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 […]
Making waves in the renewable energy industry
In this new series, we are introducing you to the innovation pioneers of Ealing – small businesses with big dreams of doing new or better things to benefit our area and beyond. In November last year, Ealing Council launched its pioneers’ fund, a £1 million scheme that provides grants to 12 selected businesses based in […]
Are your child’s vaccinations up-to-date?
A Parent’s Guide to Routine Childhood Vaccinations This is a quick and easy guide to make sure your child’s vaccine schedule is up-to-date. If your child has missed any routine vaccinations it is not too late and you can book an appointment at your local GP surgery – it is important and will protect your […]
Black History Month 2022 – Time for Change
October is Black History Month and it is being celebrated by individuals and communities across the borough. The council, will be highlighting events you can take part in, around the month’s official theme for 2022: Time for Change: Action not Words. A range of events include a talk by Paul Crooks titled The Storm […]
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 […]
Views wanted on changing council tax reduction scheme
Ealing Council is consulting on proposed changes to its council tax reduction (CTR) scheme to help those who are in difficulty, especially because of the cost of living crisis. The CTR scheme is already available to those who struggle to pay the full council tax and, in some instances, those eligible can receive 100% council […]
Young people speak out on YAC
Last year, the council made a commitment to find a new permanent home for the Young Adult Centre (YAC) in Southall. Following a public consultation that was held by the council’s Youth Service in 2022 and a meeting held by The Young Ealing Champions in 2021, young people and residents have demonstrated unanimous support for […]
Take two minutes
“Have you got two minutes? Because, since May, my team and I have been busy making Ealing even better, and in two minutes, I’ve listed as many of our achievements in our first few months as possible in the video above,” said Peter Mason, leader of Ealing Council. “The Council Plan, published in July, identifies […]
Staying safe this winter
This winter it is expected that many respiratory infections, including flu and COVID-19, may be circulating at high levels. The effects of flu and COVID-19 can be more serious if you are over 50 or have an existing health condition. It is more important than ever for people at risk to get their free flu […]
Home care workers to get ‘real living wage’
As part of Ealing Council’s commitment earlier this year, it will be adopting the Real Living Wage (RLW) within the home care sector ahead of schedule. The uplift to the home care sector will take place in November and bring carer pay into line with the Real Living Wage of £11.05 per hour. This commitment […]
Ealing Half Marathon’s anniversary race
The 2022 Ealing Half Marathon took over the streets of Ealing, West Ealing and Hanwell yesterday (Sunday, 25 September) with 5,000 runners and hundreds of spectators involved as the award-winning race returned on its 10th anniversary. John Fielding, a newcomer running his very first half marathon, took the Ealing Half title in a time of […]