You will need photo ID to vote in the local elections on 7 May.
If you don't have an accepted form of photo ID you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate.
Apply by 28 April here:
www.gov.uk/apply-for-ph...
🚨 Reduce your risk of theft by getting your bike security-marked for FREE.
Our pop ups return this summer – find one near you: www.lbhf.gov.uk/transport-an...
📍 Next up: Wednesday 6 May
11am-1pm
Brook Green, W6
Calling all traders, entertainers and community groups 📣
Applications to take part in our CommUNITY Day festival are officially open🎉
It's taking place 18 July in Ravenscourt Park, #Hammersmith
Tell our Events team that you're interested, e-mail: EventsTeam@lbhf.gov.uk
TODAY is the deadline to register to vote in our upcoming local election 🗳️
Make sure your voice is heard on Thursday 7 May.
Register by 11.59pm, today (Monday 20 April) 👇
www.lbhf.gov.uk/councillors-...
You can also apply for a proxy or postal vote if you won’t be around on polling day.
Stay ahead of scammers with our handy tips🚨
1. If it seems too good a deal, it probably is
2. Don't deal with cold callers
3. Only use traders you trust
4. Watch for people impersonating officials
5. Be careful with QR codes in public
More info, details + advice 👇
www.lbhf.gov.uk/news/2026/04...
H&F is packed full of independents offering top-notch services, classes and experiences🛍️
We've been out visiting some of the local favourites that help make H&F the best place to live, work and socialise.
Hear from three about their unique offerings:
www.lbhf.gov.uk/news/2026/04...
Interested in fostering?
Join our info evening to hear from one of our foster carers and our Fostering team about what fostering is really like + our support offer.
📆13 May
📍Online
💻www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fostering-carer-qa-fos...
Win a pair of tickets to Henry Normal's + Jan Brierton's poetry evening at Bush Hall.
Henry will be reading from his new book + Jan reflecting on family life + being a retired raver.
To enter:
Send your name + number to tickets@lbhf.gov.uk
Include HENRY+JAN in the subject line
Closing Wed 22 Apr
📣 Youth Cabinet elections are now open!
If you’re 11 to 25 and you live, work, study in or are looked after by H&F, you can vote any time before 17 April.
Your vote will help choose three young leaders to represent you. Meet the candidates and vote here:
www.lbhf.gov.uk/children-and...
More than 1,000 illegal and dangerous beauty products have been seized from Uxbridge Road businesses by H&F officers.
Despite being warned not to sell illegal cosmetics, Trading Standards is still finding W12 shops stocking items with banned ingredients.
More: www.lbhf.gov.uk/news/2026/04...
🐝Look out for our new bug hotels across H&F, that are helping boost biodiversity across the borough. This one is in Brook Green.
It's part of our ongoing improvements in our parks & green spaces.
Local elections take place on 7 May.
If you are not going to be around to vote, you can register to vote by post or by proxy.
Find out how here: www.lbhf.gov.uk/councillors-...
Local residents can now enter the ballot for free tickets to Chestertons Polo in the Park.
It takes place on 5-7 June at Hurlingham Park.
We've teamed up with the event organisers to provide tickets across the three-days in Fulham. Apply for the ballot here: www.lbhf.gov.uk/news/2026/04...
Local elections take place on 7 May.
In order to vote in them, you need to be registered by 20 April.
Registering is quick and easy – it usually only takes five minutes: www.gov.uk/register-to-...
With measles cases rising across London, families in H&F are urged to check their children's vaccination status.
To make it easier for families to catch up on missed vaccinations, a number of pop-up vaccination clinics will be available throughout March: www.lbhf.gov.uk/news/2026/03...
Don't lose your voice - make sure you are registered to vote.
In order to vote in the local elections on May 7, you must be registered 20 April.
Registering is quick and easy - do it at www.gov.uk/register-to-...
In our latest weekly update:
📈Sky's the limit for young people
😎School unveils solar panels
🌻Spring flowers bloom
📞Phone boxes removed
🌎Invest green and earn 4% returns
🩸B negative blood donors urgently needed
Read it here: lbhfmailings.org.uk/cr/AQiHdBC8z...
Fulham Symphony Orchestra's spring concert takes place on at St Paul's Hammersmith on Saturday 21 March.
The local orchestra will be performing pieces including Ralph Vaughan Williams' Symphony No 6 & Anna Meredith's Nautilus. @fso.org.uk
Book tickets & more info: www.lbhf.gov.uk/news/2026/03...
March is Woman's History Month. And we've got lots planned.
Take your pick from the wide range of community events on offer below and join us as we celebrate women in H&F: www.lbhf.gov.uk/community/wo...
A João Pedro hat-trick last night helped raise Chelsea spirits after losing to Arsenal at the weekend.
Read our latest H&F sports blogs: www.lbhf.gov.uk/blogs/blog-t...
Have you considered becoming a foster carer?
Join our online lunchtime session on Thursday (5 March), where you can speak to experienced carers and ask them what fostering is really like.
Sign up here: www.fosterwithwestlondon.org.uk/events
Meet Agatha – a specialist surveyors helping to tackle damp and mould repairs in residents’ homes.
"At each visit, I carry out a thorough inspection across the whole home using specialist equipment to check internal and external building issues."
Hear from Agatha👇
www.lbhf.gov.uk/news/2026/02...
In our latest weekly update:
🪙Record savings for residents
🚫Tackling anti-social behaviour
🌧️Hammersmith rain gardens win award
🏡130+ new affordable homes
👩👧Celebrate Women's History Month
🥤Drink local in H&F
Read it here:
lbhfmailings.org.uk/cr/AQiHdBDV_...
Calling all little reading fans📣
Join local author Rebecca Lewis-Oakes for a creative writing workshop and reading from her latest book - Nora Nightsky: Double the Drama
🗓️7 March
📍Fulham Library, SW6 5NX
🕒2pm
More 👇
www.lbhf.gov.uk/libraries/na...
Are you part of a local community or volunteer group?
The council is offering free training sessions for the voluntary and community sector. Learn about how to attract funding, improve inclusion, access support and more.
Book here: hfcompass.org/pages/traini...
And more good news. BT has agreed to remove more phone boxes in Uxbridge Road #W12.
We're working to make our high streets more attractive and safer for local people and traders.
Result. We got two phone boxes removed by their owner BT from King Street in Hammersmith #W6.
We fought hard to have these removed - unused phone boxes foster crime, obstruct the pavement and look ugly.
The Blues' 2-0 victory over Liverpool offered some much-needed stability amidst head of women’s football Paul Green's departure.
Read out latest H&F sports blogs: www.lbhf.gov.uk/blogs/blog-t...
As part of LGBTQ+ History Month, Shepherds Bush Library is hosting a Young Adult creative writing workshop with author Gatlin Perrin.
👉Friday 20 February, 2.30pm
👉Shepherds Bush Library, 6 Wood Lane, W12 7BF
To book your free place, email: shepherdsbushlibrary@lbhf.gov.uk
Are you, or someone you know, visually impaired and need assistance to vote?
We are holding a workshop on accessible voting where you can learn about the support available.
📆19 Feb 2-5pm
📍Macbeth Centre W6 9JJ.
Confirm your place:
📧 imogen.kelly@lbhf.gov.uk
📞 020 8753 4466
