Residents urged to get a test
Residents are being urged to get a test over the next month to help drive down the borough’s COVID-19 rates and identify people with the South African variant. In parts of our borough, and in other parts of London, a small number of people with South African variant have been identified. These people had no […]
Nature nurtured as plan builds for future
Successful partnerships with community groups are helping to create a greener, more nature-friendly borough as Ealing council launches its Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) this spring. The BAP aims to increase or preserve the diversity of local wildlife and plant life, while also encouraging ‘carbon capture’ – with plants hoovering up more of the harmful pollution […]
Active travel the new normal
Active travel options such as cycling, walking and scooting are great options for local people of all ages as we look to boost our fitness and stay green. From schools to local groups, the message is really catching on. And with government COVID-19 restrictions and social-distancing rules likely to be in place for some time, […]
Engines off for every stop
The ‘Engines off for every stop’ campaign gets underway today (22 February 2021) and Ealing is joining boroughs across London to tackle engine idling as a source of avoidable air pollution. The new campaign aims to support local drivers in cutting down on the time spent with their engine running whilst stationary. Switching off is […]
Covid-19 cases falling – but remain high in Ealing
For the week ending 14 February the number of Covid-19 cases in Ealing was 180 per 100,000 of population – that is a 38% reduction from the previous week. We still however have the highest number of cases in London and are well above the national average. Within the borough we continue to see the […]
Save lives: Doctors say yes to the vaccine
Doctors, nurses, and residents are saying yes to the COVID-19 vaccine, with nearly 50,000 receiving their first jab in the borough. The vaccine is being given in priority order, and began with residentsover the age of 80 years of age and extremely clinically vulnerable peopleand also front line workers; before working down the age groups […]
My Account making it easier online
The council’s digital customer portal, My Account, is making it quicker and easier for you to pay bills and manage your transactions online at your convenience. Are you signed up yet? My Account gives you more control and helps you stay informed about your personal circumstances, while reducing the need to rely on council staff […]
Thank you W7 and W13
Residents in W7 and W13 have been thanked for their ‘amazing community spirit’ in helping the council to carry out enhanced testing for the South African variant of COVID-19. A total of 8,968 COVID-19 tests have been completed and returned for testing. Any samples found to be positive for coronavirus by NHS Test and Trace […]
The Easy Project: Helping young people overcome substance misuse
The EASY Project is a free and confidential service to help young people with personal substance misuse problems – providing one-to-one support that you can have easily via a webchat or on the phone. How to get help Webchat: Speak to a member of the EASY online team Phone: 020 8567 4772 (If you do ring […]
Door-to-door home testing
On Monday I visited the Dean Gardens mobile testing unit for the South African COVID variant with the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said Julian Bell, leader of Ealing Council in his latest video (above). We were also able to see and hear from the team delivering door-to-door home testing kits for the variant. Despite […]
Financial support for families in need over half term
Local families on low incomes will again get a helping hand this half term in the form of vouchers and grants to support them with food and other essentials. Over the coming days, Ealing Council will issue supermarket vouchers and grants to almost 10,000 families on low incomes with children. Eligible families do not need […]
Local restrictions support grant for businesses
The council has re-opened applications for the local restrictions support grant for businesses who may not have applied for the national lockdown grant during the last application window or where circumstances have now changed. Those businesses have until 11.59pm on Monday, 22 February to submit an online application. You can apply if your business has […]