No Break from Politics and Looking Forward to 2024 |
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Chiswick Homefields councillor Gerald McGregor reports back
February 4, 2024 Reporting Back: Council Work Reporting Back: Crime and Policing More common crimes This larceny on a grand scale creates problems in a well The local council can play a pivotal role in advocating for increased resources and technological upgrades to enhance the police force's ability to respond promptly to urgent situations, thereby addressing a critical aspect of public safety and protecting our businesses. On a wider point Cllr Ron Mushiso (Conservative Candidate for the London Assembly) and I believe the police should be given further support to carry out Stop and Search in our Borough. Susan Hall AM (Conservative Candidate for Mayor of London) has already pledged £200 million to support our Met Police in tackling crime. These recent events have brought to the forefront the need for a critical revaluation of the police and crime situation in Hounslow. The challenges faced by the borough demand collaborative action from both the police force and the local council. By acknowledging contemporary issues, such as the recent surge in crime and concerns about community engagement, Hounslow has an opportunity to emerge as a model of effective urban policing. This is why the Conservative Group have constantly called for the creation of a Law Enforcement team in our borough, calls which have been constantly rejected by the Labour Administration. The road ahead may be challenging, but with transparency, collaboration, and a commitment to positive change, Hounslow can navigate these challenges and build a safer and more secure environment for all its residents. Recent fatal events have highlighted the danger of knife crime in Hounslow to ordinary law-abiding citizens’ and the challenge it represents the whole borough's diverse and dynamic communities face contemporary issues that demand not only scrutiny of process but also greater collaborative efforts from both the police force and the local council. Murder is uncommon but two recent instances have unsettled Feltham and Hanworth. 24-year-old Tyreece Scott was found stabbed near the Treaty Centre in Grove Road the early morning of Tuesday, 16 January and died at the scene. 19-year-old Tyler Donnelly, from Feltham was found dead from knife wounds in Hanworth Park in Feltham on Thursday, 25 January. My condolences go out to the families of the victims and I hope
justice is served quickly and thoroughly. Cllr Gerald McGregor gerald.mcgregor@hounslow.gov.uk 07866 784821 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2024 Thursday, 15th February 2024 at 7:00pm Overview and Scrutiny Committee Tuesday, 20th February 2024 at 7:00pm Cabinet Tuesday 27 February 2024 at 7:30pm Borough Council budget-setting meeting THEN:
6th Floor, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow TW3 3EB During weekends, residents can still access council services on-line or via emergency numbers: CONSERVATIVE COUNCILLOR SURGERIES Chiswick: Every Saturday from 9.30am to 10.30am at Chiswick Library (the eight Conservative councillors take this surgery in turn). Gunnersbury: First Saturday of the month from 10am to 11am at The Gunnersbury Triangle Club, Triangle Way, off The Ridgeway, W3 8LU (at least one of the Chiswick Gunnersbury ward councillors takes this surgery). CONSERVATIVE COUNCILLORS and CONTACTS Chiswick Gunnersbury (was Turnham Green) ward Cllr Joanna Biddolph joanna.biddolph@hounslow.gov.uk 07976 703446 Cllr Ranjit Gill ranjit.gill@hounslow.gov.uk 07976 702956 Cllr Ron Mushiso ron.mushiso@hounslow.gov.uk 07976 702887 Chiswick Homefields ward Cllr Jack Emsley jack.emsley@hounslow.gov.uk 07977 396017 Cllr Gerald McGregor gerald.mcgregor@hounslow.gov.uk 07866 784821 Cllr John Todd john.todd@hounslow.gov.uk 07866 784651 Chiswick Riverside ward Cllr Gabriella Giles gabriella.giles@hounslow.gov.uk 07966 270823 Cllr Peter Thompson peter.thompson@hounslow.gov.uk 07977 395810
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