Get involved in VJ Day 75
VJ Day 75 takes place on Saturday (15 August) and commemorates the end of the Second World War. In May, the country marked VE Day (Victory in Europe), the end of the war in Europe, but many thousands of Armed Forces personnel were still engaged in bitter fighting in the Far East. VJ Day (Victory […]
Final round of funding opens for business
Small and micro businesses in Ealing are urged to check if they qualify for the latest and final round of discretionary grant funding available to help offset the hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Businesses have until 11pm on Friday, 28 August to submit an online application to the council before the government’s deadline for […]
Saving money on your energy bills
Healthy Homes Ealing offers residents free and impartial advice on saving money on your energy bills, and maintaining a safe and comfortable temperature all year-round. And it can help you access grants to fund home improvements to increase energy efficiency. If you are feeling the heat this summer, you will most likely experience extreme cold […]
Nominations rolling in for Ealing Together honours scheme
Local residents are helping Ealing Council to recognise friends, neighbours and local organisations that went out of their way to do something good and help others during COVID-19 by nomonating them for the Ealing Together honours scheme. The council launched its Local Honours last month. It asked people to nominate anyone who lives, works or […]
Book online to visit reuse and recycling centres
From Monday (17 August) residents will be required to book online and in advance to visit the borough’s reuse and recycling centres in Acton and Greenford. Ealing Council is introducing the new booking system with the aim of reducing the waiting times of visitors and to help centres run safely in line with government guidelines […]
Local lockdowns: What is the situation in Ealing?
With further local lockdowns being implemented across the country, I wanted to tell you what the current situation is in Ealing, with new COVID-19 cases in the seven days between 27 July and 2 August, says council leader Julian Bell in his latest video update (above). We’ve had 28 new cases in that week. That’s […]
Libraries in Ealing set to reopen
Across the borough, libraries are set to reopen after their closure due to COVID-19 restrictions. From 17 August 2020 Ealing Central Library will welcome back visitors, with other local libraries reopening in the coming weeks. While work is underway to re-open all of Ealing’s libraries, please remember that an Ealing Library Card gives you access […]
Ealing Sports Awards shortlist announced
Local sporting heroes are one step closer to being crowned a winner at this year’s Ealing Sports Awards, as the shortlist is announced. The shortlist for the 2020 Ealing Sports Awards has now been released, which aims to recognise the talents and achievements of the borough’s multitude of sports clubs, inspirational volunteers and fantastic sporting individuals. The awards are run in partnership by Ealing Council […]
Time for a September clean in Ealing
The Great British September Clean (GBSC) is fast approaching and there has never been a better time to get involved and help keep your local area looking its best. It comes as Ealing Council continues to partner with the local community to tackle litter in the borough’s roads, parks and open spaces. Because of COVID-19, […]
Leisure facilities in the borough to reopen
Leisure facilities across the borough are set to reopen on a phased basis following further relaxing of the government’s COVID-19 restrictions. Under plans confirmed this week, Ealing Council is providing financial support to its leisure operator to allow Acton, Northolt and Dormers Wells leisure centres, Southall Sports Centre and Brent Valley Golf Course gym to […]
Help honour our COVID community heroes
Ealing Council is today (Friday, 31 July) launching its Ealing Together Honours scheme. The scheme will recognise, celebrate and honour local community heroes who made a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents are asked to help spread the word and to let us know about anyone who they think should be recognised. People have until […]
Keep Ealing Safe
Ealing Council is joining all London Councils to Keep London Safe from COVID-19. This is a city-wide campaign to make Londoners aware of the importance of COVID-19 testing in keeping the infection rate low in the capital. It includes the BT Tower being lit up with the message ‘Keep London Safe’. The Keep London Safe […]