Hounslow to move with the times...

Businesses urged to share priorities for Hounslow’s Transport Strategy

Movement can mean everything to business. It can be the path to hitting your targets, the direction of travel to reach your corporate objectives or the growth plan that will see your business thrive.

In the business world as in many other spheres of life, one thing is certain: if you’re not moving, you’re standing still. And if you’re standing still, you won’t grow.

The concept of movement is also vitally important to the day-to-day running of any business.

It defines how we travel, how we deliver to our customers and how our staff members get to and from work.

When it comes to transport and travel around our borough, Hounslow Council doesn’t want to be standing still.

That‘s why the Council is looking to the future and how we shape the borough’s transport network to best suit everyone who travels through our borough.

At the same time, we all need to rise to the challenges that climate change poses. We need to reduce harmful emissions and safeguard our borough’s health and wellbeing for future generations.

To continue to develop Hounslow as a vibrant hub of business and community life, the future of our transport infrastructure is key. And that is where you come in…

When it comes to transport and travel around our borough, Hounslow Council doesn’t want to be standing still.

Understanding how people and businesses travel within Hounslow is the first step to creating an effective Transport Strategy. The Council is looking for feedback on the methods of transport currently used by residents and businesses, and priorities going forward.

Hounslow Council is updating its Transport Strategy to face the future and to keep our borough moving forward.

We are calling our consultation Moving Forward – shaping the future of travel in Hounslow.

We are keen to understand your priorities moving forward for travel in the borough and where you’d like to see improvements. Why your views matter

Local businesses are the lifeblood of Hounslow‘s economy. Whatever the nature of your business, the efficiency and accessibility of our transport system directly impact your operations. The Council’s consultation aims to gather insights on current travel patterns, future transport preferences, and priorities for the borough. By taking part, you can help ensure that the strategy reflects the needs and aspirations of the business community. As part of this consultation, we are appealing to a wide cross-section of the population of Hounslow. We are asking young people to give us their views on how our transport network can help them to take advantage of the opportunities that are available to them for work, study and leisure. For older people, we want to know how accessible our network is.

Current travel patterns

Understanding how people and businesses travel within Hounslow is the first step to creating an effective Transport Strategy. The Council is looking for feedback on the methods of transport currently used by residents and businesses, and priorities going forward.

Are your employees primarily commuting by car, public transport, cycling or walking?

Do your customers find it easy to access your premises? Is it easy for your business to travel in the borough? Is moving goods around the borough easy? How do you and your customers find servicing and visiting your business?

By sharing your experiences, you can highlight areas that we need to focus on, such as congested routes, public transport services, or cycling infrastructure.

Setting priorities

What should the borough‘s future transport priorities be?

As a business owner, you have a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing Hounslow. Is tackling traffic congestion a top priority for you? Or is it improving connectivity to important areas such as central London or Heathrow? Is responding to the climate emergency a priority? By giving your views, you can influence the strategic decisions that will impact the borough for years to come.

Cllr Katherine Dunne is Hounslow Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate, Environment and Transport. She said: “We have to continue to create a transport network for our borough that works for everyone. This is why we are asking all our partners to take part in this consultation and give their views.

“The input from the business community will be invaluable in helping us to shape a network that supports growth, sustainability, and the movement of people and goods.

“Once we have collected your views, we will put our strategy together. Then we will come back to you again to ask what you think.”

How to get involved

Taking part in the consultation is easy and will only take a few minutes. To take part, visit: https://talk.hounslow.gov.uk/moving-forward

We would also like to invite members of the business community to take part in online briefing sessions and discussions about the Transport Strategy. If you would like to take part, please let us know by email to: transportplanning@hounslow.gov.uk

Keep an eye on Hounslow Council’s website (Hounslow.gov.uk) and social media channels for updates on consultation events and deadlines.