Leader of the Council
Hounslow Council's Leader, Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, recently moved a report on council appointments amidst claims that the Labour administration no longer holds an overall majority.
In October 2026, Hounslow Council debated appointments to its various bodies during a special meeting. The Leader of the Council, Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, moved the report for these appointments, noting an amendment was required due to a change in group membership. The council also considered changes to the Planning Committee's terms of reference.
The debate on appointments took place amidst claims that the Labour administration no longer holds an overall majority. These claims followed a change in group membership where Councillor Guy Lambert was no longer part of the Labour group. The Leader of the Council is the elected head of Hounslow Council.
Key facts
- Hounslow Council debated appointments to its various bodies on 21 October 2026. Source
- Councillor Shantanu Rajawat is the Leader of Hounslow Council. Source
- Claims were made in October 2026 that the Labour administration no longer holds an overall majority. Source
- The Leader of the Council moved a report on appointments at the 21 October 2026 meeting. Source
- An amendment to the appointments report was required due to a change in group membership. Source
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