Highlights since Hillingdon was created

1 April 1965 - London Government Act comes into effect, the London Borough of Hillingdon established.

9 June 1966 - Brunel University awarded Royal Charter.

10 January 1967 - Hillingdon Hospital opens.

1968 - Compass Theatre established in Ickenham.

1972 - Completion of Chequers Square and Market Square redevelopment in Uxbridge.

1973 - The Pavilions Shopping Centre in Uxbridge opens.

1977 - Beck Theatre built in Hayes.

28 April 1979 - New Civic Centre opens in Uxbridge.

6 June 1986 - Stockley Park officially opens for business (further developments 1990-1998).

25 June 2002 - Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee visit to Uxbridge.

April 2007 - Start of lottery-funded restoration of Manor Farm, Ruislip.

1 June 2010 - Botwell Green Leisure Centre and library opens.

30 March 2018 - Exhibition and visitor centre at the Battle of Britain Bunker, Uxbridge opens.

November 2024 to February 2025 Draft vision to revitalise Uxbridge town centre being consulted on.