Transform the lives of children, become a governor
Governors have an important role in our schools and by becoming a governor, can transform the lives of children and young people by improving educational standards. But if you wonder what you’d have to do or if you are eligible to be a governor, check out an upcoming online recruitment event for the answers. On […]
Cracking down on fly-tipping
The Government recently published statistics on how councils across England dealt with fly-tipping during 2022/23 and Ealing has come out on top again. According to the official data, Ealing is the second best borough in England when it comes to issuing fixed penalty notices (FPNs) for fly-tipping. Last year, Ealing issued 5,192 FPNs just behind […]
Petition: help save funding lifeline
Ealing Council is urging the government to extend the Household Support Fund (HSF) beyond the end of March, to allow families to continue to receive this lifeline funding during the cost of living crisis. In his latest leader’s notes, Councillor Peter Mason said: “As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, it is those […]
The bid has landed
Ealing Council has formally made its bid to be crowned London Borough of Culture 2025 at a meeting with the Mayor of London’s assessment panel on Thursday 8 February. More than 2,300 residents have signed up to show their support so far, but there is still time to back the bid online. The winner is […]
Trouble for those spitting or littering in the street
Spitting on the street is not only unhygienic and antisocial, it can also land you in a lot of trouble – as one man found out recently in court. As part of Ealing Council’s work towards cleaner streets, enforcement officers look out for antisocial offences on the borough’s streets under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. […]
Mattock Lane safe zone to remain
The safe zone around the Mattock Lane clinic in Ealing will remain in place until at least 2027. The decision was taken at a meeting of Ealing Council’s cabinet last night (Wednesday 7 February). The Mattock Lane Safe Zone public spaces protection order (PSPO) was due to end in April but this decision allows it […]
One step closer to a new leisure centre
Ealing Council is progressing with plans for an impressive new sports facility at Gurnell Leisure Centre, to create a place for people of all ages to exercise, relax and socialise. At a meeting of Ealing Council’s cabinet last night, approval was given to start the next phase of the project. This will involve submitting a […]
Bin your garden waste in an environmentally friendly way
If composting isn’t for you then why not get your garden waste collected from your home, freeing up your day from making a trip to the recycling centre and giving you more time to enjoy your garden. The council does not accept garden waste in the food waste collection. Garden waste dumped in refuse bins […]
Sporting life
Aspiring athletes in the borough have the chance to develop their sporting excellence by signing up to a programme run by Ealing Council’s leisure provider, Everyone Active. Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme is relaunching this month, offering access to top class training facilities and mentoring support from Olympians and Paralympians. Councillor Polly Knewstub, cabinet member […]
Making Northolt more accessible
Residents are being invited to share their views on planned improvements at Belvue Park in Northolt, making green spaces in the borough more accessible and supporting active travel. Last year, residents and businesses shared their views on Northolt’s Green Ring, a new 6.3km walking and cycling route which is planned to connect 6 parks in […]
A lasting change in Northolt
As part of Visions for Northolt, an exciting community-led regeneration programme, the council is improving borough’s roads, pavements, open and green spaces and travel routes. It’s about putting local people in the driving seat of a lasting change in Northolt. Safer cycling in Kensington Road Thousands of residents and businesses have already told the council […]
Free debt advice
More than 1,500 residents were invited to a debt surgery, aimed at supporting residents struggling with bills, at the Dominion Centre in Southall on Wednesday 31 January. These quarterly surgeries are aimed at residents who owe money to the council relating to unpaid penalty charge notices, particularly those who may be struggling to afford payments. […]