09/05/2026
The 2026 Local Election Public Hustings, hosted by the Heston Action Group (HAG), took place on April 29, 2026, and was uploaded to their YouTube channel on April 30, 2026.
The event served as a platform for residents of Heston to engage with candidates ahead of the local elections on May 7, 2026. The discussion covered a wide range of local issues, including environmental concerns, accountability, and public services.
Following this hustings our fantastic candidate, Jasmine Deol, secured the highest number of votes in Heston East with 1,065, successfully winning a seat for the ward. In a significant shift for the area, Labour councillor Gurmail Singh Lal lost his seat.
Meanwhile, in Heston Central, the Labour team, including husband and wife Shivraj Singh Grewal and Janet Elaine Grewal, who stood alongside Mohammad Rasheed Bhatti, also lost their seats to the Conservative Party’s Parinoor Kaur, Salvador Antonio Jose Pereira, and Sampath Mudaliar on 08 May 2026.
In Heston West, Conservative Satwant Kaur won a seat and council leader Shantanu Rajawat came third, getting only 1,105.
2026 Local Election Public Hustings hosted by Heston Action Group