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Handy person needed this week/weeked

Hi, we need someone to fit a TV onto a wall. We have the bracket but the old braxket needs to be removed and new one fitted and TV put on the wall. It's a plaster board wall so really need someone with experience, who knows what they are doing! With the correct tools/wallplugs Many thanks

Apple Leiper ● 19h1 Comments ●

Hammersmith flyover tunnel!

Interesting to see it being discussed in the Local Plan, how about getting a bridge sorted first? Its like learning English without A,B,C’s!

John Bird ● 2d27 Comments ● 10m

Thanks to Richard Jennings from John Todd

i thought this might get missed in the front page article and as i have always been impressed with how super helpful Richard seems to be thought i would re-post it here:-"Richard Jennings - A valued Community MemberCouncillors are advised that they cannot intervene in Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) matters as they are ‘quasi- judicial matters’Richard though can provide valuable guidance and advice on such matters without charge. His email address is ‘parking@rjen.uk’It's been a bumper year for Richard’s hobby of helping people fight unfair Penalty Charge Notices.  It all started in 2007 when he received a PCN for parking outside his house.  Hounslow claimed that he had violated the suspension that his neighbours had organised in connection with their move away from Chiswick, but he was actually helping the neighbours on that day. Hounslow rejected two appeals, so Richard did more research and submitted a 4-page appeal to the adjudicators. Hounslow took one look at it and decided not to contest it.  Case won - PCN cancelled!Richard started to use that experience to help others, and so far this year he has helped in a record 58 cases. He says he doesn't work miracles, but there are often obscure processes that can unlock difficult cases.  For example, if a PCN should have been posted to a driver but never arrived, the penalties can rapidly increase, but Richard can advise how to get a court in Northampton (Traffic Enforcement Centre) to wind back the excessive penalties and enable the PCN to be appealed. Users have advised me how thorough and helpful they found Richard.Sincere thanks Richard for this valued public service.Cllr John Todd"http://www.chiswickw4.com/default.asp?section=info&page=councillorsblog284.htm

Ceinwen Mailvagnam ● 1013d5 Comments ● 1h

The state of the world is making me awfully depressed

The state of the world, economy and politics in making me awfully depressed. Can anyone enlighten me as to what the solution might be?

John Bird ● 9d35 Comments ● 2h

Turnham Green Station

How lovely it is to have the Piccadilly Line stopping at Turnham Green this weekend. Now all we need is to have the Piccadilly and District Lines stopping simultaneously and permanently, and Turnham Green would be the new Baron's Court... it's a Turnham Dream, I know!

Richard Evans ● 7d21 Comments ● 2h

Hounslow ebike - FOI

If anyone interested I have response to Freedom of Information request about the selection process for Voi and Forest.  The request covered - 1. Details of the complete process and criteria used for the recent selection andappointment of Voi and Forest bikes and e-scooters to operate in theborough.2. Copies of any formal proposals, bids, or tender documents submitted by Voiand Forest in relation to their appointment.3. Details of the process and reasons for the deselection or removal of LimeBikes from the borough’s rental scheme.4. Copies of all internal and external communications, meeting minutes, reports,and decision-making documents related to the selection of Voi and Forest,and the deselection of Lime, from 1 January 2023 to the date of this request.

Philip Hodges ● 13d10 Comments ● 3h

I have a question about the lake in Chiswick house grounds

Why does the lake level fluctuate so much?Including sometimes flooding the path?What controls the lake level?

Simon Pedley ● 4d6 Comments ● 3h

SOTG  Junior School Railway Footbridge

Can someone please tell me if the footbridge has reopened yet?

Pete Johnson ● 6h1 Comments ● 5h

Leaves

I live in a heavily treed part of Bedford Park, and for many years I’ve tried to be a considerate neighbour and responsible member of the community by sweeping the fallen leaves from the pavement outside my home. I’ve always disposed of them in my own garden waste bin — at my own cost. I also clear the pavement outside my property in winter after snowfall or when it's icy, to help keep it safe for pedestrians.Last year, I noticed that Hounslow Council didn’t start leaf-sweeping in my area until December. In the meantime, it was really upsetting to see how slippery and dangerous the pavements became — I know of several neighbours who were genuinely anxious about walking in the area. I reported the issue several times via StreetMap, but nothing changed.Recently, I read that some residents in the borough have started sweeping the leaves into the gutter instead of using their own garden bins, arguing that it's the council’s responsibility to remove them. I tried this myself last week, but was quickly challenged by two people (not my immediate neighbours). They said I was potentially obstructing drainage and could even face a fine, and that by sweeping the leaves, I was letting the council "off the hook" from doing their job.I tried to explain that, in my experience, the council hasn’t increased their efforts regardless of whether residents help or not. And I honestly thought a clear, safe pavement was better than slippery leaves — even if it means some water pooling in the road.Now I’m genuinely unsure what’s the right thing to do. I don’t want to create more problems or upset people, but I also don’t feel comfortable doing nothing when I can see the hazard to pedestrians. Is there any guidance or advice on how residents can handle this responsibly — both legally and in terms of community values?

John Day ● 5d31 Comments ● 5h

Closure of Strand on the Green footbridge...

Does anyone know why the pedestrian bridge by Strand on the Green school has been closed? There is no sign on there to say why or for how long, and Hounslow website update says that it is not due to be to shut until 2026/27 for refurbishment.

Rhian Williams ● 61d12 Comments ● 6h

Hammersmith nude muders.

I just found the following link to a substantial feature from the January 2025 MailOnline dealing with the unsolved murders of 8 women in the Hammersmith district between 1959 and 1965.                                                                  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/.../Jack-Stripper-serial...

Neil Milkins ● 2d9 Comments ● 18h

Last minute request for a live-in dog sitter

Asking for friends who are about to head off for a week and have just had their dog-sitter cancel on them. Looking for recommendations or suggestions. It's in Bedford Park.

Bruce Hammal ● 2d5 Comments ● 21h

Burliington Lane Towers: Sadiq Khan is trying to foist this on us

https://www.chiswickw4.com/default.asp?section=info&page=conplan231burlingtonlane.htm I have objected using the CGI image produced by Old Chiswick Protection Soc and ChiswickW4.com. This is an obscene proposed development. Totally destructive of the Strand riverside houses and St Nicholas Church. Please object: https://glaplanningapps.commonplace.is/planningapps/P-2024-2610Thank you.

Una-Jane Winfield ● 7d11 Comments ● 1d

Labour getting desperate?

Despite having more seats in the house than you can shake a stick at,now they want to snaffle the votes of 16 and 17 year olds.I don't think this is a good move and I think it's a cynical measure.They can't buy alcohol,get married,get a mortgage,join the armed forces without the consent of parents and have very little life experience in many cases.Still,the way Labour are going,the move may backfire on them,you never know.

Keith Iddon ● 87d103 Comments ● 1d

Lost small pouch

I have lost a small bronze colour pouch from Boodles with three rings in it on Turnham Green Terrace or The Avenue this afternoon. One of the rings is a family wedding ring so of great sentimental value. Please let me know if you have seen it. Thanks.

Johanne Coker ● 1d0 Comments ● 1d

Bus broken down king st stay away. Wednesday

Right next to cycle lane grid lock.

Paul Brown ● 5d5 Comments ● 2d

Robert Jenrick - Lack of integration

Does Robert Jenrick’s comments about Hansworth equally apply in reverse for the white gated estates in the Home Counties of Surrey, Berkshire and elsewhere?

Philip Hodges ● 5d13 Comments ● 2d

Home of Modern Makers Festive Fayre, 1st Nov, Catholic Centre, 11-5

It’s never too early to promote a Festive Fayre (especially ours!)Home of Modern Makers was formed by 6 Designer friends when the independent gift shop in Ealing, where we all sold our work, closed suddenly in 2023.Sharing our wealth of experience and creativity we have, over the past 24 months, created a series of West London Pop Up Markets.Sadly when we visited Chiswick last December, Storm Darragh battered London that day and although our Traders all made it to the Catholic Centre, footfall was definitely down. But FEAR NOT, we are resilient and are returning to Chiswick on 1st November with our Festive Fayre. We will be bringing you a collection of unique gift ideas from 18 carefully curated Designers including Ceramics, Prints, Jewellery, Textiles, Handknitted Children’s Wear and Vintage Collectibles to name a few.Many of us have sold at Green Days (The Bedford Park Festival) and know, first hand, how wonderful Chiswick folk are in coming along and supporting local events.Your custom is always hugely valued and appreciated and we’d LOVE to see you on the day Chiswick Festive FayreSaturday 1st November, 11-5pmChiswick Catholic Centre2 Duke’s Avenue CHISWICK W4 2AEThank you and any bumps up would be greatly appreciated

Lorna Kyle ● 2d0 Comments ● 2d

Burlington Lane closure

As a local resident we have had no notification of the works from Cadent and TFL. The first I knew of it was a sign on the bus stop on Friday evening.Still not aware of full details.

Chris Lucy ● 14d22 Comments ● 3d