All of Warren Farm will be rewilded and protected
Revised plans for the future of Warren Farm will bring ‘the best of both worlds’ – with the approximately 20-hectare site becoming a local nature reserve, while a new sports ground will be built on additional land next to it. The new plans are to be discussed at a meeting of Ealing Council’s cabinet next […]
Meet Luca, apprentice of the year
Apprenticeships are a great way to get on-the-job experience, gain qualifications and can lead to well-paid employment. Ealing Council’s apprenticeship scheme has been running for more than 17 years and as part of National Apprenticeship Week, which was celebrated earlier this month, Luca Jerome was crowned ‘Apprentice of the Year’. We met with the 21-year-old […]
The new Local Plan
A new Local Plan, which will shape growth and development in the borough for the next 15 years, was presented at a full council meeting this week. At the meeting on Wednesday 21 February, the council heard that the plan will guide planning decisions on homes, infrastructure, climate change, jobs, and how we can address […]
Ealing schools back safe streets and active travel
Primary school pupils from across the borough’s schools came together to learn about active travel and train to become explorer ambassadors at a fun day on Wednesday 21 February. The Transport for London explorer ambassador scheme, formerly known as the junior travel ambassadors (JTA), brings together a group of students who will promote active and […]
You have helped shape our future – thank you
We have been on a journey over the last 2 years, working with you, our residents, community organisations, residents’ groups and others to develop the council’s new Local Plan. Our vision of creating new spaces for our residents, across our all our 7 towns, whether its genuinely affordable homes, bustling community centres, or thriving highstreets […]
Transforming West Ealing
Residents in West Ealing can have their say on exciting changes to local streets and public spaces based on suggestions from locals themselves to ensure people can walk, cycle and use public transport more easily and safely. The Live West Ealing initiative was first launched in 2018 asking residents for their input on ideas to […]
Make sure you’re registered to vote and have photo ID
If you are not registered to vote or your details have changed, then you will not be able to vote in the upcoming Mayor of London and London Assembly elections on Thursday 2 May. You can register to vote and change your voting details online. You will need to register by 16 April to vote […]
Work making Northolt station step-free back on track
Work will resume to make Northolt tube station, on the West Ruislip branch of the Central line, step-free after it was paused due to the pandemic. Transport for London (TfL) also plans to start design work on making North Acton on the Central line and West Hampstead on the Jubilee line step-free, while also addressing […]
Applause for apprentices
Apprentices from across the borough were celebrated at a special awards ceremony, on Thursday 8 February, as part of National Apprenticeship Week. The Ealing Council Apprenticeship Awards recognises the achievements of apprentices that have completed their Level 2 or Level 3 training in careers including food safety and youth work. The awards also honour training […]
Creating new cycle routes
Based on a consultation with local people last year, the council has created its first ever resident-backed cycle network plan to reduce the barriers cyclists face and encourage people to try cycling. Now it’s time for residents to make sure the council has got it right. Last year, Ealing Council asked residents in a public […]
Help plant 600 trees
Looking to enjoy some time outdoors? Come and join a team from Ealing Council and help plant 600 trees to create 2 new tiny forests on Thursday and Friday. If you’d like to offer a helping hand, please register your interest. There are 2 events taking place. The first is at Southall Recreation Ground, 29 […]
Your new Local Plan – shaping the borough
Following extensive consultation, the latest version of the new Local Plan for the borough was presented at the full council meeting on Wednesday (21 February) and is now published for public consultation. This is a key stage in a long path towards a critical set of policies which provide a framework for shaping development in […]
