Keep your cool in the heatwave
A heatwave and sweltering summer temperatures are often a welcome part of the summer months – but heatwaves can be dangerous for the very young and very old, or those with chronic health issues. Tragically, there are around 2,000 heat related deaths every year across the country. Ealing Council is therefore supporting residents to stay […]
Ealing Council to deliver 50 School Streets by 2026
Ealing Council continues to rapidly expand its School Streets programme to ensure that children across every part of the borough have opportunities to travel to and from school in a safe, fun and active way. More than 8,000 pupils at 17 schools are benefitting from the schemes currently in place. In fact, the council is […]
You’re invited: Visions for Northolt High Street Day
Do you live in Northolt, or work or have connections there? If so, come along to the ‘Visions for Northolt’ High Street Day this Sunday (17 July). There is fun to be had, and your views are wanted. Visions for Northolt is a regeneration project with a difference, working with local people to identify and […]
My story as an apprentice: Merkesha
Merkesha, an Ealing resident, is cultural education partnership apprentice at Ealing Council. She was nominated for Apprentice of the Year 2022 Awards because of her performance, reliability, accountability, continued willingness and motivation. Read her story below. Merkesha’s apprenticeship “I am part of the council’s culture education partnership for young people. Working in a team of […]
Ealing Council stands united with Japanese community
Ealing Council leader Peter Mason has expressed sympathy and condolences with the borough’s Japanese community, following the the terrible events earlier today. Councillor Mason said: “It was absolutely dreadful to hear the tragic news from Japan today, which I know will be of great worry and concern to the large Japanese community in Ealing and […]
£240,000 investment in air quality monitoring devices in local schools
Ealing Council is investing almost £240,000 to improve air quality around local schools, as part of its ongoing commitment to tackling the climate crisis and creating a better borough for residents of all ages. The funding will be used to install air quality monitoring devices to be used in local schools, which will use live […]
New chief executive for Ealing Council
Tony Clements has joined Ealing Council as its new chief executive. He is returning to Ealing, having previously been executive director of place, and his professional background is in London local government as well as in housing associations and the private sector. He has recently been strategic director at neighbouring Hammersmith and Fulham Council and worked […]
Southall business fined for stocking unlicensed erectile pills
A Southall business has been fined £8,000 after pleading guilty for intending to supply thousands of unlicensed erectile tablets and counterfeit goods, following a joint trading standards and police operation in April 2021. The company’s director, Mr Mano Singh Gaba, who owns Ajmeet UK Limited based at Charles House was also fined £2,777 when he […]
From used coffee cups to furniture
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 […]
Ealing Sports Awards 2022 shortlist announced
The shortlist for the Ealing Sports Awards 2022 has been announced, with a multitude of sports clubs, inspirational volunteers and individuals recognised for their talent and achievement – all picked by local people. The Awards are run in partnership by Ealing Council and Everyone Active and are now in their sixth year. The winners will be […]
My apprenticeship journey: Brent Charles
At Ealing Council, we know apprenticeships change lives, but don’t take our word for it. Hear it from someone who has benefited from an apprenticeship. Meet Brent Charles, an Ealing resident and apprentice site manager with Durkan, working on the Sherwood Close site in Ealing and read his story. Why construction? Brent says: “With my […]
Primary school children can now get a jab
Are you a parent, guardian or carer of a child between the ages of five and 11 years old? If so, did you know your child can now get the coronavirus (COVID-19) jab? COVID-19 is usually mild in most children, but it can make some children unwell. The best way of staying safe against COVID-19 […]