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 zone is Hillingdon?

Zone 6
Hillingdon is a London Underground station in North Hillingdon in the London Borough of Hillingdon, West London. Located between Uxbridge and Ickenham, it is in Travelcard Zone 6. It is the penultimate station on the Uxbridge branch of both the Metropolitan line and the Piccadilly line.

Which is better housing association or council?

Council House Vs Housing Association-Conclusion A council tends to offer a Secured Tenancy with a Right To Buy your council house. A Housing Association offer Assured Tenancy agreements and you will usually have a Right To Acquire your home at a discount.

Is Hillingdon a good place to live?

Hillingdon is considered to be a relatively safe borough, with crime rates falling by 15% since 2004. An unexpectedly swift rise in crime levels occurred in 2015, but was largely considered to be due to police recording crimes that had previously gone unrecorded, rather than an increase in crimes committed.

Does Uxbridge have underground?

Uxbridge is a London Underground station in Uxbridge in the London Borough of Hillingdon, West London. The station is the terminus of the Uxbridge branches of both the Metropolitan line and the Piccadilly line.

Is Hillingdon a nice area to live?

Does Hillingdon count as London?

The London Borough of Hillingdon ( pronunciation (help·info)) is a large borough in West London, England. It was formed from the districts of Hayes and Harlington, Ruislip-Northwood, Uxbridge, and Yiewsley and West Drayton in the ceremonial county of Middlesex.

Is social housing in Hillingdon worth it?

Social housing (renting from a council or housing association) offers more security of tenure and guarantees of service such as repairs. However housing in West London, and particularly Hillingdon, is in short supply and it is unrealistic that you will get housed through social housing.

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.

What is social housing and housing associations?

Advice and information on applying for social housing, which is housing provided by the council and housing associations. We receive many enquiries from people looking to rent a home in the borough.

What is supported supported housing?

Supported housing allows people with disabilities or mental health needs to maintain or develop their independence and be part of the community. Support can be tailored to meet the needs of the individual, but is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year if required.