Mayor of London visits West Acton Primary School
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan visited West Acton Primary School in Ealing this week ( Wednesday, 2 June ) where a large solar PV array was being installed. The installation is widely known as ‘retrofit revolution’ – an initiative to create ultra-low carbon buildings, tackle the climate emergency and create green jobs. The project, […]
No appointment needed – say yes to the vaccine
Residents over the age of 30 can walk-in, without an appointment and get their first jab this Saturday. The council is working closely with the local NHS and has arranged for Southall Dominion Centre to provide vaccines on Saturday, 29 May. There is no need to book, you just need to walk in – please […]
Council leader Peter Mason meets local people at Warren Farm
Peter Mason, Leader of Ealing Council, visited Warren Farm sports pitches (26 May 2021) and met local people from the Warren Farm Nature Reserve Campaign and the Brent River Canal Society. Councillor Mason discussed ideas for the future of the site and reiterated the council’s commitment to finding a compromise between delivering sports facilities for […]
Enhanced variant of concern testing
The COVID-19 variant of concern first identified in India, is spreading in the UK, with some areas of the country significantly more affected, including north west London. Ealing residents are being asked to take part in extra testing to help stop the spread of this more transmissible variant and to avoid the need for further […]
Community projects for the future
Up-and-coming local projects are being given a helping hand to flourish thanks to the Future Ealing Fund, which has been set up to support local people with big ideas about improving the local community. Launched in March as the next stage of the council’s Transform your Space (TyS) initiative, the Future Ealing fund provides financial […]
LTN 21 trial to be ended and local people to vote on LTNs in Ealing
Today (Friday 21 May) following the decision by the London Borough of Hounslow to close Swyncombe Avenue for a period of two months, Ealing Council has announced the end of the trial West Ealing South Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN 21) and pledged to give local people the final say on LTNs in their communities. Swyncombe Avenue, which […]
Ealing Race Equality Commission to tackle income and employment
Ealing Race Equality Commission will host its next public meeting on Thursday (27 May), looking at race inequality in income and employment. Lord Simon Woolley will chair the meeting, which is due to take place between 5-7pm; and the commission will hear from speakers in the public and private sectors, including a senior executive from […]
Councillor Munir Ahmed appointed Mayor of Ealing
Cllr Munir Ahmed was formally elected the new Mayor of Ealing at last night’s Full Council Annual General Meeting (Tuesday, 18 May). As Mayor, Cllr Ahmed will undertake all civic ceremonial duties within the borough. This includes attendance at the Remembrance Day Service, granting of Freedom of the Borough and greeting visiting members of the […]
New Ealing Council leadership and cabinet
At last night’s Full Council Annual General Meeting (Tuesday, 18 May), a new Ealing Council leadership and cabinet was announced. Councillor Peter Mason was elected as Leader of Ealing Council, and one of the first things he did was to announce his new cabinet: Councillor Deirdre Costigan, deputy leader and member for climate action Councillor […]
Latest on COVID-19, lockdown and final video
This will be my final video update as the leader of Ealing Council, but before I speak about that I want to give you the latest on COVID-19, the Indian variant and Monday’s further release from lockdown says Julian Bell, leader of Ealing Council, in his latest video. The current rate of COVID-19 cases in […]
Step 3 out of lockdown
The government’s next step out of lockdown starts this coming Monday (17 May). The easing of restrictions will see much of the high street and leisure reopen, as well as residents being able to meet family and friends indoors. Up to 30 people will be able to meet outdoors. Indoor dining can resume in pubs […]
Helping you find work
Work Ealing, part of Ealing Council, can help residents find employment or training and get ready for work. We can support you with: Advice and guidance on finding work, apprenticeship, traineeship or a Kickstart placement Job applications, CV and cover letter Redundancy Improving your job prospects and earning potential Connecting you to jobs and various employment programmes. A resident’s story Caroline Ward is 63 and lives […]