Hammersmith Broadway

Key Issues

1. Mould and misery scandal: Residents have been left living with damp, leaks and unsafe conditions for years, with the council and housing providers repeatedly criticised for their failures.
2. Repairs crisis: Residents continue to complain about contractor absenteeism and the inability to get issues fixed right first time. In some cases, we have heard of residents having to have contractors out 5-6 times before an issue has been resolved.
3. Chronic underinvestment in housing: Labour-run H&F Council has talked a big game on housing while persistently missing housebuilding targets, spending huge sums on temporary accommodation instead of permanent homes.

How we will address them

• Launch an emergency taskforce to audit housing conditions across all types of property
• Introduce strict repair deadlines for council properties with emergency fixes within 24 hrs and publish contractor performance data so residents can see who is responsible for missed repairs and broken appointments
• Invest in a local housing casework service so residents (including leaseholders, shared owners and renters) get real help navigating complaints
• Make sure every resident knows about Awaab's Law, which now legally requires landlords to inspect damp and mould within 14 days and complete repairs within 7 and use it as a lever for enforcement when they don't
• Commit to never reducing the level of social housing in H&F, and actively grow it through a new voluntary acquisition programme. We will offer a fair price to any homeowner wishing to sell, with no pressure or obligation, channelling these purchases directly into rebuilding our social housing stock. By making the process streamlined and straightforward, we aim to become the first-choice buyer for residents looking to sell.

Key Issues

1. More coordinated policing: Labour has cut police visibility, tried to close police counters, and left residents unsure where to turn when they need help, while the council’s Law Enforcement Team (LET) often operates in isolation, causing confusion, delays, and ineffective responses.
2. Not solving the root cause: Labour focuses on enforcement after the fact, not prevention, while antisocial behaviour continues to blight lives.

How we will address them:

1. Keep the counter open at Hammersmith Police Station
2. Bring the LET under the Met Police's borough commander for better coordination and faster responses
3. Push for dispersal orders and exclusion zones for repeat offenders, not just cautions that achieve nothing
4. Increase funding for youth centres and community groups, giving everyone access to safe spaces and alternatives to crime
5. Invest in Turning Point programmes to address drug and alcohol issues, tackling the root causes of antisocial behaviour

Key Issues:

1. I cannot name my councillor: Labour & Tory councillors seem to only surface during election season. On the doorsteps we find lifelong Labour voters can't even name their councillor. We don't think this is acceptable.
2. Lack of transparency: Too often, residents are left in the dark about decisions that affect their streets. Council decisions are made behind closed doors without councillors justifying their voting record.

How we will address them:

1. Hold weekly drop-in sessions throughout the council term for residents to come and talk about their concerns.
2. Post fortnightly video updates on what we have been up to as councillors so you can see how your money is being spent.
3. Organise quarterly community forums in local venues to enable residents to hold us fully to account.
4. Commit to publish clear justifications for every vote we make, so you know exactly why we took each decision