Greener homes, greener future
Did you know greener homes can save money and fight the climate crisis at the same time by reducing the amount of energy used to heat your home? We need to drastically reduce the amount of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen dioxide we release into the atmosphere, products of burning fossil fuels […]
Taking the choice to learn for work
A local project is starting its second year of helping young adults with additional needs grow in confidence and learn the practical skills they need for the world of work. Project Choice is run by Health Education England. Working with the West London NHS Trust, Ealing Council and local schools, it provides tailored support to […]
Active travel aids the planet
To combat climate crisis we must slash the amount of harmful emissions released into the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels. By cutting the number of shorter journeys made by car right here in Ealing we can make a difference. That is why Ealing Council is ramping up its expansion of active travel schemes to help […]
Become an HGV driver
The council’s employment, learning and skills team has teamed up with Greener Ealing limited (GEL), the borough’s waste and recycling contractor, to help train Ealing residents to become HGV drivers and secure well-paid employment. GEL has designed an HGV driver training programme, to be delivered by Ealing Council’s adult learning between 13 September and 11 […]
Celebrating National Allotment Week
It is National Allotment Week (9-15 August) which means it is a great time to celebrate the people dedicating their time to growing local produce for the benefit of healthier living, the environment, and our communities. Award winning photographer and Ealing resident Gill Shaw has launched an exhibition to showcase members of the community involved […]
Biodiversity Action Plan on its way
Our biodiversity is something worth fighting for – which is why Ealing Council is launching an ambitious action plan (BAP) to safeguard the borough’s nature long into the future. From creating wildflower meadows, to planting trees, building bird and bat boxes, and even supporting the reintroduction of the locally extinct harvest mouse, the BAP sets […]
Last chance to have your say on the future of rented property
There is not long to go now in Ealing Council’s consultation about extending rented property licensing in Ealing. You have until the end of the day on Monday, 16 August to share your views on the council’s plans. Since 2017, many privately rented homes in Ealing have needed a licence to be let. Licensing has […]
Wellbeing through water
Ealing Council is participating in an environmental, sustainability and wellbeing project in partnership with the Canal River Trust (CRT), a charity working to transform canals and rivers in England and Wales into spaces where local communities want to spend time and feel better. During the week from 16 to 20 August 2021, council staff who […]
Construction career with HS2
Meet an outstanding female apprentice and find out more about the thousands of opportunities available at High Speed Rail (HS2). HS2 is Britain’s new high-speed railway under construction. The project will support the creation of more than 30,000 jobs, including 2,000 apprenticeships. Meet Julia Julia, from Ealing, is a civil engineering apprentice. Just a year […]
Young people are getting their vaccine in Ealing
The majority of young people (18 – 29 year-olds) in Ealing have had their vaccine. Young people are continuing to get their vaccine by walking up to local pharmacies or CP House, so that they can protect themselves against COVID-19. The best way of staying safe against COVID-19 is to get vaccinated and to continue […]
Successful prosecutions on underage sales
Ealing’s trading standards recently achieved two successful prosecutions on underage sales of knives and tobacco to children. The team continuously work to safeguard consumers and protect local businesses. As part of their actions to ensure businesses are compliant, they carry out test purchase operations with underage test purchasers. All businesses are aware that test purchases […]
Growing a better future for the borough
The way our food is grown, sold and delivered has become more important than ever as we look to combat the climate crisis. Intensive farming methods, alongside the production and delivery of food on global and national scales threatens our environment, biodiversity, and ecosystems. Crucially, these methods also contribute to the outpouring of harmful emissions […]