THE Department of Transport are to open up the Exceptional Hardship scheme for those affected by the current route for HS2 on August 20.

The decision was announced on Monday, after 4,500 responses were received from around the country about what action the Government should take to address those blighted by a high speed line.

Among those to contributed were the Ickenham Residents Association, who reported that the Government consultation and information on the route had been inadequate, and the Harmondsworth and Sipson Residents Association who had to live with eight years of blight from Heathrow's proposed third runway.

72 THE LARCHES - Single storey side extension.

5 MERTON WAY - Conversion of roof space for habitable use with rear dormer, 1 front rooflight and hip to gable roof extension.

66 LONG LANE - Replacement of an extant planning permission: Erection of a two storey building with habitable accommodation in the roofspace containing 7 two-bedroom flats, incorporating 3 rear dormers, associated parking and landscaping and widening of the existing vehicular crossover (involving demolition of the existing dwelling).

A DRUNKEN yob who spat at and headbutted a policeman has been sent to jail for eight weeks.

Alexander Livick, 25, of Grosvenor Crescent, Hillingdon, was sentenced at Uxbridge Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to criminal damage and two offences of assaulting police constables.

The incidents happened on April 11 outside Champers Bar in Eastcote High Street.
Livick, who was drunk at the time, destroyed a window at Champer Bar worth £150, and embroiled himself in an altercation with two policemen.

He was fined a total of £85 and given an eight week prison sentence, and an 18 month suspended sentence.

HILLINGDON'S Volunteer Police Cadets returned from a policing skills competition triumphant- bagging two trophies.

Over 350 cadets took part in the day held at Hendon, with 12 from Hillingdon, putting together over three months of dedicated preparation.

They were tested in seven areas of drill, first aid, TSG (Shield Run), Firearms scenarios, searching, observation of a scene and police skills.

A DECISION was set to be made last night on a year long battle to turn a derelict pub into a supermarket.

The Oak Tree pub, at 132 Ryefield Avenue, Hillingdon, has been the controversial location for the opening of a new supermarket, but residents, unhappy at proposals have sought to stop it.

A victory seemed on the cards as councillors recommended it be refused, but residents are not sure the battle is over.

Constance Evans, chair of the Oak Farm Residents Association, said: "We hope they do not appeal, to the planning inspectorate in Bristol, but we expect they will."

The supermarket would be a Nisa, and the plans also included space for four flats above it.

A group of residents protested against the proposals last August, and at a planning meeting the venture was thrown out on an architectural technicality.

A meeting took place last night (Tues) on a revised bid for the change of use application, which saw three petitioners speak up against it, including Mrs Evans.

"It would be open late, and if they got a license to sell alcohol, there is potential it could become a nuisance like the Oak Tree pub became."

The application was listed for refusal on the grounds of inadequate parking provision, and inadequate arrangements for deliveries.

A licensing meeting is due to take place today (Wed) at the civic centre on the applicant, Nisa's bid, for a liquor license, which they are seeking to obtain irrespective of last night's planning outcome.

102 PIELD HEATH ROAD - Single storey rear extension with 2 roof lights.

35 NEW ROAD - First floor side extension, single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable space.

SITES 1 AND 2, UXBRIDGE CAMPUS, BRUNEL UNIVERSITY, KINGSTON LANE - (Details in compliance with conditions): Brunel University master plan proposals comprising erection of 48,064 sq.m of new academic floorspace, 69,840 sq.m of new student residential accommodation, ancillary floorspace and infrastructure, provision of 645 additional parking spaces, improved access from Kingston Lane, new access from Cowley Road, highway improvements to Cleveland Road, improved pedestrian and cycle routes, landscaping and environmental improvements, involving demolition of 18,600 sq.m of existing floorspace.

DRIVERS escaped injuries following a road accident at Swakeleys Roundabout on Monday.

The collision happened at 4.39pm and caused delays to motorists in rush hour, already trying to contend with a multitude of roadworks.

Ambulance crews went to the scene in Hillingdon, but neither of the drivers or passengers in the two cars required treatment.

A CHARITY which helps almost 4,000 women a year, and was hoping to celebrate its 25th anniversary next year, could close down within months.

The cash-strapped Hillingdon Women's Centre are appealing for money after it emerged that as the situation stands, they would be forced to shut in November.

The centre, based in Long Lane, Hillingdon, helps women through serious issues such as domestic violence, and holds a range of activity classes and learning courses, recently holding an art exhibition.

31 MICAWBER AVENUE - 2 x 2 bed two storey semi detached dwellings with associated parking and amenity space with new vehicular crossover to front involving the demolition of existing dwelling.

SPORT PAVILION, BRUNEL UNIVERSITY, KINGSTON LANE - Omission of balcony, relocation of entrance doors from north to west elevation, new doors to ground floor social area, adjustments to fenestration and louvres, addition of security gate, increase to length of extension and the addition of one window to ground floor office (Amendment to planning application: Erection of a two-storey extension incorporating new ramp and canopy over staircase at rear, new freestanding waste enclosure to the rear of the building, new balcony at first floor level to front and part of side, and external alterations involving replacement of some windows with patio doors).

HILLINGDON & ICKENHAM:
29 STAR ROAD - Part two storey part single storey side and rear extension and conversion of roof space to habitable use with rear dormer.

86 PETWORTH GARDENS - Conversion of dwelling to 2, two-bedroom dwellings with associated parking and amenity space with alterations to existing front and side involving new canopy to front, 8 rooflights to rear and installation of vehicular crossover.

RYEFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL RYEFIELD AVENUE - (Details in compliance with conditions) Installation of an all weather multi use games area with 8 floodlights and boundary fence.