Cycling safety vital for council
Cycling campaigners took to the streets on Saturday (28 October) to voice their concerns about safety on Ealing’s roads. The community’s concern was highlighted after Claudia Manera tragically lost her life while travelling on a bike in West Ealing. The accident involved a lorry in Uxbridge Road, near the junction with Northfields Avenue, and is […]
Will you step up to the Get Moving challenge?
Are you determined to turn over a new leaf in the New Year? Do you want to improve your fitness, but need a bit of help to get going? Then the Get Moving challenge could be for you. We are looking for three volunteers to take part in a challenge to change their lifestyle and […]
Remember the rules on 5 November
With Guy Fawkes Night fast approaching there is bound to be a host of fireworks exploding in the sky and bonfires being lit below. However residents are reminded that there are rules around both to avoid your fun becoming a nuisance to others. It is against the law to use fireworks between the hours of […]
Brent Lodge needs your help to become the UK’s Best Park 2017
Local people have the chance to give Brent Lodge Park the recognition it deserves by helping it to be crowned the best park in the country. ‘The Bunny Park’, as it is known locally, has been nominated for the UK’s Best Park 2017 in a national competition which searches for the best green spaces across […]
Make Halloween green
Ealing Council is reminding residents to think green while celebrating Halloween, Bonfire Night and other festivals. Diwali celebrations took place 19 October, with families and friends no doubt enjoying the festival of light with plenty of delicious food. More celebrations follow soon after, with Halloween on Tuesday, 31 October and Bonfire Night on Sunday, 5 […]
Drop-in consultation events at Gurnell Leisure Centre
Local people can find out more about proposals for the redevelopment of Gurnell Leisure Centre at two drop-in consultation events, being held on 30 October (4pm and 9pm) and 31 October (6.30am to 2pm). The consultation events, held by Ealing Council and the developer Be, will provide an opportunity for the development team to explain […]
Have your say on new cycle superhighway
Ealing residents are being encouraged to have their say on plans for a new cycle superhighway, which would link two neighbouring boroughs. Although it does not enter Ealing, the planned route for Cycle Superhighway 9 passes very close to the borough, running from Kensington to Brentford Town Centre, via Chiswick High Road. If it gets […]
Disposal of historical Acton site
Ealing Council’s cabinet will be asked to review plans and to consider uses for the old Acton library site next month. The council originally tendered this development opportunity in 2014 with Curzon Corinthian appointed to redevelop the site for a Curzon cinema. Owing to changes in circumstances, the agreement with Curzon Corinthian has been terminated. […]
Ealing mental health centre reopens in new premises
The Solace Centre recently reopened its doors in West Ealing to coincide with World Mental Health Day. The centre and Marron House have had extensive refurbishments. Solace offers a safe, accepting and inclusive environment to counteract the effects of isolation and loneliness in people with mental health problems who live in the borough. Celebrating the event by […]
Visit Hanwell Zoo for Halloween and beyond
After a summer which has seen amazing new animals arrive to join familiar favourites, Hanwell Zoo has been enjoying autumn and gearing up for winter, with fun events for Halloween half-term and the Christmas period. There are daily events running between 23 and 31 October, allowing visitors of all ages to find out about animal skeletons, how […]
Proposed safe area for Acton
Ealing Council is seeking the views of residents after proposing to install alley gates in a number of footpaths across Acton to help clean up the area. The proposed gates will be used in certain footpaths linked to Valetta Road, Davis Road, Dordrecht Road, Warple Way and Jeddo Road in Acton. (See image). The public […]
Free swimming masterclass with double Olympian
Whether you have a little one who is a keen swimmer or you just want to improve your own technique, why not come along to a free masterclass hosted by an Olympic swimmer? On Sunday, 29 October, double Olympian Ekaterina Avramova will lead a series of free masterclasses at Gurnell Leisure Centre in Ealing. The event, […]