Hounslow London Borough Council

It was envisaged through the London Government Act 1963 that Hounslow as a London local authority would share power with the Greater London Council. The split of powers and functions meant that the Greater London Council was responsible for “wide area” services such as fire, ambulance, flood prevention, and refuse disposal; with the local authorities responsible for “personal” services such as social care, libraries, cemeteries and refuse collection. As an outer London borough council it has been an education authority since 1965. This arrangement lasted until 1986 when Hounslow London Borough Council gained responsibility for some services that had been provided by the Greater London Council, such as waste disposal. Since 2000 the Greater London Authority has taken some responsibility for highways and planning control from the council, but within the English local government system the council remains a “most purpose” authority in terms of the available range of powers and functions.

(Information from Wikipedia on 17/8/2018)

 

Website and contact details

https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/site/
Contact telephone number: 02085834000
Contact email address: [email protected]

Licensing information

Additional licensing? Yes
Additional licensing further information: here
Selective licensing? No
Licensing charges: here
Application form: here
Additional information:
useful information and links

Other Local Authority Services

Homelessness Prevention Services: Having financial difficulties here
Discretionary Housing Payment Policy: here
Disabled Facilities Grant: here
Green Improvement Support: here
Waste and rubbish collection services: here

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