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Never ending roadworks on High Street, Brentford – Anyone Else Frustrated?

Hi everyone,I just wanted to raise a bit of a local issue that’s been driving me (and probably a lot of you) a bit up the wall. Over the past few months, it feels like High Street in Brentford has been a nonstop patchwork of roadworks. One section gets dug up, then another, and it’s been causing a lot of chaos, especially during peak traffic hours.I’m curious if anyone else has been finding this as frustrating as I have. Does anyone know if when all of this might settle down.Thanks!

Irfan Habib ● 2d13 Comments ● 3h

Lambert turns green

Seems Cllr Lambert is no longer independent and has thrown his lot in with the Green Party in a desperate attempt to hold on to his seat next May.Does he really have the same values as an increasingly barmy party led by a weirdo who wants all drugs legalised? If so, one presumes he will do the decent thing and get rid of his car and cease espousing the joys of motorsport.Other Hounslow councillors have quit Labour this week but don’t seem so desperate to hitch themselves to a barmy bandwagon!https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20e20rzje2o.amp

Simon Hayes ● 10h2 Comments ● 6h

Kitchen fitter needed

I need to replace the sink, taps and the worktop they are fitted in, and am having problems finding anyone who can do the job - either I get told that sellers only fit complete new kitchens or I get expensive offers from contractors from afar. My plumber told me I needed a kitchen fitter, but they seem a rare breed. Anyone got any useful suggestions ? I understand that Paul Howells used to be excellent, but when I rang him he no longer undertakes such work.

Richard Greenhough ● 2d0 Comments ● 2d

1st Osterley Scout Group Annual Bazaar

The above annual bazaar will be held on Saturday 8th November from 1pm.Admission £1. Lots of bargains for everyone plus support your local scout group. Venue Isleworth and Syon School Ridgeway rd Isleworth tw7 5lj.

Tony Smith ● 3d0 Comments ● 3d

Traffic Problem on Twickenham Road.

There is total disruption at the junction of Twickenham Road and Park Road due to road works. There is a long tailback of traffic on Twickenham Road moving north. The temporary traffic lights let five vehicles through about every five minutes. No workmen seen on site this morning.JimL.

Jim Linwood ● 8d7 Comments ● 5d

Car Parking illegal fines.

Is there anyone on this forum who could advise please.After receiving 2x£100 parking fines in Iceland car park Abertillery they were later scrapped because I proved I was parked legally.Last week I received another £100 fine for again parking legally. A photo they took again showed me going in and going out of the car park but not in the legal parking space. I will be seeing a solicitor to sue the parking company for harassment.In April and May  2025 my local newspaper the South Wales Argus published 4 stories regarding dozens of motorists being fined with the same happening to them as it did to me. We were threatened with enormous costs and bailiffs taking possessions from our property if the fines were not paid. After appealing my 2 fines the firm apologized and sent me a letter of apology. Dozens of motorists weren't so fortunate and paid the fines out of fear. Many more motorists are still now having these illegal fines for parking in 1 of 4 public car parking space which clearly state Public Parking Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. Should I employ a solicitor to take action through the courts or through the small claims court. Below is a link to one of the 4 Argus stories. Please copy and paste.                                   https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25098515.abertillery-iceland-illegitimate-parking-fine-complaints/

Neil Milkins ● 10d0 Comments ● 10d

Waterman's

Any news about Waterman's rising like a phoenix from the ashes at a new Brentford location?

Eric Alan Leach ● 274d50 Comments ● 13d

Mugs

So Lime have said that users can now resume riding through our borough have they? Well, who knew that they'd even stopped? As for this rubbish about people won't be able to park (dump) them here in L.B.H. - spotted just this morning outside ASDA Ivybridge parade - 3 Lime bikes! Not to mention others spotted by friends. Hounslow council must be the biggest mugs in the country, these people are really extracting the pee!

Vanessa Smith ● 19d5 Comments ● 15d

Everyman Cinema

Hi, how are people finding the Everyman cinema in Brentford? We’ve been members of the Chiswick cinema for a few years are am not really that impressed.

David Powers ● 101d17 Comments ● 16d

Questionnaire - Will the proposed regeneration of Griffen Park stadium meet local people's needs?

Hi, my name is Marcus and I am investigating what it is like to live in the local area for my A level Geography fieldwork project. Please can you spare a few moments to complete the questionnaire using the link below! Many thanks for helping me.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebMosELJw3-puFO7vruVt39SLucdJ5CthlK7eq6uKmpAlybw/viewform?usp=header

Marcus Simeon Smith ● 18d1 Comments ● 18d

Guy Lambert Should Stand Again

I know there are those who will disagree but I think he should.I am not of the same political hue as he is but whenever I have contacted him about a local issue I have found that he has responded promptly and effectively - unlike some other councillors. I think he is unafraid to speak his mind and to be unpopular if necessary - a good thing in my view. I also think he has a genuine concern for the local area.So I hope he will stand again as an Independent.

Alison Robins ● 68d43 Comments ● 18d

Recycling

I was interested to hear that there was some disquiet about Hounslow's recycling collections and wondered what the problem was.I think we are supposed to be able to recycle the same things now in our kerbside collections so  it doesn't vary from one borough to another.Remember just because something is recyclable doesn't mean it can be recycled kerbside. The ONPR labelling on most packaging gives instructions.  The Council webpages at:  www.hounslow.gov.uk will give ghe latest but there are many people online who will help you to find other places.  I got an email from Which? recently with an overview.  The West London Waste Authority (our Waste Authority) website also has a lot of info.I notice that the website says collections are likely to be early when it is hot so be warned but maybe the hot weather is over!  The holidays are a good time to catch up on info.

Philippa Bond ● 77d21 Comments ● 21d

Brentford, 1963, on film.

Talking Pictures TV will be showing the 1963 film "The Marked One" on 10/10/25 at 10:45am (and probably on its Encore service on the website).This features scenes filmed at Brentford Dock, Brentford High Street, The Mall flats on Boston Manor Road as well as The Pilot public house in Chiswick.The opening scene faces north along Dock Road from the turning circle (hardly changed in 60 years until Ballymore arrived). A van drives towards the camera, which turns 180 degrees to reveal the railway on the working dock.This would be of suitable viewing for anyone interested in the history of Brentford Dock.Up the Bees !

John Ainsworth ● 34d4 Comments ● 24d

Shepherds Bush Roundabout TfL plans

If you are minded to object about TfL's plans for this busy roundabouthttps://www.shepherdsbushw12.com/#!pages/shared:common:ldrshfroad018You can do so herehttps://c.org/5DghgFVBzr

Stephen Browne ● 24d0 Comments ● 24d

Follow-Up: Brentford High Street Regeneration Questionnaire

Hi everyone,Thank you so much to those who have already completed my Brentford High Street Regeneration Questionnaire. Your responses have been really helpful for my A-Level Geography NEA project!If you haven’t had a chance to fill it out yet, here’s the link again:https://forms.gle/i79735tLdiUB2mED6It only takes a few minutes and every response helps me gain a better understanding of local perspectives on the regeneration of Brentford High Street.Thanks again for your time and support, it’s greatly appreciated.Best wishes,Fatima

Fatima Ali ● 25d0 Comments ● 25d

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/news/article-14313667/Jack-Stripper-serial-killer-London-Hammersmith-Murders.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawNWShtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETAwaDVSOW85OTF3ZDdTMU85AR4dLz34FMrIHRI8DE0fZaFZ_5hsPDwDfWo3NQezEEPI0PSz0ohItQage-_h8g_aem_F8_QUA-oVNnGQSnig3iUog

Neil Milkins ● 26d0 Comments ● 26d

Hire Bikes

If anyone has an issue with the new hire bike providers contact.Forest 0208 157 7491 cs@humanforest.co.ukVoi report.voi.com

David Squire ● 27d0 Comments ● 27d

Robin Grove recreation ground

Could somebody tell me where this playground is please?  The text says "access points from Augustus Close and Dock Road" but a map search shows that Robin Grove is up towards Brentford Station.  Thanks.

CE Combes ● 40d5 Comments ● 31d

Doctors surgery

So now its even more difficult to get an appointment. Our surgery has now started a triage system online before you can even speak to someone. The old system Patches which I believe worked extremely well has been cancelled and for any request you must fill in a form which will be answered within 2 working days. Anyone else finding this difficult.

Pat Kingham ● 43d17 Comments ● 37d