Odours in Southall: New officer appointed
Following ongoing concerns about odours in Southall raised by local residents, the council has appointed an environmental protection officer who will be on the spot to respond when concerns are reported. The officer will be based in Southall and will respond to odour complaints during core hours (8am-4pm, Monday-Friday). Further recruitment is ongoing to allow […]
Remembering the Ealing Riots
It was a decade ago this week, that violent unrest and riots took place in Ealing and across the UK. Ealing, and in particular Ealing Broadway, was targeted for looting, violence and unrest, resulting in huge losses and damage to our high streets between 6-11 August 2011. At that time the community, both businesses and […]
Free summer holiday activities and food programme
Ealing Council is delighted to be delivering the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme, which is being funded by the Department for Education. Funds have been made available to provide free holiday activities and a healthy nutritional meal for school-aged children (Reception to Year 11) who are in receipt of benefits-related free school meals. Eligible children can access […]
Employment help for young people in Ealing
The integrated youth and Connexions team is offering free employment help, advice and guidance for young people in Ealing aged from 13 to 19 and up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disability (SEND). About Refocus Week Refocus Week is taking place over four days – Friday, 13 August; Monday, 16 August; […]
Backing biodiversity across the borough
Climate crisis is something every single one of us should be concerned about. Unless we take urgent steps to tackle the issue then people across the globe, the country and Ealing itself will see their lives seriously impacted. The council has launched a climate action strategy which is beginning to change the way we do […]
Dean Gardens: Have your say on proposals
Ealing Council is seeking the views of residents and park users about a range of possible improvements for Dean Gardens in West Ealing. The council would like to know your views on the proposed improvements and you can have your say by completing a short survey, which is now open. Plans and images of the proposed changes […]
Gurnell Leisure Centre: Update from council leader
Peter Mason, leader of Ealing Council, has updated local people on the status of the Gurnell Lesiure Centre in Greenford. This week (20 July) he visited the leisure centre to see the facilities and get an insight into the current state of the building and what its future looks like. Councillor Mason said: “We know […]
Libraries offering rapid testing kits to take at home
Rapid testing kits that take less than 30 minutes can be picked up at local libraries, as well as pharmacies. A number of libraries have joined the fight against COVID-19 by offering rapid testing kits for residents to pick up and take at home from Monday, 26 July. One in three people with COVID-19 do […]
Three Bridges declared a world class school
“I am so proud to lead this incredible school,” said the headteacher of Three Bridges Primary in Southall, which was awarded ‘world class’ status with the World Class schools Quality Mark. To be given its World Class Schools Quality Mark, a school has to have already been classified as outstanding by Ofsted – and then […]
Recycle more: Fight the climate crisis
Residents across Ealing are being urged to take small steps and make a big difference when it comes to tackling the climate crisis – and this week we are looking at how we can all recycle more, and a little better, and how that can have a huge impact on how we, as a borough, […]
School streets set to stay in the borough
Ten schools across the borough are set to have special travel schemes made permanent, after being tried out during the last school year. Ealing Council’s cabinet last week (14 July) approved the permanent implementation of the schemes, known as School Streets. The programme will be delivered over the summer with a view to having them […]
Hanwell Zoo: A wonderful day out
Council leader Peter Mason visited Hanwell Zoo this week (20 July), a wonderful local attraction for visitors of all ages, located in Brent Lodge Park. He got a first-hand look at the fantastic education and conservation work being done at the zoo and even met a few of the most charismatic creatures residing there, including […]