Honouring contributions to the borough
Six local residents were presented with honours on Thursday evening (17 February) honouring their contributions to life in the borough, including England star, Greenford-born Bukayo Saka. There were five Freedom of the Borough honours and one Honorary Alderman honour. The event was hosted at Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery by the Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Munir […]
Jobs fair coming to Ealing
Ealing residents are invited to Ealing jobs fair on Wednesday, 16 March from 10am to 2pm. Organised in partnership with British Land, the jobs fair is taking place in 7 High Street, London W5 5DB. Come and meet local employers who can offer you job vacancies from various sectors. Talk to them in-person and find […]
Help to improve air quality in Ealing
Ealing Council is developing a new Air Quality Strategy, which will be a key tool in helping it to reduce air pollution and improve health in the borough. In order to produce a new strategy, the council has opened an air quality survey – and wants your views. Air quality is an important topic covered […]
Celebrating volunteering at 100 years young
“I can’t think of anything worse than being stuck in front of the TV all day,” said 100-year-old local resident Beryl Carr after receiving recognition of her 20-year contribution to volunteering at Ealing Hospital. She was awarded a certificate at a meeting with mayor of Ealing, Councillor Munir Ahmed, at Ealing Town Hall this week. […]
Help shape Ealing Council’s priorities for housing
Local people are being offered the chance to influence Ealing Council’s priorities for housing and homelessness by taking part in a short survey. The council wants to understand what residents think about the housing issues faced in the borough, to help inform a new five-year housing and homelessness strategy. A combined approach to housing, homelessness […]
On the trail of greater wellbeing
“Everyday life can be so demanding for so many of us. I’ve always loved outdoor games and writing, so to find a way to combine to them to inject some fun and play seems natural,” said the woman behind a creative new project promoting wellbeing. The Ealing Writing Trail is due come into to being […]
‘Everywhere, I have seen climate change’
Across the borough, local people are stepping up to take on climate change and help their communities move towards a greener future. These ‘climate leaders’, as they are known, are residents, business owners and community leaders taking practical steps to be more environmentally friendly on a local level. Ealing Council has so far named 14 […]
Half-term family activities
Are you looking for some exciting activity ideas for you and the children this half-term? Look no further. Learn Ealing has carefully prepared a few workshops for you and your family, delivered by qualified and experienced tutors. Have a look at these short workshops that you can enjoy with your children: Family cooking: fresh fruit […]
Recognition for Ealing’s climate emergency plans
Ealing Council’s bold plan to tackle the climate emergency going forward has been recognised as one of the best in the country. The independent organisation Climate Action UK has ranked the council’s ambitious strategy in the top ten per cent of responses to climate crisis by local authorities surveyed and fourth placed in London. It […]
Solar energy for your home
Local people can help fight the climate crisis in their very own homes by kitting their roof out with solar panelling at a good price, thanks to Solar Together. The group buying scheme is open to Ealing residents and offers high quality solar panel installation. By purchasing solar panel equipment and installation collectively, everyone […]
Get involved with Ealing’s youth plan
There is still time for people who live and work in Ealing to have their say on how youth services should be run in the borough. The consultation runs until Wednesday, 2 March. Ealing Council particularly wants to hear from young people and better understand how they would like to be involved in planning and […]
Ealing Council agrees citizen’s tribunal in wake of race equality report
Ealing Council’s cabinet agreed last night (9 February) to establish a citizen’s tribunal. The decision comes following the release of the Ealing Race Equality Commission’s report. The commission was set up following the murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. It was chaired by activist and life peer, Lord Simon Woolley, alongside […]