Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Sunny Feltham today - congratulating the St Lawrence pupils on their fantastic art work. The mosaics, created by members of the community, are being installed around the trees along the high street. 021
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 04/06/2026The future isn’t inevitable: “A habitable, equal and prosperous 21st century is materially possible.” This is one of the most powerful & optimistic reports of recent times-perhaps will become to be seen as important as the Beverage Report was in the 20th Century @wid.world @thomaspiketty.bsky.socialtheguardian.comA good life for the 99% isn’t a pipe dream: it can be done. Here’s howOur plan is radical – but by transforming how we live on a finite planet, nearly everyone gains, says Thomas Piketty and researchers from the World Inequality Lab 021
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Hounslow South Councillors’ surgery this weekend. First since the election. 📅 Saturday 30th May 📍 Maswell Park Church ⏰ 10am-11am I won’t be there as I am away-but my colleagues Karen Smith & Scott Hill will be. I’m available on email/phone & will be at the surgery next weekend 031
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Fantastic news that @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social have been shortlisted for an RTPI Award for Planning Excellence www.rtpi.org.uk/events-train... This is for our Public Realm Design Guide www.hounslow.gov.uk/planning-pol... - developed through engagement and co-design with Hounslow’s communities 010
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Proud to be standing for the Labour Party in Hounslow South alongside these two wonderful people! @labouruk.bsky.social @labourhounslow.bsky.social #VoteForHounslowSouth #VoteLabour 021
Reposted by Cllr Tom BruceLondon Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Following Charlton & Albany House wins, Cabinet approved 900 new homes at Convent Way, Heston 🏗️ www.hounslow.gov.uk/news/article/10… 022
Reposted by Cllr Tom BruceLondon Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 22/03/2026Good news for Isleworth, Park Road Allotments' future is officially secure. Thanks to a new long lease with Northumberland Estates, the site will stay as allotments for the next 24 years, supporting wildlife, local growers and this historic green space. A great win for the community! 032
Reposted by Cllr Tom BruceLondon Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Hounslow Council regrets to announce the passing of Cllr Jagdish Sharma MBE – the Council’s longest serving councillor and sitting councillor for the Hounslow West ward. Read more: www.hounslow.gov.uk/news/article/10… 003
Reposted by Cllr Tom BruceLondon Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Hounslow gets £1.5M via Pride in Place to boost community spaces & high streets! 📹 Watch Cllr Cllr Tom Bruce on Feltham Walk of Fame plans: www.hounslow.gov.uk/news/article/10… 052
Reposted by Cllr Tom BruceLondon Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Great news for Brentford! #Hounslow Cabinet approved 182 new council homes at Charlton & Albany House, plus new commercial and green spaces. Read more: www.hounslow.gov.uk/news/article... @tombruce.bsky.social 034
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 24/02/2026An absolute privilege to join Mark and Margaret from the Creative Mile team, and Hounslow’s culture officers, on an early morning tour of the National Gallery led by Dr. Christine Seidel. @nationalgalleryuk.bsky.social 131
Reposted by Cllr Tom BruceLondon Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Help us save tower mustard, one of the UK’s rarest native plants. This unlikely herb made headlines this week for good cause, as it is thought to survive at just 30 sites across England and currently at only two in London. More: www.hounslow.gov.uk/news/article... @salmanshaheen.bsky.social 175
Reposted by Cllr Tom BruceLondon Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Council Leader Cllr @shansview.bsky.social & Deputy Cllr @tombruce.bsky.social warn Treaty Centre plans risk wasting a once-in-a-generation opportunity with no affordable housing, few family homes and limited shops/jobs/leisure. But what do you think? Read more: www.hounslow.gov.uk/news/article... 022
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 30/01/2026No surprise - Sam Curran is an excellent cricketer www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...bbc.co.ukSam Curran: England seamer takes hat-trick as tourists win first T20Sam Curran takes England's second ever hat-trick in T20 internationals as they beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS) in Pallekele. 010
Reposted by Cllr Tom BruceLondon Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 23/01/2026#Hounslow Council has approved £1 million investment to kickstart transformation of the Golden Mile – turning the Great West Road stretch into a Creative Tech Innovation District with new homes, jobs & public spaces! @tombruce.bsky.social #gm100hounslow.gov.ukHounslow Council approves £1 million investment for the Golden Mile London – London Borough of HounslowHounslow Council is taking the next major step in transforming one of London’s most important opportunities for growth and regeneration in west London. 183
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 18/01/2026Resident safety is of paramount concern to us. We will always take robust action on landlords who flout the law and put people in danger. #RogueLandlords @hounslowcouncil.bsky.socialbbc.comLandlord fined for renting out garden outbuilding in HounslowThe landlord was ordered to demolish the unsafe building, but he ignored the order. 030
Reposted by Cllr Tom BruceLondon Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 16/01/2026🏠 New council homes completed in #Hounslow! Six high-quality, energy-efficient homes are now ready for local families. @tombruce.bsky.social 032
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 15/01/2026“This prosecution continues our clear message that we will not tolerate landlords who put profit before people’s safety. This outbuilding was wholly unsuitable for residential use and should never have been occupied.” #RogueLandlordsmylondon.newsRogue landlord gets £80k fine for renting dangerous building in the gardenThe landlord refused to listen to warnings from Hounslow Council, including orders to demolish 021
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 31/12/202525 for ‘25: twenty-five things Labour-run Hounslow Council council has delivered in 2025. Nos 5-1. 140
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 30/12/202525 for ‘25: twenty-five things Labour-run Hounslow Council have delivered for residents in 2025. Nos 10-6. 121
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 29/12/202525 for ‘25: twenty-five things Labour-run Hounslow Council had delivered for residents in 2025. Nos 15-11. 100
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 28/12/202525 for ‘25: twenty-five things Labour-run Hounslow council has delivered in 2025. Nos 20-16. 143
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 28/12/202525 for ‘25: Twenty-five things Labour-run Hounslow council has delivered for residents in 2025. Nos 25-21. 110
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 27/12/2025Absolutely wonderful production of The Railway Children! @theatreattabard.bsky.social Great theatre in Chiswick in Hounslow - can’t believe I’ve never been there before. Runs for another week - if there are still tickets I would highly recommend! @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social 021
Reposted by Cllr Tom BruceLondon Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 22/12/2025Hounslow’s first Culture Strategy sets out a bold vision for the next decade to place #Hounslow on the map as a destination borough and place culture at its heart. To read more, visit www.hounslow.gov.uk/news/article... @salmanshaheen.bsky.social 034
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 23/12/2025What has this Labour Government done for us? Much like the Romans in The Life of Brian, it turns out actually quite a lot.theguardian.comLet me tell you the good things the government has done in 2025 – because it certainly won’t | Polly ToynbeeIt’s all there: more apprenticeships, more rights for workers and renters – and most of all, a focus on children. What a shame Labour wavers about saying so, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee 042
Reposted by Cllr Tom BruceLondon Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 09/12/2025To watch the full length version of the video, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BUh... For more information, visit goldenmile.london/story/festiv... #gm100 @jcdecaux.bsky.social #christmas #christmastree #london #hounslow @shansview.bsky.social @tombruce.bsky.social 031
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 09/12/2025At the launch of Hounslow’s Vision 2050. Some great speakers talking about the importance of having a long term vision. And even better to hear directly from residents about their hopes for Hounslow in 25 years. My favourite ‘postcard from the future’…The Treaty Centre Space Station! 030
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Before and after. Delighted to join the Mayor and Leader of @hounslowcycling.bsky.social in turning on the Christmas tree lights on the Golden Mile. 020
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 06/12/2025Huge thanks to the amazing volunteers at Osterley parkrun — the true backbone of every event. Their calm and efficient response to today’s medical emergency showed just how vital they are. Grateful for all you do, and wishing the affected runner a swift recovery. 070
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 01/11/2025Wonderful few days away in the New Forest. 17km bike ride. 8km walk. They did well! 021
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 19/10/2025Proud to have been selected again as a Labour Party candidate for Hounslow South ward in next year’s council election 🌹 Delighted to do so with these two wonderful people: for the third time with Karen Smith, and for the first time with Scott Hill. Looking forward to an exciting campaign! 1102
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Calling all parents and carers - we are consulting on the future of school places over the next 5 years. We need your input to shape our school organisation plan. If you only do one survey this year - make it this one! talk.hounslow.gov.uk/school-spaces 033
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 14/10/2025Had an inspiring day visiting schools across our borough! It’s incredible to see the amazing work happening in our classrooms and how council funding is transforming education provision. A huge thank you to The Heathland, Cedars, & William Hogarth for your warm welcome and dedication! 031
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Had an absolutely fantastic day yesterday at our second Opportunity Hounslow conference. Was wonderful to meet and hear from so many people from across the sectors in Hounslow - education, business, development, charity and more. All invested in making Hounslow the best place it can be. 031
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 01/09/2025Really looking forward to this! If you have the evening free, why not pop along and ask some questions, or tell us what you like or don’t like about the borough. All in one of my favourite places in the borough. @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social 030
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 31/08/2025Donkey Wood, along the River Crane in Feltham. An absolute treat as always for a walk. Lorna calls it “a hidden gem.” Always amazed there aren’t more people - especially on a late summer day like today - I wonder how we could get more people visiting? @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social #RiverCrane 040
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 03/08/2025A couple of weeks ago Cllr Sharma and I visited the demolition taking place at Charlton House and Albany Parade. Certainly some feelings of nostalgia but good to see things moving forward. Steve Curran’s old hard hat was please to get an outing too! 031
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 27/06/2025We have reached an extremely exciting stage in the Local Plan process! Thank you to residents and business for your input, and a huge thank you to council officers for your hard work! 031
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 23/06/2025“Grand Union Canal Dogs” - @salmanshaheen.bsky.social (Papped on the way to the borough’s 60th anniversary photo) 021
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 21/06/2025Great to take a visit to Lampton Parkside with the leader this week. The site of the former civic centre will ultimately see 950 new homes, right on the edge of Lampton Park. Including amazing views! @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social 031
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Prize giving at Hounslow House! Each budding artist has created something that inspires them from their area - a competition as part of the council’s emerging Public Realm Design Guide. The winner creations will feature in the final published document later this year @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social 021
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Some very kind words about the council from John Mulryan of Ballymore. Also a bit from me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKok... (recorded by John Dale)youtube.comBRENTFORD'S REDEVELOPMENT: "Council's bravery and great leadership."YouTube video by Brentford Today & TV 022
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Great to be at the unveiling of the two new sculptures in the Brentford Project. Really lovely and entertaining pieces by artist Colin Spofforth. Glad to be invited by John and Sean Mulryan from Ballymore and joined by @salmanshaheen.bsky.social & Cllr Bowring. @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social 032
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 07/06/2025Public policy not individual choice is at the heart of healthier, longer lives. It’s why 20mph roads, free school meals and ULEZ, although politically challenging in different ways, are ultimately the right things to do. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comIt’s my goal to live to 100 – and it’s not just diet and exercise that will help me achieve it | Devi SridharEvery time my mind goes down the ‘optimisation’ route, I’m reminded of my job as a public health scientist, looking into the factors that affect how long we will live, says public health academic Prof... 031
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 06/06/2025I can’t help but be disappointed by this. A very poor recent record in the league but winning a European cup is fantastic. Anyhow, onward, and I do believe the main character in the play “Dear England” is available still. 👀bbc.co.ukAnge Postecoglou: Tottenham boss leaves 16 days after Europa League triumphAnge Postecoglou is sacked as Tottenham manager 16 days after leading them to victory in the Europa League final. 010
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 05/06/2025In Bedfont this afternoon, opening 7 new houses. Wonderful to meet the residents and the developers, and have a look around the new homes. 021
Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Great to be with the Mayor and Cllrs Dunne and Yates at the opening of the Brentford Lidl today. 021