What does Hillingdon Council do?
Hillingdon Council is one of the 32 London boroughs which run most of the day-to-day services across Greater London. As the council, we are responsible for housing, social services, street cleaning, waste disposal, roads, local planning and many arts and leisure services.
What county is Hillingdon in?
Middlesex
Hillingdon belongs to the historic county of Middlesex. The borough of Hillingdon was created in 1965 by the amalgamation of the former borough of Uxbridge with the urban districts of Hayes and Harlington, Ruislip-Northwood, and Yiewsley and West Drayton.
Is Hillingdon a London Borough?
Hillingdon is the second largest London borough by area, located 14 miles west of central London. It has Heathrow Airport on its boundaries, making it the gateway to the UK.
What is the crime rate in Hillingdon?
79 crimes per 1,000 people
Crime and Safety in Hillingdon. Hillingdon is among the top 20 safest boroughs in London. The overall crime rate in Hillingdon in 2021 was 79 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to London’s overall crime rate, coming in 9% lower than the London rate of 87 per 1,000 residents.
Is Uxbridge rough?
Uxbridge town centre – 1,672 The crime rate in Uxbridge’s town centre is a ridiculous 1,098 crimes per 1,000 residents. That’s because the area has so many people going through who son’t live there, and more than half of all crimes are thefts.
Is Hillingdon in the ULEZ?
Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) The North and South Circular Roads themselves are not in the zone. This is part of the commitment by the Mayor and TfL to help every Londoner breathe cleaner air.
Which borough has the lowest crime rate in London?
Richmond
Richmond and Twickenham have been considered as the safest boroughs in 2021. Richmond is the safest place to live in the capital. It is a calm, welcoming village with beautiful riverside café’s, shops, pubs, 100 parks and 140 hectares of Metropolitan Green Belt area.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Hillingdon?
Hillingdon council housing associations develop homes for affordable rent, shared ownership, supported living units, and sheltered housing. You can apply for housing directly to a Hillingdon council housing association or through the council. The housing association may carry out eligibility checks which include:
How does Hillingdon decide what housing to allocate?
The Hillingdon council determines priorities for allocating housing through The Housing Allocation Scheme. All area councils are required to have an Allocation Scheme by law. This ensures that housing is prioritized to those who are most in need.
What are the qualification requirements to get a council house in Hillingdon?
The qualification criteria to be accepted onto the housing register are based on your residence in Hillingdon, your income, assets and savings, and your behaviour in current and previous properties. To apply for a council house in Hillingdon you need to be accepted onto the housing register.
How do I report a crime in Hillingdon?
Visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/report for a full list of what you can report. Our contact centre is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm (unless otherwise stated below) and provides assistance on the following services.