Climate and ecological strategy: two years on
Ealing Council has made significant progress in reducing harmful emissions and defending the borough from flood, drought, energy and food risk since it launched its ambitious climate strategy in 2021. A 2-year progress report outlining key highlights and future ambitions is now available to view on the council’s website. As part of its commitment to […]
Free mobile data
If you are over 18 and from a low income household you can get free mobile data at one of the councils community hubs. The council’s four community hubs are now registered data banks and can give away free data sims cards to those who qualify. The sims, provided by the Good Things Foundation, can […]
Get on your bike during Bike Week 2023
Bike Week is an annual celebration of cycling, aiming to encourage people to cycle more often. Taking place between 5 and 11 June 2023, you can join in by hopping on your bike and taking up active travel. Here are a few things to make it easier for you to get on your bike. Free […]
Ice cream – smoothie criminal
Street traders have been warned to make sure they get the correct licences after the owner of an ice cream van was ordered by a court to pay almost £6,000 after being found guilty of trading illegally. Idrees Mian, of Uxbridge Road in Southall, appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on 19 May, and he pleaded […]
Lend a hand for Volunteers Week, 1 -7 June
Volunteers Week gives us an opportunity to celebrate and appreciate our volunteers. It is a week to discover what is happening locally in the borough, lend a hand, and find out ways we can bring more value to the community we live in. Do Something Good is a one stop shop website, where people can […]
Checking out the borough’s high speed rail station
The borough is gearing up for a new era of connectivity and progress as work continues at the Old Oak Common site, which expects to welcome high speed rail as soon as 2026. Old Oak Common will become one of the UK’s most important transport hubs. Once completed, it will connect London with Birmingham and […]
The borough is letting it bloom in June
Fresh from a successful No Mow May, the council will continue to let areas of grass grow in many of its parks and open spaces as part of Let it Bloom June. Let it Bloom June is a national campaign run by the charity Plantlife, which sees areas of grass left to flourish to provide a […]
Celebrate with Pride
Councillors and members of Ealing Council staff came together to celebrate the start of Pride month and the raising of the Progress Pride flag by the Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Hitesh Tailor and council leader, Councillor Peter Mason. The month culminates in the London Pride March on 1 July, and for the first time, […]
Re-writing borough’s creative story
Ealing is a vibrant borough known for its diverse communities and thriving creative scene and Ealing Council is taking bold steps to preserve its rich cultural heritage while looking ahead to the future. Earlier this year the council announced a new cultural manifesto and action plan to strengthen the borough’s creative heritage and its artistic […]
Ealing with 25 brand new bike hangars
Ealing Council promised to install 25 new bike hangars across the borough in the spring, as part of its £10million investment to support active travel – that’s cycling, walking, scooting or using public transport. Residents can now store their bike safely and securely in 25 brand new hangars, installed in locations suggested by the community. […]
New Health and Wellbeing strategy approved
Last week (18 May) a new Health and Wellbeing strategy was adopted by Ealing’s cabinet members. The new strategy focuses on reducing inequalities by addressing the building blocks of health and wellbeing – working closely with residents and other local organisations. Together in Ealing Titled ‘Together in Ealing’, the strategy has been developed by the […]
New Mayor inaugurated
Councillor Hitesh Tailor was inaugurated as the new Mayor of Ealing at the borough’s annual council meeting, held on 23 May 2023. Councillor Tailor said: “The role of Mayor brings with it tremendous responsibility and a huge sense of pride for communities across the borough and I fully recognise the importance of the role as […]