New specialist smoke free service
A new specialist smoke free service for individuals with mental health problems or during pregnancy, has been launched. Commissioned by the council, Ealing Community Partners will deliver the service to directly address the high prevalence of smoking and its detrimental impact on life expectancy. Councillor Josh Blacker, cabinet member for healthy lives at Ealing Council, […]
Supermarket food vouchers for the summer
Local families on low incomes will be receiving supermarket vouchers to support them with food and other essentials over the summer months. Over the coming days, Ealing Council will issue supermarket vouchers and grants to almost 10,000 families on low incomes with children. Eligible families do not need to apply, as the support will be […]
Celebrating milestones in London’s Creative Enterprise Zones
A special event was held to celebrate a scheme that is supporting local creative industries and entrepreneurs to thrive. Councillor Louise Brett, Ealing Council’s cabinet member for decent living incomes, was on-hand for a celebratory event held last week as the Mayor of London’s Creative Enterprise Zone (CEZ) programme reached new heights. Our borough is […]
A private foster carer shares her experiences
It can be complex and sometimes unclear as to whether you are in a private fostering arrangement, this is something the council can help with. We speak with a private foster carer to find out more. If you or anyone you know are looking after a friend or relative’s child, who is under 16 (18 […]
Ealing Sports Awards 2023 winners revealed
The cream of the borough’s sports clubs, coaches, volunteers and sports people of all ages were celebrated at the sixth annual Ealing Sports Awards, organised by Ealing Council with the support of Everyone Active. Councillor Polly Knewstub, the council’s cabinet member for thriving communities, joined many of the shortlisted individuals and clubs nominated in the […]
Ealing sees drop in CO2 emissions
The borough has seen a significant drop in greenhouse gas emissions per person, according to a new report from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. According to the newly released figures, Ealing has seen a significant decrease of 49% in carbon dioxide greenhouse gas emissions per person since records began in 2005, significantly […]
Two stations in Ealing getting new step-free access
Two of Ealing’s London Underground stations, Northolt and North Acton, are in line to have step-free access under new plans outlined by Transport for London (TfL). The two stations are included in the ten London Underground stations that TfL will be reviewing for potential step-free access through new lifts as it progresses plans to further […]
Ealing creatives: lights, camera, action
The borough has always been at the forefront of the country’s arts and culture scene. It’s home to Ealing Studios, one of the world’s oldest film studios, which has produced some of the most iconic British films of the last century and The Marshall company, from a small shop in Hanwell to shaping British and […]
The Citizens’ Tribunal takes action on education
The Citizens’ Tribunal met in an open meeting with Ealing Council, and Ealing Learning Partnership (ELP) on Wednesday 5 July, to discuss how the borough intends to take action to tackle the impact of racial inequality in Ealing’s schools. This is the second in a series of six meetings aimed at tackling inequalities, each focusing […]
Celebrating Young Ealing Awards 2023
The second annual Young Ealing Foundation Awards took place at Ealing Town Hall, celebrating the outstanding achievements of Ealing’s children, young people and youth providers. Over 200 people attended the event on Thursday, 6 July, including local young people, youth workers, local youth providers and councillors. Councillor Kamaljit Nagpal, cabinet member for a fairer start […]
Are you or anyone you know private fostering?
If you or anyone you know are looking after a friend or relative’s child for 28 days or more, and the arrangement is made privately, without the knowledge of the council’s children’s services, then it could be private fostering. “There are many reasons why a child may not live with their immediate family, and in […]
Work starts on building 500 new homes in Southall
A ground-breaking ceremony marked the start of a regeneration scheme that will provide more than 500 new homes. The Park Avenue development, a collaborative effort between PA Housing, Greater London Authority (GLA), and Ealing Council, started last week (6 July). Designed with the community’s needs in mind, the plans for this new neighbourhood encompass a […]