Supporting the Old Station House Protest and the Mulberry Centre
Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick
Andy Slaughter with Julie Quinn at the Mulberry Centre
October 23, 2026
Last weekend I joined the Grove Park Group and residents in a demonstration against the development of the Old Station House pub into flats. The pub has been closed since 2023, and an application has now been made to change the use of the building and turn it into a residential property. The site has been in community use for more than 150 years and has played an important part in the Grove Park community.
I agree with residents that it would be a great loss to see the pub converted to residential use, particularly as it is well located by the station and the only pub in immediate area. I hope that the pub will be able to remain as a part of the community for many years to come. Any comments or objections to the application can be submitted here by the 6th of November.
On Tuesday evening I had the pleasure of giving a speech at the CPS’ 40 th Anniversary reception. The event was held at The Law Society Hall and there were four former Directors of Public Prosecutions in attendance, including our previous Prime Minister Keir Starmer. It was a great event with a video montage showing the founding of the CPS right up to present day. There was also a speech from the current Director of Public Prosecutions, reflecting on the highlights of the CPS’ history and how it has changed over the years.
On Thursday I attended the Fleet Air Arm awards at the Commons. The event was to honour outstanding achievements in the Royal Navy aviation and was sponsored by Keith Knowles who operates his successful hotel and pub business from Hammersmith. I was very pleased to go along and support the event.
On Friday morning I visited the Mulberry Centre in Isleworth. The centre has been serving Hounslow and the wider community for 25 years, offering support for people with cancer, those at the end of their life, or family and friends who are bereaved. They offer therapy, support for those affected by cancer, information workshops, wellbeing classes, and social events. The Mulberry Centre is a vital service for our local community, and I was delighted to meet with Head of Client Services, Julie Quinn, who showed me around.
Best wishes,
Andy
andy@andyslaughter.com
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