Have yourself a fake-free Christmas
If you’re looking for that perfect Christmas gift for the special someone in your life, be careful: you could be putting their life in danger by buying a fake item! That’s the warning from Ealing Council’s trading standards who are urging shoppers to have a safe Christmas this year and avoid buying fake or dangerous […]
Thousands give their view on Shaping Ealing
Shaping Ealing the boroughwide conversation on the future of Ealing, is well underway and there has already been a big response so far. The Shaping Ealing survey was launched online on 10 November and, so far, more than 6,000 residents and business owners have shared their views and ideas on what matters to them the […]
Ealing businesses reminded of Natasha’s Law
Businesses across Ealing that make or sell pre-packed food are being reminded of the need to comply with new food labelling rules known as Natasha’s Law. Natasha’s Law was introduced in October this year following the tragic death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse who suffered an allergic reaction to a baguette she had bought. Under the new […]
Check your revised rubbish and recycling collections over Christmas
Ealing Council is reminding residents that, as in previous years, there will be changes to recycling and rubbish collections over the Christmas period. This is due to the bank holidays taking place over the festive period and local people are encouraged to check their revised schedule to ensure that their bins are collected as part […]
Start the new year with a new skill or qualification
It might be hard to believe but 2021 is almost over. With the new year just around the corner, why don’t you start by learning a new skill, improving your work prospects or even obtaining a qualification? Have a look at our: Professional and employability workshops, such as CV and cover letters or interview practice, […]
A safer Ealing for women and girls
Women and girls from across the borough are being asked to have their say on how safe they feel in our local public spaces. In the wake of the recent murders of several women in public spaces across London, women’s safety has become a national debate. Across the UK, 97% of women aged 18-24 have […]
Don’t waste your food waste
Food waste has a huge cost on our wallets and on our environment. Did you know we throw away 6.6million tonnes of food a year in the UK? An astonishing 70% of this is estimated to be food we could have eaten. That costs an average family with children in the UK £60 a month. […]
Employment, learning and skills has a new look
Council’s employment, learning and skills team has a fresh new look. Formerly known as Ealing Work West, we have changed the name of our service to Work Ealing. With it, we also have shiny new website and logo. You can now find us at www.workealing.com. We are still here to help residents find good jobs […]
Extra financial help available for Ealing residents in crisis
Ealing Council is reminding residents that they could be eligible for extra financial support this winter through the local welfare assistance scheme. Ealing has recently secured extra government funding under Household Support Grant to support even more struggling residents. This has allowed the council to temporarily widen the eligibility criteria for local welfare assistance. The […]
Off licence owner pleads guilty to supplying illicit tobacco
A shop owner has been fined by a court after continuing to sell illicit tobacco, despite receiving a simple caution in 2017 for the possession of illicit tobacco & vodka from Ealing’s trading standards and licensing team. Mr Kathiresan Thivakaren was at Uxbridge Magistrates Court on Tuesday (30 November 2021) where he pleaded guilty to […]
Southall jeweller pleads guilty to hallmarking offences
A Southall jeweller has been ordered to pay more than £7,500 in fines and court costs after admitting to offering gold for sale without an official hallmark. Mr Atif Waseem of Shamail Gold Limited trading as Waseem Jewellers, 130 The Broadway, Southall pleaded guilty to all 19 charges under the Hallmarking Act 1973 and one […]
North Acton gears up to host first-ever Christmas Market
Christmas lights are set to twinkle in North Acton as the area gets ready to host its first ever Christmas Market on Saturday 11 December. This year’s event is set to take place in the new North Acton Square in Victoria Road from 11am to 5pm and has been arranged by Ealing Council and its […]