Cost of living: Are you eligible for extra support?
During the cost of living crisis, Ealing Council has expanded its eligibility criteria for support to give extra help to those who qualify – such as money towards buying food and essential items. The council’s local welfare assistance team can be contacted online or on 020 8825 6237 if you are struggling financially. The team will […]
New community hub opens at Southall’s Havelock estate
An innovative new community hub that will be home to dozens of services for residents in Southall’s Havelock estate has been officially opened. As part of the Open Havelock project, Ealing Council and housing association Catalyst have transformed 36 disused garages and 2,000 square metres of empty space on the Havelock estate into a suite […]
130 more electric vehicle charge points secured for the borough
More than 130 new electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs) have been secured for local people across the borough as part of Ealing Council’s ambitious programme to combat the climate crisis, improve air quality and boost sustainable transport for residents. It means that there are now more than 300 EVCPs currently in use across the borough, […]
Ealing’s national recognition for climate action
The borough’s programme to tackle climate crisis is taking shape and last week, two elements of its ambitious strategy achieved national recognition. Ealing Council was praised for its leadership in the 2022 Every Mouthful Counts report for how it is supporting and creating more sustainable ways for growing, selling and delivering food across the borough. […]
Cost of living: Council handyperson service
The council’s handyperson service can offer help to improve energy efficiency in the homes of elderly, disabled and vulnerable residents, by implementing small energy saving measures. Working alongside the council’s energy efficiency service, the handyperson service can provide energy saving light bulbs, window and door improvements, such as draught excluders and heating upgrades (where eligible). […]
Cost of living: Warm spaces grants available
Grants of up to £2,500 are being made available to local organisations by Ealing Council, in return for help in providing warm spaces to local people during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. A ‘warm space’ is a place where people can come and keep warm and connect with the local community. The grant could be used […]
A new way to have your say on transport
Ealing Council is working with local people to shape the future of transport projects across the borough. Back in August, the draft Travel in Ealing Charter was launched to work together with residents on local transport projects. Now, the council is running a short survey on our priorities for transport across the borough, where residents […]
Celebrating the Elizabeth Line
Commuters can now travel between the borough and central London on the Elizabeth Line without having to change at Paddington. The news marks the next stage of the Crossrail project, which has also seen Ealing Council working with Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail to secure significant enhancements to five stations across the borough. […]
Cost of living: Beat the scammers
Many of us will have received a suspicious email or text message recently relating to the cost of living. Scammers will look for any way to steal your money. And we all need to be alert, to help others to stay safe. Consumer rights magazine and website Which? has reported that scams involving fake cost […]
More awards for Ealing Council’s regeneration of Copley Close
Ealing Council’s work to regenerate the Copley Close estate in Hanwell has been recognised with two more national awards. The old Copley Close estate is being transformed into a high-quality, refreshed neighbourhood with a range of affordable, sustainable homes – many of which are available as social lets. The Copley team took first prize in […]
Green light for Ealing’s largest private rented property licensing scheme
The government’s Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities has approved Ealing Council’s plan to introduce a new private rented property licensing scheme across the borough. The new selective licensing scheme, which is set to be the largest of its kind in west London, will come into force on 3 January 2023. Although the scheme […]
Why not hit the trail for some art?
A trail of 23 artworks by international and local artists has been unveiled in Acton, as part of the London Open House Festival. Featured works include internationally renowned street artists Findac and Remi Rough, local artists ATM, David Samuel and Carrie Reichardt, a children’s art trail by A.P.P.L.E in Acton Park, and a metal sculpture […]
