Homebuilding programme is the biggest in London
Ealing Council’s homebuilding plans to deliver more genuinely affordable housing for local people are officially the most ambitious in London, new figures show. The council’s target of building 1,138 genuinely affordable new homes by March 2022 is the highest in London, placing it at the forefront in the fight against London’s housing crisis. The homes […]
Health app here to help
A new free digital health app has been launched in the borough by the NHS making booking appointments, finding local services and seeking advice much easier. Health Help Now helps residents and patients manage their health all in one place including booking an appointment with a GP or finding your local pharmacy. The timing comes […]
Wishing you a green Halloween
With Halloween (31 October) fast approaching local people are being asked to avoid giving their green bin a scare by minimising food waste as they celebrate. Bonfire Night (5 November) and Diwali (7 November) are also coming up and many people will be looking forward to parties, festivities and plenty of delicious food at this […]
Plan for 2,500 new homes in Ealing by 2022 approved
Ealing Council has announced plans for 2,500 more genuinely affordable new homes in the borough in response to London’s housing crisis. The decision made by the council’s cabinet on Tuesday, 16 October means the council and its partners will start work immediately on the homes. They will qualify as ‘genuinely affordable’ by being available as […]
Songwriters encouraged by Alice Gross awards
Young songwriters have the opportunity to spend a day at British Grove Studios as part of the annual songwriting awards to honour a former student of Brentside Academy High. Alice Gross, a promising musician had dreams of becoming a well-known artist tragically lost her life in 2014 and just last year had songwriting awards established […]
It is spooky at Hanwell Zoo
There will be no tricks – only treats at Hanwell Zoo over the half term period (20 -28 October) so local people of all ages are encouraged to head down and enjoy the many spooky activities taking place. Family and friends will be able to challenge each other in some classic games with a […]
Ealing’s green spaces are gold standard
The borough’s beautiful parks and green spaces have struck gold in the London in Bloom Awards for a fifth year in a row. An amazing total of 17 sites were recognised in the annual awards, which celebrates the very best of the capitals beautiful green spaces. Ealing’s parks triumphed with a mixture of Gold, […]
CyberMentorPLUS leads way in online safety
Following the launch of Greenford High School’s CyberMentorPLUS project to tackle cyberbullying, several school and community groups across Ealing have enrolled in the programme. Funded by John Lyon’s Charity, CyberMentorPLUS is aimed at empowering young people online through an extensive training and development programme for staff, pupils, parents and carers. In preparation for Anti Bullying […]
Showcase for stunning wildlife photography
Nature lovers and visitors to Walpole Park braved the rain last Saturday (6 October) to see a showcase of the best wildlife photography the borough has to offer at the launch of a new outdoor exhibition. Organised in partnership between Ealing Council and Ealing Wildlife Group (EWG), the exhibition displays the winning entries from this […]
New parklets provide the perfect place for a sit-down
Residents and visitors in West Ealing may have noticed some exciting new features on the street this autumn. Parklets have sprung up at two locations offering opportunities for a bit of rest and relaxation during the busy day. Parklets are enclosed areas featuring seating, cycle stands and flower beds. They provide an inviting and relaxing […]
#HelloYellow to help speak up about mental health
World Mental Health Day is tomorrow (Wednesday, 10 October) and, in our borough, a #HelloYellow campaign will be supported. This year’s theme, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is ‘Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World.’ Ealing, however, will be specifically aligning the day of awareness with Thrive LDN and Young […]
Recycling Week wrapped up
This year’s Recycling Week was marked in the borough with a pop-up event packed with advice and information for residents on how to get the best out of their blue and green bins. Ealing Council officers were on hand alongside West London Waste to answer questions from dozens of local people who dropped to get […]