New national lockdown restrictions
New national lockdown restrictions are now in place from today which everyone must follow, says Councillor Julian Bell, leader of Ealing Council in his latest coronavirus video message (see above). In Ealing, we have had among the highest rates of COVID in the capital over recent weeks and the scientists are saying that rates are […]
Advice for older and more vulnerable residents
Under the government’s new national restrictions that are in force from today (Thursday, 5 November) to Wednesday, 2 December, everyone must stay at home as much as possible, gatherings with people you don’t live with are restricted and certain businesses and venues are ordered to close. In order to keep everyone safe and protect the […]
Update on council services during second lockdown
A second lockdown period comes into force today, Thursday 5 November 2020, and Ealing residents are urged to follow the government’s rules to ensure that we reduce the spread of the virus, protect the NHS and help save lives. New national restrictions mean that some local services will close, including the borough’s leisure centres, Hanwell […]
Keeping well during lockdown
Keeping well during the government announced month-long lockdown is of the utmost importance. While this is a worrying time for many of us, to help with staying well, Ealing Health and Social Care Team have provided a range of resources on mental health and wellbeing. The NHS have identified five top tips to help you […]
Keep safe this Diwali
Diwali will be celebrated on Saturday, 14 November. It is a time when families, neighbours and friends come together, but we all need to be extra careful at the moment because of the coronavirus. With new national restrictions in place across England, Diwali celebrations will need to take place within the restrictions placed on all […]
COVID cases are very high in Ealing
COVID cases have risen again, council leader Julian Bell explains in his latest update. At the end of Councillor Bell’s video this week are two short videos from local young people giving their views on Black History Month. So, please do watch to the end by going on the Council’s YouTube channel. So, for the […]
School streets up and running across the borough
The borough’s latest School Streets are set to be unveiled to pupils, teachers and parents as they return from half-term next week. The schemes, designed to discourage through traffic and parking issues around local schools, giving young people even more opportunities to walk and cycle. They will be going live in 9 primary schools from […]
Remembrance Sunday memorial service
The Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Doctor Abdullah Gulaid, will be leading the Ealing Council annual Remembrance Sunday memorial service. The event will be on Sunday, 8 November from 10.50am until 11.20am. It will take place at the war memorial on Ealing Green, outside of Pitzhanger Manor House, Walpole Park. COVID-19 restrictions Due to the current […]
Let’s make Halloween 2020 safe – and green
Halloween 2020 is going to be a bit different as we all work to follow the COVID-19 rules and maintain social-distancing, but we can also do our bit for the environment by minimising the amount of food waste produced during this time. Ealing Council is reminding people to follow COVID rules this Halloween, maintain social […]
Help for job seekers and businesses this winter
A series of measures have been recently announced to help people, businesses and the economy in the coming winter months. Job Support Scheme A new Job Support Scheme will be introduced from 1 November 2020 to protect jobs in businesses facing lower demand over the winter months due to coronavirus. If you are working fewer […]
Autumn underway for leaf collections
Autumn is underway and at this time of year we face the task of clearing leaves from our 26,000 street trees – which is why Ealing Council’s street-sweeping teams will be tackling the seasonal increase by ensuring that roads and pavements around important public places are as safe as possible for residents. The council has […]
Food vouchers for free school meals
Ealing Council is offering food vouchers to children eligible for free school meals to cover the autumn half term period. To get the vouchers, which are worth £15 per child, families need to fill in a form on the council’s website which has been set up to cover the half term period. Food vouchers will […]