Eco meadow comes to Dean Gardens
Work has started on a project to reduce the risk of flooding on town centre roads in West Ealing, whilst providing an attractive new ‘rain garden’ for local wildlife. The first project of its kind in London, it uses a natural stone wool material instead of the usual plastic, to create a sustainable drainage system […]
Tackling the sticky issue of chewing gum
Ealing Council is putting plans in place to tackle chewing gum litter on streets after receiving a £25,000 grant to help solve the problem. The council successfully applied to the Chewing Gum Task Force, run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, for funding to clean gum off pavements and prevent it from being littered again. […]
Music and dance galore at LatinoLife
The UK’s largest Latin music and culture festival, LatinoLife in the Park 2023, is coming to the borough for the first time on Saturday, 5 August. LatinoLife, the UK’s first and only Latina-run organisation, brings the popular LatinoLife in the Park 2023 festival to Walpole Park. Between midday and 10pm, enjoy: Authentic immersive experiences If […]
One month left to renew tax credits
If you claim tax credits, there is one month left to renew your claim, or risk having payments stopped from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The deadline is Monday, 31 July. Customers who received a renewal pack with a red line across the first page and the words ‘reply now’ still need to confirm their […]
Bringing new families together through adoption
Adoption is an exciting, challenging and life-changing experience, and a wonderful way of bringing new families together. “Adoptive parents can come from all walks of life,” said Councillor Kamaljit Nagpal, cabinet member for a fairer start. “And we have children now who are waiting to meet them. But it is important that our adopters reflect […]
Celebrating Pride in London 2023
It’s Pride Month and Ealing is celebrating Pride while the Progress Pride flag flies proudly over Ealing Town Hall. Celebrated each year in June in honour of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York. Pride Month is an annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, bringing people together to celebrate the LGBTQ+ movement and its impact […]
Marking 75 years since HMT Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks
The Windrush flag flew high above Ealing Town Hall as the borough marked 75 years since the HMT Empire Windrush arrived in the UK. On 22 June, celebrations took place at Soane’s Kitchen, Pitzhanger Manor, with Ealing pioneers of the Caribbean community, councillors, and other local people joining to celebrate the Windrush generation, who have […]
Beware of giant hogweed
Ealing Council is advising residents to keep away from the weed heracleum mantegazzianum, also known as giant hogweed, because its sap can lead to burns and possibly blindness if it gets into your eyes. The weed, which is typically found near canals and rivers, can grow up to 3m (10ft) tall. According to the Woodland […]
Climate Action Week: Driving change
Everyone can make a difference in tackling the climate crisis, no matter how big or small and Ealing Council is encouraging residents to join them in their efforts. Tackling the climate crisis is a key priority for Ealing Council, but addressing it is not a challenge the council can face alone – it requires everyone […]
Hanwell Short Breaks Respite Service, a space to enjoy the summer
As the sun is coming out, and it feels like summer has at last arrived, it is a good time to get out into the garden more and enjoy nature, and what better time for the Short Breaks Respite Service in Hanwell to open their new garden space. To celebrate the garden uplift and the […]
Marking Armed Forces Day 2023
Ealing Council will be raising the flag on Saturday, 24 June to celebrate Armed Forces Day 2023. The Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Hitesh Tailor and Councillor Steve Donnelly, lead member for inclusive economy, will host a performance by the St Benedict’s CCF corps drums outside Ealing Town Hall at 11am on Saturday. This event is […]
Ealing creatives: Making music
Being at the forefront of British arts and culture, the borough’s creative scene is historic, rich and incredibly diverse. Ealing is the home of not only British film (Ealing Studios) and the birthplace of Loud (the iconic Marshall amp in Hanwell), but it is also home to the London Mela and the British Bhangra scene. […]