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RideLondon drop-in session on Wednesday June 26

Residents and businesses are reminded to grill organisers of August’s RideLondon cycling event about potential transport problems at a special drop-in event taking place on Wednesday, June 26. Read the full story»

Crime road-shows ‘turn up the heat’ on offenders

The heat is being turned up on criminals in Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) as a new series of localised crime-fighting road shows hits the streets.

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BT road works warning in Shepherds Bush

Motorists are being warned to expect delays in the Shepherds Bush area from next week.

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Securing a brighter future for healthcare

A vision for world-class 21st Century healthcare has been laid out before Government ministers.

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Youth Games hockey success

Hammersmith & Fulham enjoyed a successful weekend (15 and 16 June) at the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games.

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Benefit cap to go live on August 12

Major changes to the benefit system are almost upon us, and will go live on Monday August 12.

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Celebrating Fulham 2013

The annual Celebrating Fulham festival starts at the end of this month, promising an action-packed week of excitement for residents, businesses and visitors.

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Many hands make light work

It has been a bumper week for the Big Clean Up with seven separate events and scores of volunteers helping to keep the borough tidy.

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Bank your unwanted CDs and DVDs

A new set of banks to collect CDs, DVDs, cassette tapes and videos have been welcomed in the borough.

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How are we doing on crime in Fulham Reach?

Fulham Reach residents got a chance to spell out their crime-fighting priorities to police top brass.

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Get set for Playday

Thousands of children, parents, carers and play workers will descend on Ravenscourt Park on Tuesday 30 July for Hammersmith & Fulham’s annual Playday event.

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Traffic fines – two sides of the story

Media reports that accuse some councils of using motorists as ‘cash cows’ by fining drivers, who clog up bus lanes and yellow box junctions, have prompted a mixed reaction from local residents.

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Easy ways to report helicopter concerns

Residents with concerns about helicopter activity in the borough are being advised to report them.

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Art exhibition at Hammersmith Library

An art exhibition will take place at Hammersmith Library in July. The event runs from July 3-6.

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EU and greed set to fuel 25% surge in water bills

Water bills for millions of people in the south-east of England are set to surge by 25% due to a ‘grandiose vanity project’ that is being driven by greed and a flawed interpretation of legislation from Brussels, a prominent council Leader warned today.

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New look Bridge is outstanding

One of the country’s first alternative provision academies has been given a glowing report and been given full marks by school inspectors.

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Recycle Week free visits

As part of Recycle Week, Hammersmith & Fulham Council is offering residents a free trip to the local recycling centre.

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Fraudsters who impersonated armed robber jailed

Two fraudsters who set up an elaborate ruse to claim almost £22,000 worth of benefits in the name of a man who was serving a 12 year prison sentence for armed robbery have been jailed for five months each.

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Community Sports Awards 2013

Do you know someone locally who has made a significant impact to their chosen sport? Do you know someone who has changed your view of being active and healthy?

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Linford Christie Centre to be improved

H&F Council has announced plans to refurbish the famous Linford Christie Outdoor Sports Centre.

Four arrested in latest crime purge

Four people were arrested during the latest purge on crime and antisocial behaviour in Shepherds Bush.

Amey on board in latest drive to reduce costs

Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) Council is once again harnessing the power of the private sector as it looks to reduce unnecessary costs and provide taxpayers with the best services possible.

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Heathrow expansion debate needs ‘facts, not fiction’

Plans for extra runways at Heathrow Airport will fall at the first hurdle if there is a rigorous probing of the facts, according to the 2M Group of local authorities.

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TfL to spend £60m on flyover

A contract worth £60m to strengthen Hammersmith Flyover has been agreed by Transport for London.

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Beat bike crime by marking your cycle

A free bike marking event will be held on on Parsons Green on Thursday 27 June between 4pm and 7pm.

Green improvements at Flora Gardens

Flora Gardens residents celebrated a raft of green improvements to their estate on Friday May 3, 2013.

Free WiFi in Hammersmith and Fulham

Vast swathes of Hammersmith & Fulham are to undergo a digital revolution and receive free wifi coverage.

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Two more CV workshops

Following popular demand, Hammersmith & Fulham Council is to hold two more CV workshops at Fulham Library.

Free bike clinics

People living and working in H&F are being offered free bicycle checks every week until July at parks and open spaces in the borough.

Pay your rent by Direct Debit and win £500

Council tenants who make the switch and pay their rent by Direct Debit may just win £500!

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Pay council tax by Direct Debit and win thousands

Pay your council tax by Direct Debit and you may just win £25,000!

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H&F agrees 3% council tax cut

Hammersmith & Fulham is now the UK’s ‘low tax borough’ after agreeing to cut council tax for the sixth year out of seven – bucking a trend of council tax rises across the UK.

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