Use ‘Your Voice’ to talk about ‘Your Town’
Ealing Council is reaching out across the borough to find out how local people will find it easiest to talk to the council about their towns and neighbourhoods. ‘Your Voice, Your Town’ aims to bring local people into the decisions that are made about the places where they live. The campaign is aimed at making […]
Saluting our Sisters: Jessica Huntley
The theme of Black History Month this year is ‘Saluting our Sisters’ and we’ve been looking back over past and current times to introduce you to black women in the borough who have had a positive impact on our lives. Councillor Jasbir Anand, cabinet member for tackling inequality, said: “Black people have been an integral […]
New green space unveiled
Central Plaza in Acton Gardens, one of the largest regeneration schemes in the borough, officially opened to residents at the weekend. The redesign and improvements on the former South Acton estate were unveiled by Countryside Partnerships, a housebuilding and urban regeneration company, and L&Q, residential developer and housing association, and Ealing Council. Acton Gardens, by […]
Recycling and reducing waste made easier
An exciting new re-use and repair site, the very first of its kind in London, is coming to Acton in 2024. It will help people reduce and recycle more of their waste, ending the need to send it to landfill. Bringing together inspiring organisations and charities, Ealing Council and West London Waste Authority are transforming […]
New footbridge opens
A new footbridge has been opened ensuring residents and visitors again have access to the canal towpath, connecting Marnham Fields and Smiths Farm and providing greater connection between Northolt and Greenford. It replaces the old wooden footbridge, which was closed to the public in 2020 because of safety concerns. The replacement bridge improves accessibility and […]
Saluting our sisters and celebrating local heroes
Black History Month, which falls in October, gives us a chance to celebrate the contributions of our black neighbours, friends, family and colleagues to our lives and the world around us. The theme of this year’s Black History Month is ‘Saluting our Sisters’, and October is also kinship care month. Kinship carers are those family […]
Saluting our Sisters: Carlene Bender
Saluting our Sisters is the theme of Black History Month 2023. During the month, we are meeting 5 local black women, to find out more about them and their achievements and what Black History Month means to them. Carlene Bender is a local businesswoman. She is the powerhouse behind Ealing Business Expo, events that bring local […]
Stop smoking this Stoptober
When you stop smoking, good things start to happen — you can begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health. So, this October, join the thousands of smokers committing to quitting. Statistics show that, if you can stop smoking for 28 days, you’re 5 times more likely to give up for good. Smoking affects […]
Carer’s card for peace of mind
If you are a carer, what would happen to the person you look after if something was to suddenly happen to you? This doesn’t need to be a concern if you have a carer’s emergency card. If a carer is in an accident, suddenly taken ill or has a personal crisis, then the card helps […]
Making your home deliveries safer
Council parking officers were out in force this week to help help ensure road safety for delivery drivers. Food deliveries to the door have been growing in popularity, especially during and after the pandemic. While the convenience of home deliveries has been welcomed by many busy residents and families, there are concerns about the road […]
High five for food safety
An Ealing restaurant has been recognised for their significant improvement in food safety and hygiene standards by Ealing Council’s food safety team. Samrat Bangladeshi and Indian Cuisine in Pitshanger Lane has been awarded a High Five award. The award was created by the council to recognise local businesses who were found to be not fully […]
Events that are right up your high street
Do you have a brilliant idea for an event that could engage with local people and help bring positivity to your local high street? Ealing Council and the borough’s High Streets Task Force are seeking proposals from local community groups and organisers to deliver family friendly events and activities in one of the borough’s 13 […]