Chairs
Hounslow Council debated appointments to its various bodies in October 2026, amid claims the Labour administration lost its majority.
Hounslow Council discussed appointments to its various bodies, which include leadership positions, at a special meeting on 21 October 2026. This debate followed claims that the Labour administration no longer held an overall majority due to a change in group membership. Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, Leader of the Council, moved a report on the appointments, noting an amendment was required.
No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss these appointments. The topic of Chairs refers to the leadership positions within the various committees of a council, which are typically allocated based on the political composition of the council.
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