Hillingdon

American

[hil-ing-duhn] / ˈhɪl ɪŋ dən /

noun

a borough of Greater London, England.

Hillingdon British

/ ˈhɪlɪŋdən /

noun

a residential borough of W Greater London. Pop: 247 600 (2003 est). Area: 110 sq km (43 sq miles)

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Hillingdon Council said 152 Chagossians had arrived at Heathrow Airport in the borough this week so far, bringing the total to over 600 since last July.

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Hillingdon Council says it is at risk of going effectively bankrupt and has put in a request for exceptional financial support from the government.

From BBC

"Stop this burden on Hillingdon taxpayers. The bank account is running dry."

From BBC

Hillingdon Council has received funding to provide support in cases where immediate local pressures arise and cannot be resolved through standard contingency measures, with support for all local authorities kept under ongoing review.

From BBC

Mr Dursonial and his family have been placed in temporary accommodation by Hillingdon Council, in West London.

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