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Cllr Tom Bruce

@tombruce.bsky.social
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Deputy Leader of Hounslow Council. Cabinet Member for Assets, Regeneration and Development. Labour Councillor for Hounslow South ward🌹Father, husband and primary teacher. Promoted by Ted Wall on behalf of Tom Bruce, both at 367 Chiswick High Rd

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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Sunny 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.
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
The 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.social
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A good life for the 99% isn’t a pipe dream: it can be done. Here’s how
Our 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
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Hounslow 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
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Fantastic 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
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Proud to be standing for the Labour Party in Hounslow South alongside these two wonderful people! @labouruk.bsky.social @labourhounslow.bsky.social #VoteForHounslowSouth #VoteLabour
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London Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Following Charlton & Albany House wins, Cabinet approved 900 new homes at Convent Way, Heston 🏗️ www.hounslow.gov.uk/news/article/10…
Modern red-brick apartment buildings with balconies line a sunny street where diverse people walk and children cross a crosswalk.
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London Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Good 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!
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London Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Hounslow 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…
Cllr Sharma sat in a chair holding a cup and saucer.
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London Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Hounslow 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…
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London Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Great 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
Charlton House and Albany House, two modern brick apartment buildings separated by a tree-lined pedestrian pathway under a cloudy sky.
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
An 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
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London Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Help 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
Tower Mustard plant with small white flowers growing in a grassy field surrounded by trees.Tower Mustard green plants growing in black trays inside a small mesh greenhouse structure outdoors.Top view of a green leafy tower mustard plant with serrated edges growing in a black pot filled with soil.
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London Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Council 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...
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
No surprise - Sam Curran is an excellent cricketer www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
bbc.co.uk
Sam Curran: England seamer takes hat-trick as tourists win first T20
Sam Curran takes England's second ever hat-trick in T20 internationals as they beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS) in Pallekele.
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London 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 #gm100
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Hounslow Council approves £1 million investment for the Golden Mile London – London Borough of Hounslow
Hounslow Council is taking the next major step in transforming one of London’s most important opportunities for growth and regeneration in west London.
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Resident 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.social
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Landlord fined for renting out garden outbuilding in Hounslow
The landlord was ordered to demolish the unsafe building, but he ignored the order.
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London 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
Modern three-story brick council housing with balconies under a blue sky, showcasing new energy-efficient homes on Hospital Road.
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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.” #RogueLandlords
mylondon.news
Rogue landlord gets £80k fine for renting dangerous building in the garden
The landlord refused to listen to warnings from Hounslow Council, including orders to demolish
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
25 for ‘25: twenty-five things Labour-run Hounslow Council council has delivered in 2025. Nos 5-1.
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
25 for ‘25: twenty-five things Labour-run Hounslow Council have delivered for residents in 2025. Nos 10-6.
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
25 for ‘25: twenty-five things Labour-run Hounslow Council had delivered for residents in 2025. Nos 15-11.
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
25 for ‘25: twenty-five things Labour-run Hounslow council has delivered in 2025. Nos 20-16.
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
25 for ‘25: Twenty-five things Labour-run Hounslow council has delivered for residents in 2025. Nos 25-21.
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Absolutely 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
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas 🎄
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London Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Hounslow’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
Two women walk arm in arm near signs promoting the Creative Mile Brentford Art Trail event outdoors.
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
What has this Labour Government done for us? Much like the Romans in The Life of Brian, it turns out actually quite a lot.
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Let me tell you the good things the government has done in 2025 – because it certainly won’t | Polly Toynbee
It’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
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London Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
To 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
Cllr Tom Bruce, Cllr Shantanu Rajawat and Hounslow Mayor Cllr Any Croft standing in front of the Christmas Tree lit up with golden lights.Guests and partners stood in front of the lit Christmas Tree at Renault on the Great West RoadThe Great West Road with lights in posts and in trees.One of the decorative poles with hanging golden lights.
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
At 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!
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Before and after. Delighted to join the Mayor and Leader of @hounslowcycling.bsky.social in turning on the Christmas tree lights on the Golden Mile.
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Huge 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.
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Wonderful few days away in the New Forest. 17km bike ride. 8km walk. They did well!
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Proud 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!
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Calling 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
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Had 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!
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Had 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.
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Really 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
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
Donkey 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
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
A 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!
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
First take!
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
We 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!
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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)
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Great 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
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Prize 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
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Some 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)
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BRENTFORD'S REDEVELOPMENT: "Council's bravery and great leadership."
YouTube video by Brentford Today & TV
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Great 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
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Public 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...
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It’s my goal to live to 100 – and it’s not just diet and exercise that will help me achieve it | Devi Sridhar
Every 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...
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
I 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.uk
Ange Postecoglou: Tottenham boss leaves 16 days after Europa League triumph
Ange Postecoglou is sacked as Tottenham manager 16 days after leading them to victory in the Europa League final.
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
In Bedfont this afternoon, opening 7 new houses. Wonderful to meet the residents and the developers, and have a look around the new homes.
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Cllr Tom Bruce @tombruce.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Great to be with the Mayor and Cllrs Dunne and Yates at the opening of the Brentford Lidl today.
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