Self-defence training for females
A local training academy is offering female residents the chance to participate in their eight-week self-defence courses for free. The course aims to give the participants more independence and learn new techniques. Starting Saturday, 13 April the course held over two time slots is open to women and girls aged 13 years and older who […]
Nurturing a love of nature this Easter
Spring is in the air – and everywhere flowers, trees, birds and insects are emerging into warmer and longer days. So why not treat your family to a trip to Walpole Park and some of the events and activities celebrating nature this Easter? The Rickyard Centre is playing host to an array of outdoor, art […]
Can you be the governor?
School governors can transform the lives of children and young people by improving educational standards. If you are interested in being a governor find out more by going to a special recruitment evening being held at Ealing Town Hall on Wednesday (27 March). Current governors, council officers and representatives from schools looking to recruit new governors […]
Help give your park a clean this spring
Ealing Council is once again teaming up with the Great British Spring Clean and is encouraging local people to get involved. Events and activities are running over the next few weeks for combining enjoyable walks and events with litter-picking They are designed to show just how much we love our parks. Every Saturday from 23 […]
Looking after public spaces
David Highton is the chairman of West Ealing Neighbours, a residents’ group which, among other things, is working hard to maintain a recently rejuvenated spot on the corner of Melbourne Avenue and Leeland Terrace. It was transformed from an unloved scrap of grass into a paved area with flower beds by Ealing Council, with help […]
Preparing for Brexit
Ealing is home to people from all over the world who make a huge contribution to the borough, including 55,000 people from other European Union (EU) nations. The council believes diversity is one of the borough’s greatest strengths and wants these residents from other parts of the EU to apply for settled status, stay and […]
Ealing Sports Awards are back
“The nomination process isn’t hard. Just say what you do and why you love it,” said Chris Smith, secretary at Ealing BMX Club, which took the title of Junior Club of the Year at the 2018 Ealing Sports Awards. Nominations are open for the 2019 Ealing Sports Awards, sponsored by Everyone Active. It is your […]
Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery officially open
Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery has reopened its doors to the public, marking the successful completion of a £12 million conservation and restoration project led by Ealing Council. TV presenter Angellica Bell officially cut the ribbon to open Pitzhanger this morning (Saturday 16 March) alongside local children who had designed winning posters celebrating the famous building’s […]
Learning skills at work
Local businesses and employers are reaping the rewards of their staff learning new skills by attending vocational courses in Ealing. In a partnership between Ealing Council’s adult learning service and local companies, employees are given opportunities to learn skills for their work environment but also for everyday life. The adult learning courses offer everything from […]
How Nicko is using his skills to serve others
A Northolt resident is using his sporting prowess as a platform for helping others. Nicko Anderson, 23, reached the heady heights of a world ranking of 38th in Paralympic table tennis. But as well as being a very talented sportsman, Nicko has also taken the time to make a contribution to his community by offering […]
Parking made easier in Ealing
Finding and paying for a parking space is about to become even easier for those living and working in Ealing. Ealing Council has confirmed that the mobile parking platform PayByPhone will be taking over the provision of visitor parking sessions currently offered by RingGo from 1 April 2019. For the first time in Ealing, residents […]
Larger fines for the rubbish droppers
People caught illegally and irresponsibly dropping rubbish on the borough’s streets are set to be hit with larger fines from next month (1 April 2019). Ealing Council has announced that it will be increasing on-the-spot fines for dropping cigarette butts, dog fouling and fly-posting from £80 to £150. The announcement comes after the government increased the […]