Cycling in Ealing just got easier
A new cycle route connecting parts of the borough to offer a safer and more scenic journey to cyclists has opened today, 24 March. The 4km route, which runs between Chiswick, Acton Central and North Acton, has been launched by Transport for London (TfL) and is being delivered in addition to Ealing Council and TfL’s […]
School streets: Improving the school run
Ealing Council’s school streets programme aims to make sure that more children across the borough have the right to travel to and from school in a safe, fun and active way. Did you know that a quarter of the capital’s morning peak hour traffic is made up of families on the school run? In Ealing […]
Cost of living: Spring holiday activities and support
This Easter, the council is offering free fun activities for children and financial help and support to low-income families to help with food, heating and bills. Councillor Kamaljit Nagpal, cabinet member for a fairer start said: “With the rising cost of living, school holidays can be a real challenge for some families on lower incomes. […]
Cost of living: Debt Awareness Week 2023
Money worries and debt are still topics that many find difficult to talk about, and Debt Awareness Week encourages people to talk about their finances and make the most of the support and advice available. The theme this year is: “What is debt advice?” As a result of inflation and the cost of living […]
Fall back in love with your belongings
It’s London Repair Week from 20 to 26 March. The week celebrates everything related to repairing and is designed to give you the confidence to start repairing and mending, and fall back in love with your belongings. Ealing repairs Why don’t you check the events taking place at Ealing Repair Café? Run by volunteers, the […]
The Citizens’ Tribunal host their first public meeting, March 28, 6-8pm
The Citizens’ Tribunal invite you to join them at their first public meeting, which takes place on Tuesday, 28 March between 6pm and -8pm. The meeting will be streamed live, and you will be able to take part in the conversation and put your questions forward to the panel. Taking part in the meeting will […]
New recycling location opens
We’re all aware of those everyday items of household waste that you just don’t quite know what to do with… such as Pringles® tubes, toothbrushes, biscuit and snack wrappers and other product packaging. But now, a new drop-off location for hard-to-recycle items has opened at Northolt Library car park, making it easier and more convenient […]
Cost of living: Help for disabled people
Disabled people often have higher household energy bills than others, using electricity to not just heat homes but also to run equipment needed to remain well and independent. Councillor Josh Blacker, Ealing Council’s cabinet member for healthy lives, said: “For those living with disabilities, household bills were already higher than most before the cost of […]
Tennis courts: Game, set and match for renovation
Ealing Council and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) are jointly renovating seven park venues with tennis courts in the borough. The council is providing £70,000 towards a total £323,772 investment in the project, which aims to make sure high quality facilities are available for local people. Free park tennis Councillor Jasbir Anand, the council’s cabinet […]
Help to improve Southall Square
Earlier this year, Ealing Council secured funding from the Mayor of London’s £2million Growing Back Greener fund to use for improvements to Southall Square. Initial ideas for improvements include planting more trees, space for edible plants, herbs and flowers, creating additional seating, bringing in community activities and even a vibrant street market. The council wants […]
Cost of living: Claiming all you are entitled to
Are you claiming all the help that you are entitled to? Inflation and the current cost of living crisis it has caused means that many households will be noticing a definite increase in the cost of everyday items. We know that is pushing some families who might have been managing before into financial hardship. The […]
Cost of living: The Money Course
If you are concerned about the rising cost of living, and want tips on how to make your money go further, Crosslight Advice will be running a free three-week Money Course at St Mellitus Church in Hanwell. The sessions will run on Friday 10, 17 and 24 March, from 10:30am – 12pm – followed by […]