750 apprenticeships in Ealing
Ealing Council and partners have reached an important milestone in helping residents retrain and upskill, by supporting more than 750 people into an apprenticeship. Since 2018 we have worked closely with training providers and local businesses to deliver this target and we are looking to help further residents into apprenticeships. Over the past year, around […]
Are you private fostering?
Are you looking after a relative’s or friend’s child? Do you know someone who is? Ealing Council has lots of support available to help you. What is private fostering? If someone has a child living with them who is not their own child, this may be a private fostering arrangement. A private fostering arrangement is […]
Autumn learning for you
As the temperature drops, we all start spending more time at home in our cosy jumpers and perhaps with a hot drink in hand, so it might be the perfect time for you to explore some new learning. Learn Ealing (formerly Ealing adult learning) has places available on the workshops and courses listed below, taking […]
Courses for everyone
Learn Ealing (formerly Ealing adult learning) has launched its new course prospectus. You can find great choice of workshops and courses, such as: Professional and employability to help you find new or better work English, maths and digital to build your confidence in these areas or learn something new Family learning to keep everyone at […]
Ealing celebrates Proud to be: Black History Month 2021
Black History Month, which starts on Friday 1 October, is being celebrated throughout the borough by individuals and communities, many with support from the council. This year’s theme is inspired by the 2020 Black Lives Matter events and called ‘Proud To Be’. Over the month of October, the council will be highlighting the various events […]
A green way to deal with garden waste this autumn
All gardens, big and small, need maintenance and autumn can be a busy time in a gardener’s calendar for tidying up and preparing it to grow a bountiful garden next season. But how will you get rid of all the clippings and prunings in an environmentally friendly way? You could sign up for Ealing Council’s […]
Free digital support for small businesses
Ealing Council is supporting small businesses and sole traders in Ealing with a free digital support programme, Ealing Trades Online. The unique programme is bringing our local businesses expert support using a range of methods, such as one-to-one calls, personalised advice, guidance and online interactive webinars. We have partnered with SaveTheHighStreet.org and Upskill Digital to […]
Cycle hub confirmed for West Ealing and Southall Station
Ealing Council is supporting cyclists using the newly revamped West Ealing station by installing a permanent cycle hub to provide long-term and improved cycle parking in and around the station. This is due for completion in early 2022, and the council will shortly be installing 25 temporary cycle stands for bikes for commuters to use […]
Cycle route supporting active travel at Fisher’s Lane
Peter Mason, Leader of Ealing Council visited Fisher’s Lane near Acton Green last week (24 September 2021) to see how active travel measures delivered in partnership with Hounslow Council are benefiting the local area. The cycle route at Fishers Lane can be used by people of all ages and provides an important link for cyclists […]
Pupils say yes to the vaccine
Pupils in our borough were some of the UK’s first 12-15 year-olds to receive their vaccine against coronavirus. Last December, we reported the huge step forward in tackling COVID-19, when the borough’s first patient was given his vaccine. Since then, all of the adult and late-teen age groups have been worked through. Ealing Council is […]
Backing Bike to School Week
Bike to School Week is running from Monday 27 September to 1 October and to mark the occasion, Councillor Josh Blacker, cabinet member for healthier lives, visited the Uxbridge Road to get a first-hand look at how the council’s active travel schemes are making a difference in the area. Councillor Blacker tested out a cycle […]
Local wellbeing projects boosted by funds
Nearly £80,000 has been granted by Ealing Council to 17 local projects set up to help the wellbeing of residents, ranging from literacy sessions to walking groups. Working with West London NHS Trust, the council allocated the funding to support small voluntary and community sector groups providing activities with a focus on health and wellbeing. […]