee approved the Sega Site development, after adding a condition to reduce parking provision, and also approved the Griffin Park redevelopment.

Cabinet Vice-Chair

Cabinet - Tuesday, 2 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Hounslow Council Cabinet met on 2 September 2025, and Councillor Tom Bruce, Deputy Leader of the Council, chaired the meeting in the absence of Councillor Shantanu Rajawat. Key decisions included approving an additional licensing scheme for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) across the borough, endorsing the Hounslow's Heart Business Improvement District (BID) Proposal and agreeing to hold a ballot, and approving a £0.926m capital budget for the council-resourced Electric Vehicle Programme. The Cabinet also discussed health integration, performance reporting, a residential project, an autism strategic plan, financial monitoring, treasury management, and delivery plan monitoring.

Planning Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 7 August 2025 7:00 pm

The Planning Committee of Hounslow Council met on 7 August 2025, to discuss several planning applications, including a major redevelopment project at 1 Burlington Lane, Chiswick, and temporary use requests for Gunnersbury Park. Councillors approved the Burlington Lane development despite concerns about its impact on heritage assets, and approved the temporary use of Gunnersbury Park for a music event, while also considering applications related to Rivers Academy and a certificate of lawfulness for 10 Almorah Road.

Borough Council Member

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

The Hounslow Borough Council met to discuss a range of issues, including licensing policies, scrutiny reports, and community concerns, and also to appoint a new chief executive. The council approved the updated Statement of Licensing Policy, noted the Scrutiny Annual Report, declared war on waste criminals, supported the free school meal extension, and committed to putting culture at the heart of its growth strategy. Mandy Skinner was appointed as the new chief executive and returning officer.

Cabinet Vice-Chair

Cabinet - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 7:30 pm

At a meeting of the Cabinet of Hounslow Council, members discussed the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, school organisation, children's care, dog control, the council's financial strategy, and extra care housing. The cabinet approved a new Public Space Protection Order for responsible dog ownership, and agreed to progress plans for extra care housing at Nene Gardens. They also noted the progress made on the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, and the financial challenges facing the council.