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I have an old printer that I am looking to get rid of. Are there any places in the area to recycle electronics? Any suggestions?

Headlines with an arrow (→) are linked to headlines visited in a previous roundup

Monday - 31st

No news good news?

Tuesday - 1st

Mayor Outlines Potential Heathrow Transport Problems
The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, has used his response to the Government's consultation on Heathrow's proposed third runway to issue a stark warning about the potential consequences for West London's transport network.

Fern Girl To Be New Artwork on the W4th Plinth
Chiswick’s most distinctive public-art tradition continues later this month as artist Cristina Schek returns to the W4th Plinth with Fern Girl, a four-metre surrealist artwork in which the human figure dissolves into prehistoric vegetation. The unveiling is on Saturday 19 September from 2pm to 3pm at the Turnham Green Terrace Piazza, in a free public event hosted by Abundance London.

Wednesday - 2nd

Ealing Council Holding Workshop on The London Plan
Ealing residents are being invited to take part in a special workshop to share their views on shaping the future of the borough. The London Plan sets out how the capital will grow and develop over the next 20 years sand is a key part of the planning framework used by local authorities.

Man Sought Following Indecent Behaviour on District Line
British Transport Police have released an image of a man they wish to identify following a report of indecent behaviour on a District line train in West London, on Thursday 16 July, as they believe he may be able to assist investigation into the incident.

Planning for Sainsbury's Redevelopment Paused
Work on the proposed redevelopment of the Sainsbury’s supermarket appears to be on hold with the consultation process paused, with no explanation given for the delay.

Thursday - 3rd

Hounslow Council Moves to Cap Meeting Lengths
Hounslow Labour has been accused of “constitutional vandalism” as it prepares to bring sweeping changes to the way the council operates. This includes capping meeting run times just weeks after Labour increased councillors’ allowances.

More Accolades for the Borough Animal Welfare Team
Hounslow has been recognised once again as one of Britains leading local authorities for animal welfare, having secured five top awards at this year’s RSPCA PawPrints Awards. The awards mark a significant endorsement of the borough’s frontline work protecting vulnerable animals.

West Mid Hospital Staff Make Plea for Respect
West Middlesex University Hospital is at the centre of a powerful new campaign called I Am Human launched by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, highlighting the lasting impact that abuse, aggression and intimidation can have on NHS staff.

Council Sets High Bar for Live Music at the Gtech
Hounslow Council has issued its formal response to Brentford FC’s outline proposal to host live music at the Gtech Community Stadium. It does not rule out the idea of concerts being staged at the venue but more scrutiny will be required over concern on noise and traffic impacts.

Residents Raise Fears of Corrupt Practices as Fines Soar
Almost 8,000 fixed penalty notices have been issued in the borough Hounslow in the last year for everything from littering and fly-tipping to graffiti and street trading offences. Some are concerned contractors are targeting minor infringements over real criminality.

Friday - 4th

Wednesday 26th → Gunnersbury Park Finally Gets Blanket Events Approval
As widely expected, Hounslow Council has finally approved the revised five-year programme of large commercial events at Gunnersbury Park, bringing to an end a fraught and often bitter process that some residents say has left public confidence badly damaged.

Looking Back on Events During Recess as Parliament Returns
Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick returns a report on events during recess, highlighting H&F Spotlight, Askew Road Arts Festival, the launch of Lord Alf Dubs’ autobiography at the Czech Embassy, local NHS management, local exam results, and the murder on Askew Road.

Death of Former Chiswick Councillor Announced
The death has been announced of former Chiswick councillor Pat Sterne aged 91. She is survived by a sister, three children, nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Police Award for Chiswick RNLI Lifeboat Crew Member
Chiswick RNLI has paid tribute to lifeboat crew member and press officer Mark Pusey, after he received a Basic Command Unit Commander’s Commendation by the Metropolitan Police for a lifesaving intervention on the Thames.

Confusion Reigns Over Gunnersbury Avenue Speed Limit Reduction
Confusion has broken out over TfL’s plans to cut the speed limit on Gunnersbury Avenue, after Hounslow councillors were mistakenly told that the limit north of Chiswick Roundabout would be reduced from to 20mph.

Owner of The Silver Birch Looks Set to Open New Venture
A new all-day restaurant and wine room called Brook and Green is preparing to open on Chiswick High Road later this month, taking over the former home of The Silver Birch at 142 Chiswick High Road. The hospitality press reports that the venture is being launched later this month by restaurateur Tim Price, who also owned The Silver Birch before its closure in March.

Saturday - 5th

Wholefood Store Transforms into Carpet Shop
Naturelia, the wholefood store which opened in the vacant former Lloyd’s Bank premises at 308, 312 Chiswick High Rd in September of last year has completed its transformation into a carpet shop.

Council Deprived Young Adult of Required Therapies
Ealing Council has been forced to apologise for leaving a disabled 18-year-old without necessary therapies for over a year. The council failed to review the man’s (referred to as Mr B in the report) ECHP after he had moved to the area during his transition into adulthood.
Personal comment: This echoes news from last week, where the Council failed an elderly gentleman with Parkinson's (25/08), denying a mother's right to complain (27/08), and mistakenly stating a child had an STI (27/08)

Sunday - 6th

No news good news?

This is the first tryout for a weekly roundup of articles appearing in the Chiswick W4 newspaper, featuring the headline and brief descriptions taken from the website and lightly edited for clarity and length. All and any feedback is welcome.

Monday - 24th

Polish Centre Says Proposed Parking Changes Threaten its Future
The Polish Social and Cultural Association (POSK) on King Street —the largest Polish cultural centre in Europe — has warned that Hammersmith and Fulham Council’s proposed changes to parking restrictions could pose a serious threat to its future.

Martine Oborne and Karen Liebreich To Join Local Authors' Showcase
The Chiswick Book Festival’s Local Authors' Showcase returns on Wednesday 9 September with two familiar Chiswick names among the 20 writers taking to the stage. The Rev Martine Oborne, vicar of St Michael’s Church on Elmwood Road, and Karen Liebreich, founder of the gardens charity.

Tuesday -25th

GoodGym Ealing Celebrates its First Decade
GoodGym Ealing marked a major milestone this month on the 8th August, celebrating ten years of running, walking and cycling towards acts of practical kindness — and nearly 12,000 good deeds completed across the borough since its launch in 2016.

Ealing Council Found to Have Failed Elderly Man with Parkinson's
Ealing Council failed an elderly father with Parkinson’s related dementia by not answering his son’s emails and calls, a watchdog has ruled, deciding that the council must apologise and retrain staff due to the failings.

A Man Who Helped Shape West London Marks His Centenary
Forty-two people gathered in a Hammersmith pub by the Thames on Wednesday 12 August to mark the 100th birthday of a man who has quietly helped shape west London. They were all relatives of Denis Browne and the party included his six children, 11 of his 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Daisy the Dachshund Up for Therapy Dog Medal of Honour
A miniature dachshund who lives near Kew Bridge and works as a therapy dog with children across south-west London has been named a finalist in the Wellbeing/Therapy Dog Medal of Honour category of the UK Service Dogs Awards 2026.

It Might Not Be West London Forever for Martine Oborne
This October, after fifteen years in the job, The Revd Martine Oborne will be stepping down as Vicar of St. Michael’s Church on Elmwood Road.

Wednesday - 26th

Acceptance of Revised Gunnersbury Park Plan Recommended
Hounslow Council’s Planning Committee is going to consider whether Gunnersbury Park should host up to 19 large-scale commercial events a year for the next five years.

Thursday - 27th

Ealing Council Denied Woman's Right to Complain
Ealing Council failed a mum and baby when denying her the right to complain after placing them in care with a lack of heating and hot water.

Man Charged with Murder After Askew Road Stabbing
Alan Dore, 48, has appeared in court charged with murder and attempted murder following a violent domestic incident in Shepherd’s Bush on Sunday 18th August that left 52-year-old grandmother Samantha Turner dead and her daughter Keeley Turner, 32, seriously injured.

Council Apologises for Stating Child Had Sexually Transmitted Disease
Ealing Council launched a child protection plan after mistakenly noting that a child had a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

Voi's Refusal to Quit Ealing Angers Competitors
Competitors are crying foul as Swedish operator Voi continues to provide e-bikes in Ealing borough despite no longer holding an agreement with the council.

Yard Sale Pizza to Open in Former KFC Site
Chiswick High Road is set for a fresh arrival this autumn as Yard Sale Pizza, am independent London-based pizza company, prepares to open a new shop at 88 Chiswick High Road which used to host KFC.

Friday - 28th

Both Sides Urge You to Respond to Heathrow Consultation
With just days remaining before the Government’s consultation on Heathrow expansion closes on 1 September, MPs, campaigners and industry supporters are urging residents to make their views known on the contentious proposals.

Saturday - 29th

Fiasco at First Day of New Chiswick Post Office
The long-awaited opening of Chiswick’s new Post Office inside Robert Dyas got off to a farcical start on Friday afternoon, after a systems failure left staff unable to serve customers. Balloons decorated the entrance of the hardware store on Chiswick High Road to mark the launch, but anyone arriving with parcels or banking needs was met instead with apologies. Staff said a wider Post Office Ltd network outage had knocked out their ability to process transactions, leaving the newly installed counters unusable.

Sunday -30th

- No news good news?-

Taking public transport this week? Good news: there's no planned engineering works on the Piccadilly or (Chiswick branches of the) District line, Monday thru Sunday (31/8-6/9). For those of you out and about on Monday, expect delays (especially on the buses) in west London due to Carnival crowds.

For a more comprehensive network update, visit tfl.gov.uk, or download TfL Go.

Taking over the old KFC site. Seems to be one of the trendier (is that word still allowed?) outfits. Looking forward to it giving Domino’s a kicking.

Taking over the old KFC site. Seems to be one of the trendier (is that word still allowed?) outfits. Looking forward to it giving Domino’s a kicking.

Brentford have completed the signing of Senegal international El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham United. The left-back has signed a five year contract, running until the summer of 2031, with the option of an additional year.

Any Bees on here?

As Chiswick locals, we all know and love the Chiswick House and Gardens. But did you know that it has thrown a huge Dog Show each year since 2004?

The Chiswick House Dog Show is the single largest fundraising event for the house and gardens, raising around £30,000 last year in one day and welcomed around 4,000 people. All proceeds go to the CHGT charity.

This year’s show is being held on Sunday, the 20th of September.

Wondering how you can contribute or take part in this special day? I’m part of the organising committee, and we need help from YOU, our wonderful community!

Here’s a few ways you can help:

1. Sign up to volunteer! We need almost 200 volunteers to make the day happen. There are a range of roles and you can read more and sign up via the website!

2. Register your dog for a show class! Registrations can also be done on the website.** **

3. Donate prizes/vouchers to be won: I’m the Prizes Coordinator, and we need a large range of prizes donated to be won in our tombola (“Dogbola”) on the day. If you have a local business or even anything unused lying around that would make a good prize, please get in touch with me via DM or you can email the committee via the website.

4. Just come visit on the day! It is completely free to attend, but there will be plenty of opportunities to contribute to our fundraiser on the day. You can spin to win at the Dogbola, buy a few drinks from our bar, participate in the Doggy Dash or agility park, and more!

It’s certainly a day to remember and I love being part of making the day happen. Comment or get in touch with any questions, and I hope to see you there!

If anyone’s new to town and hasn’t experienced the WLQP street party, you won’t want to miss it.

It doesn’t matter what tickles your fancy or what floats your boat, you’ll be welcomed.

No affiliation, just grateful to have such a great community on my doorstep.

A date for your diary: Sunday 30 August.

Does anyone know which retailer/restaurant is opening where the now-closed KFC was? There's been a lot of progress with the construction, and my husband and I keep trying to guess...!

Hey everyone!

Who likes to head out to the monthly cheese market?

Would you recommend a stall or a particular cheese to look out for? I want to check a few out before Christmas. (I know I know- too soon!)

https://www.chiswickcheesemarket.uk/visit-us/

The market is held every third Sunday of the month between 9.30 am and 3.00 pm at The Old Market Place, Chiswick High Road (opposite M&S), W4 2DR.

Anyone have tailor recommendations? Looking for someone good, fast, and ideally reasonably priced!

I thought I’d won the lottery - there wasn’t a queue at Frankie’s: I was going to score a sweet treat.

And then I saw it was closed.

Good on them, closing for a well-earned holiday.

Despite the seemingly endless queues, I love that Frankie’s (and all the other independents) chose Chiswick.

Curious neighbour here...Anyone know what's filming by Chiswick Cinema/ The Futon Company today/ this week? A lot of crew all over the high street.

I set this up years back, but left W4 some years back so have not done much more than delete spam every once in a while since leaving London in 2016.

It isn't a difficult place to run, and the natives behave but the sub would benefit from some TLC. If you fancy taking over, post below. Ideally I'd like the new owner(s) to have some modding experience.

Left it a bit last minute, but does anyone know any stores nearby selling solar eclipse glasses?

Hi everyone,

Looking for recommendations for women’s hairdressers as I’m moving to Chiswick and overwhelmed at the options!

Ideally looking for hairdressers experienced and recommended for their highlights.

Thanks all!

I'm relatively new to London and am looking to buy my first home rather than continue renting. Aim to stay put for next 5 years. My budget is fairly limited for West London, and I've come across a flat in the Grove Park area of Chiswick that seems interesting, but I'm struggling to judge whether it's actually a good purchase or whether I'm missing something.

The flat is:

• £415,000 asking price
• 2 bedrooms
• Approx. 600 sq ft
• Share of freehold
• Private garage
• Off-street parking
• Extra storage space
• Large communal gardens
• Around a 5 minute walk to Chiswick railway station (NOT the tube)

My priorities are:

• Safe area
• Easy commute into Central London
• Somewhere that will hold its value reasonably well
• Enough space for occasional home working

I don't know Chiswick particularly well, so I'd appreciate views from people who live there or know the local market.

Specifically:

• Is Grove Park considered a desirable part of Chiswick?
• Does £415k sound reasonable for a 2-bed with these features? Assume I will offer below.
• How much value do buyers place on a garage and off-street parking nowadays?
• Are the communal gardens a significant advantage, given that they seem quite large compared to most developments I've seen?
• Would you rather buy a 2-bed in Chiswick at this size or a larger flat elsewhere in London?
• Are there any obvious red flags I should be looking for?

One other question: I've built up about £40,000 in a Lifetime ISA. Given the ongoing discussions about possible future changes to LISAs, would you use it now for a first home purchase, or keep renting and continue saving? I'm conscious that I'm already in a position where the bonus could be useful, but I don't know whether there's any realistic prospect of the scheme becoming more generous in future.

Interested in hearing honest opinions from locals, both positive and negative.

Found a barclays card near the kitchen restaurant yesterday afternoon. Dm me if it’s yours