Training – a route to a better career
Learn Ealing’s new course prospectus is now available. Have a look, you will find a great selection of courses. Discover an alternative route into good, well-paid work with courses such as: Professional and employability to help you find new or better work English, ESOL, maths and digital to build your confidence in these areas or […]
Freedom of the Borough offered to England hero Chloe Kelly
Ealing Council is nominating England star and Women’s European Championship 2022 winner Chloe Kelly for Freedom of the Borough, following her fantastic performances in the tournament and winning goal in the final. Chloe, who grew up in Ealing and attended Elthorne Park High School as a pupil, struck the winning goal in extra time in […]
Local groups invited to apply for space in Southall community hub
Ealing Council, housing association Catalyst and their partners at are seeking expressions of interest from community groups or individuals who would like to occupy space in a new community hub on the Havelock estate. The council and Catalyst are working together to regenerate the Southall estate and are turning 36 disused garages and 2,000 square […]
Young Ealing Foundation celebrates local heroes
The first ever Young Ealing Foundation Awards were handed out last week in recognition of the borough’s young people and those who serve them. Nominations for the awards ran in May and June, allowing local people to put forward names and, on 21 July, more than 200 attendees were at the ceremony at the University […]
Active travel investment for Southall
Ealing Council welcomed Transport for London (TfL) and the Greater London Assembly (GLA) to Southall last week (22 July) to see how the area is being transformed to support residents’ active travel aspirations through the Let’s Go Southall initiative. Councillor Peter Mason, leader of Ealing Council and councillor Deirdre Costigan, cabinet member for climate action […]
New work experience for young people
Ealing Council’s employment, learning and skills team is working with West London College to bring young people in Ealing an exciting traineeship in carpentry and joinery. About the traineeship Are you aged 16 to 18? Join a new work experience that will last for at least six weeks and get a unique insight into carpentry […]
Mayor proud and honoured to serve community
Meet the new Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Mohinder Midha, who was formally elected to the position in May. Councillor Midha has been in politics for more than 12 years, serving as a Labour councillor for Dormers Wells and Lady Margaret wards in that time. Why did she want to become the borough’s ‘first citizen’? We […]
From art to gourmet ice lollies: Ice Kitchen
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 scheme that provides grants to small and medium sized businesses to help […]
New and free gyms for Southall
Four free, state-of-the art outdoor gyms are now up and running in Southall, giving local people further opportunities to improve their fitness and stay healthy and active. The gyms, located at Spikes Bridge, Manor House, Southall Park and Southall Recreation Ground, boast new, cutting-edge equipment specifically designed for use by people of all ages, backgrounds […]
Your views wanted on anti-social behaviour zone
Ealing Council is consulting residents on the idea of renewing the existing borough-wide public spaces protection order (PSPO), which helps police and council officers to combat anti-social behaviour and promote public safety. The original order was introduced in 2019, covering the borough’s public spaces – including town centres, parks and housing estates. However, the existing PSPO […]
How to protect yourself from COVID-19 this summer
As summer kicks into full gear, the urge to get our lives back to normal is strong— but cases of COVID-19 are still on the rise both nationally and in Ealing. Residents are being reminded to take simple, effective steps to protect themselves and loved ones this summer. Get vaccinated and get your booster dose […]
Consulting on voluntary and community services funding
Ealing Council and the Ealing Borough Based Partnership, part of the North West London Integrated Care System, is currently consulting on proposals for voluntary and community services (VCS) funding. Councillor Jasbir Anand, cabinet member for thriving communities said: “Our local VCS make a very important contribution to supporting residents and communities, and the council recognises […]