Reform UK Yiewsley Councillors

26/10/2026

This statement is a masterclass in trying to justify making residents pay for the Council’s financial problems.

Let’s be clear about what these increases actually mean. HillingdonFirst residents face parking increases of around 70% in many council car parks and on-street bays, because the resident discount is being cut from approximately 40% to just 10%. This is not simply a modest 15% increase, as the Council’s justification might lead people to believe.

In the Cedars and Grainges multi-storey car parks, two hours of parking will rise from £2 to £3.40 for residents. On-street parking for two hours will rise from £3.30 to £5.70. These are real costs that will hit people visiting local shops, attending appointments and supporting our town centres.

The Council talks about supporting local businesses, yet makes it more expensive for customers to park and shop locally. It talks about putting residents first, yet drastically reduces the very discount designed to benefit them.

Yes, Hillingdon has faced funding pressures. Yes, the Government must be held accountable for inadequate funding. But that does not mean every decision made by this Conservative administration is automatically justified, nor does it excuse failing to properly explain the impact on ordinary people.

The Council says these charges are necessary to protect services. Residents deserve to know what alternatives were considered, what evidence supports such steep increases, and what assessment has been made of the consequences for struggling high streets and households already facing rising costs.

Retaining 30 minutes of free parking does not cancel out a 70% increase in the cost of longer visits.

Residents should not be expected to simply accept every price rise because the Council says it needs the money. Financial responsibility means making difficult decisions transparently, demonstrating value for money and properly considering alternatives — not presenting steep increases as inevitable and expecting residents to pick up the bill.

Hillingdon residents deserve better than being told to pay more and ask questions later.

Following this week's Cabinet meeting, Leader of the Council, Cllr Steve Tuckwell, has written in detail to Danny Beales MP in response to his letter about increases to parking charges.

Read a summary of the Leader's reply👇

22/10/2026

♻️ Recycling bags running low at West Drayton Library

I visited West Drayton Library today and was informed that they have run out of recycling bags.

The library is expecting a new delivery tomorrow, but stocks have been running down very quickly.

Residents who need recycling bags are therefore being encouraged to order them online rather than rely on being able to collect them from the library.

I’ll continue to keep an eye on local issues like this and share updates where possible.

Thank you to the staff at West Drayton Library for keeping residents informed. ♻️

14/10/2026

Tavistock Works: Planning Committee Approves Development Despite Residents’ Objections

Tonight, Hillingdon’s Planning Committee voted to approve the proposed development at Tavistock Works, Yiewsley, despite significant opposition from local residents.

As ward councillor, I spoke against the application, raising concerns about its impact on existing residents, including loss of daylight, privacy, the quality of the proposed accommodation and the cumulative effect of the development on the surrounding area. My deputy and I made clear that the need for new housing should never mean overlooking the legitimate concerns of the people who already live here.

Residents had made their objections known through 36 individual objections and a 29-signature petition. They attended the meeting hoping their concerns would be taken seriously and properly considered.

Instead, the committee proceeded with approval.

The distress in the room was evident. Residents were visibly upset, with some crying as the decision became clear. Several left the meeting in anger and disappointment, expressing their frustration at a decision they felt had disregarded their concerns. My deputy and I also walked out in protest.

It was a deeply disappointing scene. Residents had taken the time to attend, explain their concerns and ask for their homes and living conditions to be protected. Their reaction reflected just how strongly they felt about the decision and how let down they were.

This is about more than one planning application. It is about whether residents feel that their voices matter when decisions are made about their homes and neighbourhoods.

We recognise the need for housing, but development must be appropriate, well-designed and considerate of the people who already live alongside it. Residents should not be left feeling that their concerns count for nothing.

Tonight’s decision may have been made, but the strength of feeling among local residents must not be ignored.

13/10/2026

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13/10/2026

The question is simple: why does Labour continue to care more about protecting violent offenders than the victims of crime.

We have now seen Labour attempt to scrutinise Hillingdon Reform UK.

They are entitled to disagree with us. They are entitled to scrutinise our views. But let's not pretend this is some great revelation:

Reform UK has been open about its position on immigration and mass migration from the very beginning.

Our policies are not a secret. Our views are not a secret. And we are not going to pretend otherwise just because Labour doesn't like them.

What I find particularly telling is the energy being spent trying to turn this into a political controversy.

Residents deserve representatives who focus on the issues affecting their lives, their neighbourhoods and their safety — not endless political point-scoring.

Labour can issue press releases. They can make accusations. They can try to make headlines.

But none of that changes what Reform stands for, and none of it will make us stop speaking openly about the issues that matter.

We will continue to scrutinise those in power, speak up and stand by our principles.

If Labour thinks continuous press releases are going to intimidate Reform into silence, they have seriously misunderstood.

Reform were not elected to make Labour comfortable.

07/10/2026

7 OCTOBER 2023 — The day our lives changed forever.

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Three years ago today, the world changed forever for so many people.

On 7 October 2023, Israel suffered one of the darkest days in its modern history.

More than 1,200 people were murdered. Babies, children, parents, grandparents, young people and elderly people. Entire families were slaughtered in their homes. People were hunted down as they tried to escape. Young people attending a music festival were murdered simply because they were there.

And 251 people were taken hostage.

Mothers. Fathers. Children. Grandparents. Brothers. Sisters. Ordinary people who were living ordinary lives one moment, and were suddenly dragged into unimaginable horror the next.

Behind every number was a human being.

Behind every photograph was a family.

Behind every name was somebody who was loved.

And then there were Ariel and Kfir Bibas.
Two little boys who should have been growing up surrounded by their family. Ariel was only four years old. Kfir was just nine months old when they were taken hostage alongside their mother, Shiri, and father, Yarden.
Kfir was still a baby.
Ariel was still a little boy.
They should have been worrying about toys, birthdays, school, scraped knees and bedtime. They should have had their entire lives ahead of them.
Instead, their photographs became known around the world. Their bright red hair became an agonising symbol of the innocent lives torn apart on 7 October.
Their family waited. They hoped. They prayed.
But Ariel and Kfir never came home alive.

They should be alive today.
They should be growing up.
They should be laughing.
They should be annoying their parents and arguing with each other over toys.

They should have had birthdays still to celebrate and a lifetime of memories still to make.
Instead, two little boys became among the youngest victims of 7 October.

We will remember their names. We will remember their faces. And we will never forget what was taken from them.

And Ariel and Kfir were not the only children whose lives were stolen that day.

There were families who were murdered together.

Parents who died protecting their children. Children who lost their parents. People who hid in terror, listening to the sounds of violence outside their homes, not knowing whether they would survive.
There were people who were taken into captivity and subjected to unimaginable suffering — including torture, abuse and sexual violence.

Some hostages never came home alive.
Others survived, but returned carrying physical and psychological scars that may never fully heal.

And behind every hostage was another family waiting.

Waiting for a phone call.
Waiting for information.
Waiting for a sign of life.

Waiting and hoping that the person they loved would come home.

Three years later, there are families who still wake up every morning with an empty chair at the table.
Parents who will never hear their child's voice again.
Children who will grow up without a mother or father.
Brothers and sisters who will carry that loss for the rest of their lives.

Survivors who will never be the same.

There is something profoundly important about remembering.

Because the passage of time must never turn these people into statistics.

They were not statistics.
They were human beings.

They had names. They had families. They had friends. They had hopes, plans, routines and ordinary lives.

And all of that was stolen from them in a single day.
Today, we remember every person whose life was taken on 7 October.

We remember the families who were destroyed.
We remember the survivors.
We remember those who were taken hostage.
We remember those who came home, and those who never did.
We remember Ariel and Kfir.

And we remember every family who has had to learn how to live with a loss that can never truly be filled.

Three years on, we must never allow the horror of what happened to become something that people casually forget, minimise or rewrite.

We must remember what happened.
We must remember who was murdered.
We must remember who was taken.
We must remember what the survivors endured.

And above all, we must remember the humanity of every single person whose life was shattered that day.

7 October 2023.

Three years on, we remember them.

We mourn them.

We honour their memory.

And we will never forget.

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02/10/2026

So the Tories voted against the motion on saving our local community shops and adamant about the ridiculous amount of rent increase for these hardworking shopkeepers. Let's soon see what happens when the shark Tory councillors who own shops or families own shops when its their time for the rent increase. I wonder if they vote like sheep then 🤔
Please help stand by our shops and put a stop to Tuckwell and his sheep to doing what the hell they like around our Borough without any consultation of any kind. I do hope that you can now see why The London Borough of Hillingdon are in a £600m debt which the only way they know how to get out of it is putting the burden on you the tax payer. Also the budget and forward plan was decided before the local elections as they know that it wouldn't stand with the new council.
'PUTTING RESIDENTS FIRST ' What a load of bo****ks from Hillingdon's Tory Council.

02/10/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

After an extensive investigation courtesy of our labour party, it has finally been uncovered that…

Reform UK has policies on immigration and mass migration. 😱

More shocking revelations to follow, including the discovery that water is, in fact, wet!

Thank you so much to all my friends in the labour party for informing everyone of something we have literally never hidden.

Honestly, I think we may need a press conference for this one.

Love always,

- Soph ###

02/10/2026

🚨 BUSINESSES FACING 100%+ RENT RISES🚨

Independent traders at Mulberry Parade in West Drayton say proposed rent increases could put their livelihoods at risk

Reform councillors Paul Capps & Sophie Dror have been supporting traders, visiting businesses, attending protests & raising the issue at Hillingdon Council

A motion to pause the increases & review the Council’s approach was defeated 19-30

These aren’t just figures on a balance sheet - they’re local businesses, jobs & services that residents rely on

[Councillor Paul Capps Reform UK Yiewsley Councillors Hillingdon Reform UK]

30/09/2026

✈️ MEETING WITH HEATHROW.

I recently met with representatives from Heathrow to discuss the proposed expansion and, most importantly, what it could mean for the people and communities of Hillingdon.

To be absolutely clear, this meeting was not about declaring support for or opposition to the proposed expansion. It was about asking a practical question: if expansion does proceed, how do we ensure Hillingdon residents receive the best possible protection, support and opportunities?

I also wanted to ensure that residents who have serious concerns about the expansion have a proper opportunity to be heard directly by Heathrow.

I therefore put a number of clear demands and proposals to Heathrow.

📍 LOCAL JOBS FOR LOCAL PEOPLE

Heathrow has presented figures suggesting the expansion could create approximately 108,000 jobs nationally, including around 33,000 locally.

I made it clear that if these jobs are created, Hillingdon residents must come FIRST.

I proposed that a proportion of these vacancies should be placed into a Hillingdon-only recruitment pool, available exclusively to Hillingdon residents before being opened more widely.

For the remaining vacancies, I proposed that Hillingdon Jobcentres, recruitment centres and local employment services receive advance notice of opportunities before they are released more widely across the UK, giving our residents an early opportunity to apply.

I also raised the importance of proper training and preparation, including access to Heathrow's Academy, apprenticeships and pre-employment support, so that local residents are actually equipped to take advantage of these opportunities.

If our communities are going to live with the impact of a major expansion on their doorstep, our residents should have a genuine first opportunity to benefit from the jobs and economic opportunities it creates.

🏪 HILLINGDON BUSINESSES MUST BENEFIT

I also raised the importance of local businesses.

If Heathrow expansion generates significant procurement and economic activity, Hillingdon businesses should have meaningful opportunities to participate in that supply chain.

I pressed Heathrow on how smaller local businesses can access those opportunities and how local companies can benefit from the investment taking place on their doorstep.

More information to follow.....

🏠 PROTECTING RESIDENTS

I asked Heathrow for further clarity on how residents will be protected and supported, including those who rent their homes and may be affected by the wider consequences of expansion.

Heathrow assured me that deals will be made and documents will soon be officially released.

Residents should not be left with uncertainty about their homes, livelihoods or future while decisions of this scale are being considered.

🏘️ HEATHROW MUST HOLD ITSELF TO ACCOUNT

I directly challenged Heathrow over the assurances previously given to residents regarding Terminal 5 and the future of a third runway.

I made it clear that Heathrow needs to publicly acknowledge what happened, publicly address the assurances that were given and issue a public apology to the residents affected.

This cannot simply be brushed aside or treated as historical background.

If Heathrow expects our communities to engage with it in good faith about the future, then it must also be willing to be held publicly accountable for the commitments and assurances made in the past.

🤝 HARMONDSWORTH RESIDENTS MUST HAVE A VOICE

I have also secured agreement for Heathrow representatives to meet directly with members of the Harmondsworth Residents Association.

This will give residents the opportunity to put their concerns, questions and experiences directly to Heathrow and to have a proper conversation with the organisation responsible for the proposed development.

Residents should not have to rely solely on correspondence or consultation documents to have their concerns heard.

📣 PROPER CONSULTATION MATTERS

I also challenged Heathrow on how it intends to reach residents beyond the people who routinely attend consultations or already engage with the process.

Heathrow outlined plans for both in-person and online engagement, including more localised events and information being made available to communities.

I stressed that consultation must be meaningful and accessible. The people most affected by decisions of this scale must have a genuine opportunity to understand what is being proposed, ask questions and make their concerns known.

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This meeting was therefore about more than simply discussing an airport expansion.

It was about making sure Hillingdon has a seat at the table.

It was about jobs for local people, opportunities for local businesses, protections for residents, accountability from Heathrow and ensuring that communities such as Harmondsworth are properly heard.

I am not going to pretend that every concern has been resolved following one meeting. There is still a great deal of work to do, and I will continue pressing Heathrow for specific commitments rather than simply accepting broad promises about economic benefits.

Whatever ultimately happens with Heathrow, Hillingdon residents must not be an afterthought.

Their homes, livelihoods, businesses, communities and voices must be properly represented throughout this process.

If Heathrow is going to ask Hillingdon to live with the consequences of its expansion, then Hillingdon must have a meaningful say in what happens and our residents must see tangible benefits from it.

I will continue to push for answers, commitments and proper representation for our communities. 💙

-Cllr Dror