Dump the car, jump on a space hopper
Residents can transform their roads into play streets for World Car Free Day in September, by applying to have their road closed and requesting play equipment – all for free. Car Free Day is all about encouraging families and neighbours to come together and enjoy a weekend of playing and getting together outdoors. World Car […]
Planting a celebration tree
If you want to celebrate the life of a loved one, a wonderful way to create a lasting legacy could be by sponsoring a tree. As your tree grows, it will provide a huge range of ecosystem benefits for future generations, enhancing the urban landscape, and helping to improve the local environment. Ealing Council has […]
Kensington Road cycle route
Work has begun on creating a safer route for cyclists between Northolt and Southall, providing an important connection to the canal towpath on Kensington Road. This will include improvements to footways, crossing points, lighting, planting and signage that will benefit pedestrians and other road users. Councillor Deirdre Costigan, deputy leader and cabinet member for climate […]
Enhancing community spaces
Are you passionate about fostering community engagement and creating vibrant spaces that unite people? The Racecourse Estate in Northolt will witness a remarkable transformation through the Floating Community Room and Grants Funding programme. Spearheaded by Ealing Council’s Visions for Northolt scheme, the programme invites residents and local organisations to have a positive impact on the […]
Have your say on Northolt’s Green Ring
Residents and businesses in Northolt are being asked to give their views on the Northolt Green Ring, a walking and cycling route which connects the area’s green spaces. Earlier this year, Ealing Council was awarded a grant from the Mayor of London’s Green and Resilient Spaces Fund to help connect the 6 parks in Northolt […]
Southall’s biodiversity flourishing
A new project is underway in Glade Lane Canalside Park in Southall to enhance biodiversity, reduce pollution and flood risk and make the park more enjoyable for residents. The improvements, funded by the Mayor of London and in partnership with the Canal and River Trust and Peabody Housing Association, are part of Southall Wellbeing Way […]
Funded holiday fun this summer
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is running over 5 weeks this summer offering holiday fun funded by The Department for Education. Council leader Peter Mason and Councillor Kamaljit Nagpal, cabinet member for a fairer start, visited the Alec Reed Academy, just one of the 85 venues where activities are taking place, to find […]
Extra support for carers
Extra support for carers has been made available to support people who are family or informal carers for some of the most vulnerable adults in the borough. Providing care for a family loved one is often difficult, can be very stressful, and can have a significant impact on the carers own health and wellbeing. Every […]
Cost of living: Free school meals for a year
When schools return in September, all primary school children who go to state schools in London, will receive free school meals for the whole of the academic year. With families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, the Mayor of London has provided funding to ensure that children of primary school age will be entitled to a […]
Enhancing Ealing and Hanwell town centres: Your voice matters
Ealing Council is inviting residents to have their say about what improvements they would like to see in Ealing and Hanwell town centres. As part of the council’s 20 minute framework consultation, it is encouraging people who visit, live or work in those towns to take part in a short survey. The purpose of a […]
Growing spaces in the borough reach a peak
A new allotment in Ealing officially opened last month, providing around 35 plots for residents to grow their own wonderfully fresh and varied herbs, fruits and vegetables. The Popesfield allotment is a welcome addition, especially in the local area where demand is exceptionally high. The new spaces mean the borough now has 45 allotments with […]
New season, new kit for Ealing’s beloved rugby club
Ealing Trailfinders rugby club launched a new premiership kit for both men’s and women’s teams. Councillor Josh Blacker, cabinet member for healthy lives, joined them on the steps of Ealing Town Hall on Wednesday, 2 August 2023 for the launch. Councillor Blacker said: “We are extremely lucky and proud to have Ealing Trailfinders rugby club […]