Warrender Primary School’s Free Screening for Young People Warrender School is hosting a free screening day on Sunday, June 14th. for Cardiac Risk in Young People 14 - 35 years old. This will be run by the charity CRY. Every week in the UK at least twelve young people die of undiagnosed heart…

Hillingdon Council's non-publication of expert heritage advice leaves the public planning portal incomplete. We have submitted a formal report calling for compliance with statutory rules.

A child required CPR at Ruislip Lido, sparking a massive emergency response and total gridlock. While residents demand answers and safety measures, our ward councillors remain completely silent

Lidl is preparing a third attempt to build a supermarket at The Orchard. Rather than joining the political theatre, the RRA is waiting to see the actual facts and plans.

Read the open letter to Hillingdon Council regarding the Ruislip Lido traffic crisis. A local resident details dangerous driving, noise nuisance, and abused wardens, demanding urgent action.

RRA’s Proposed Upgrade for Ruislip Bus Station The recent re-routing of several buses in Ruislip due to congestion at Ruislip Bus Station has been causing problems for our residents, and especially the many visitors who come on hot days for Ruislip Lido. TfL have still not explained exactly what…

Hillingdon has moved financial scrutiny into one smaller committee with fewer opposition voices. Residents are petitioning to restore wider scrutiny across Select Committees.

After Cowley Meeting Hall, Hillingdon changed rules on sealed contracts and debt write-offs. Residents are entitled to ask whether accountability has been strengthened or weakened.

Hillingdon missed the FOI deadline for Cowley Meeting Hall records. The ICO is now investigating, Labour says it reported the matter to police, and residents still need answers.

The reality behind the rhetoric: avoided meetings, stolen credit on the Ruislip bus fiasco, refused handshakes at the count, and slashed financial scrutiny.

Lady Bankes Primary School’s 90th. Anniversary Celebration On Friday May 15th. Lady Bankes Primary School celebrated their amazing anniversary. The school originally opened in 1934 at Victoria Hall, which was since demolished and replaced by Ruislip Manor Library. The school then moved to the…

Hillingdon Council responded to our garden waste investigation. We’ve published their comments in full, updated subscriber figures, and explain why we stand by our analysis.

After months of peeling away to reveal a sci-fi space dictator, Ruislip Manor's manky Superman billboard has finally been stripped and cleaned up thanks to the quick action of Cllr Susan O'Brien.

Hillingdon Council has approved a retrospective householder application for a rear extension and loft conversion at 149 Herlwyn Avenue.

Ruislip and Ruislip Manor councillors were re-elected with strong local mandates as Hillingdon prepares to confirm its new Mayor, Cabinet and scrutiny roles.

TfL has relocated several bus stops at Ruislip Station without warning. The RRA has contacted our GLA Member, local councillors, and TfL to address poor signage and accessibility issues

Tonight’s Channel 4 documentary Do You Know This Man? revisits a disturbing Ruislip-linked case and the women whose evidence helped bring Martin Butler to justice.

The public consultation is now open for the proposed restoration of The Priory Café following the devastating Tesla crash in June 2025. View the plans and have your say on our high street.

Have questions about the new 2026 Barn Hotel redesign? The developers have agreed to answer them. Submit your concerns using our form before Thursday night so we can get you the facts.

The 2026 Barn Hotel redesign introduces major layout changes. The RRA urgently demands the Council reconsult heritage experts, as new groundworks threaten buried archaeological remains.

The Barn Hotel redevelopment proposes 71 new homes. Crucially, the main historic listed buildings would not be flattened. They would be retained, with only modern hotel extensions removed.

Digs before determination Why are expert heritage warnings for St Martins Approach missing from the Hillingdon planning portal?  The RRA has obtained the reports the Council didn't upload. Experts want digs BEFORE decisions are made. The Ruislip Residents’ Association has obtained two important…

Hillingdon's garden waste charge missed its £2.5m target. Low subscriptions saw an increase of over a million kilos in costly black-bag rubbish, shifting heavy disposal expenses back to the council.

Hillingdon Council records raise serious questions about the Cowley Meeting Hall lease and a £18,000-a-year private arrangement.

Citizen Science along the River Pinn Our Community became more water aware after the flooding of June 23rd 2016. We have seen Natural Flood Management installed in Park Wood SSSI as part of the DEFRA funded Pilot Study (2018-21), and some 80 Ruislip residential properties benefitting from the…

Bishop Ramsey School’s Spring Afternoon Tea On Thursday, April 23rd. Bishop Ramsey School, like many of our local schools, opened their doors to their local community and offered people the opportunity once again to be guests at their Spring Afternoon Tea from 12.30pm to 2.00pm. On a lovely sunny…

With the Conservatives absent, other party leaders shared their vision for Hillingdon. Compare their stances on the garden waste tax, community safety, and council transparency.

The re-submitted planning application for 11–17 Victoria Road proposes seven new flats but leaves core concerns regarding excessive scale, impact on neighbors, and lack of air quality mitigation largely unaddressed despite minor improvements to access and tree surveys.

The Ruislip Residents' Association is asking for the publication of missing archaeological and transport reports for the St Martin’s Car Park redevelopment, having raised concerns over the lack of transparency and potential highway safety risks currently omitted from the public planning portal.

Hillingdon Decides: Join the 2026 Leadership Hustings. Hear from the parties standing at next month’s election As a member of the Hillingdon Alliance of Residents’ Associations (HARA), the Ruislip Residents' Association (RRA) is encouraging all our members to participate in a vital borough-wide…

With the local elections coming up on May 7th, read our guide to see exactly what your vote decides for Ruislip - because this election is about bins, roads, and parks, not national politics

New planning application for 149 Herlwyn Avenue: following the refusal of the HMO conversion, the applicant has submitted a new application that proposes a larger 50 square metre footprint to accommodate a single-family dwelling while acknowledging that construction work commenced without consent…

Planning Enforcement Notice issued for 29 Torrington Rd for unauthorised HMO use and rear extension Following the detailed discussions regarding HMOs at our public meeting on 25th March, the Ruislip Residents' Association (RRA) has received a formal technical update from one of Hillingdon…

A year of promises, still no plan: Ruislip Lido enters peak season without promised safety review The Easter school holidays are in full swing, and the notoriously busy early May bank holidays are just around the corner. Ruislip Lido has officially entered its peak season. Yet, exactly a year…

Our 2026 AGM focused on new HMO planning requirements, the Council’s ability to enforce HMO licensing and barbecue bans, and the decision to hire external experts for the long-delayed Ruislip Lido risk assessment. We also received updates from Danny Beales MP on school budgets, the Council’s £150m…

Garden waste tags for 2026 are on their way – and they’re orange! Hillingdon Council's 2026/27 Garden Waste bag tags are orange, and they're on their way to this coming year's subscribers. We remain unconvinced that having plastic tags is necessary, and we are even less convinced that it was worth…

Untitled The Ruislip Residents’ Association (RRA) can now confirm the official reasons for the refusal of planning application 149 Herlwyn Avenue (Ref: 19188/APP/2025/3239). The decision, issued on 20th March 2026, follows an extensive period of community consultation and technical review by…

The Ruislip Residents' Association has formally requested a management review of the St Martin’s Car Park application, following a critical report from Historic England (GLAAS) identifying "rudimentary" heritage assessments. The RRA warns that the proposed loss of 38 parking spaces and potential…

Plastic on the high street? Why the Ruislip Manor station billboards don’t use paper posters We looked into why Global Media is screwing plastic boards under the railway bridge instead of pasting paper - and the answer might surprise you. If you passed the large advertising board under the railway…

Garden Waste subscriptions for 2026 are open now – but register before the end of Tuesday 17th March for collections in early April! The London Borough of Hillingdon has opened renewals for the 2026/27 Garden Waste Collection Service, but residents should take note of the terms and conditions and…

Bishop Ramsey School’s Latest Drama Production in the programme At the beginning of March, Bishop Ramsey held four productions of their dramatised version of C.S. Lewis's classical children's fantasy novel, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, which takes the reader on a magical journey through a…

Motorcycle parking rules on Ruislip High Street remain unchanged because Hillingdon Council has yet to order or install the required signage. Starting 6th April, Hillingdon Council is increasing all parking charges, with the 90-minute resident rate on the High Street moving from £1.50 to £2.40.

Community Resilience Roadshow – 9th May On Saturday 9th May, from 12:00–16:00 at Hillingdon Fire Station meet local responder partners including Hillingdon Council, London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade, Met Police Service, the Environment Agency, Affinity, British Red Cross, the Military,…

RRA Raises Archaeological Concerns on St Martin’s CAB site planning application The RRA raised concerns regarding Archaeology and Validation Procedures that should be followed with respect to the revised Desk-Based Archaeological Assessment (DBA) dated 18 February 2026, which appeared on the…

Following serious concerns regarding outdated evidence and procedural flaws in the planning assessment for 73 High Street, we have escalated the matter to Hillingdon Council’s Planning Department. Below is our formal request for a Management Review, sent on 25th February

Sacred Music for a Spring Evening from Harrow Choral Society on 28th March Sacred Music for a Spring Evening Rehearsals are underway for Harrow Choral Society’s Spring Concert on Saturday 28th March at St Alban’s Church, North Harrow, when the choir will sing Dvořák’s sublime Stabat Mater, his…

Eastcote and Ruislip Choral Society 2026 calendar of performances We welcome new singers and if you like our repertoire, just come along and join us and see how it goes. 80th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Saturday 14 March 2026 at 7.30pm​ ​​Handel - Messiah​ St Edmund's Church, Pinner Road, Northwood HA6…

Music by Mozart and Dvorak in Ruislip Manor on 22nd March Music for Piano & Strings by Mozart and Dvorak performed by the New Camerata Ensemble A Sunday afternoon concert on 22nd March 2026 at Ruislip Manor Methodist Church, Torrington Road HA4 0AS In aid of Action for Children Suggested donation…

Combined Arts Exhibition – at the Great Barn from 23-28 May The Hillingdon Combined Arts Exhibition is an annual, multi-day event held at the historic Great Barn, Manor Farm in Ruislip. It showcases work from various local art societies, featuring paintings, crafts, and daily workshops and…

We’re seeking clarity on the Cowley Meeting Hall (Theo's Cafe) lease, the role of ward councillors, and how the Council ensures “best value.” Residents deserve transparency on how public assets are managed and protected for the community.