Help Trailfinders to raise a day’s worth of food for Ealing Foodbank
“The last few months have seen many people take a huge financial hit, many of whom were just about managing before. COVID-19 has tipped them over the edge and it can happen to anyone,” says Janet Fletcher, the manager of Ealing Foodbank. And now, one of Ealing’s most well-known sports clubs, Ealing Trailfinders, is running […]
Don’t make your noise a nuisance
With the warm weather and lifting of restrictions many will want to use this opportunity to meet with their families and friends and this could lead to happy but boisterous noise. Changes to advice From 1st June 2020 the government announced easing COVID-19 restrictions to allow for groups of up to six people to meet […]
The heart of Southall
The community in Southall has come together to help its most vulnerable to access food and support during COVID-19. The Young Adult Centre has been temporarily transformed into a food distribution hub. Since the project began on Monday, 20 April hundreds of food parcels have been distributed to local families in need. The hub is […]
NHS Test and Trace
The lockdown restrictions have started to be eased and the government has introduced a new NHS Test and Trace system. Launched on Wednesday 27 May, the new system means that someone who tests positive for coronavirus will be asked to identify who they have been in contact with. Get tested It is very important that […]
Online council meetings help transparency and scrutiny
Despite the restrictions imposed by COVID-19 and the continuing need for social distancing, Ealing Council is committed to ensuring that its business continues to be open and transparent. This includes holding online council meetings to allow members of the public to be involved. The council is using Microsoft Teams Live Events to hold virtual committee […]
Help keep our parks safe and litter free
Residents are urged to keep the borough’s parks litter free following the further easing of some lockdown restrictions by the government. People may now exercise outdoors as much as they wish and enjoy local parks and green spaces and may meet with one other person from a different household outside while maintaining social distancing. From […]
Gunnersbury Park Café fire: Joint statement
In the early hours of this morning (29 May 2020) eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to a fire at the Gunnersbury Park Café on Popes Lane in Ealing. Part of the ground floor and the roof of the café were alight and the fire was brought under control at about 4 […]
Exercise options, inside and out
The current COVID-19 situation has meant restrictions are in place which may seem to limit our exercise options. But with all the uncertainty of the last few months, one thing that has remained constant is our ability to exercise, whether inside at home or outside. Many have made use of Ealing’s parks and green spaces, […]
Looking after your teeth
During the lockdown, all routine face-to-face dental services were suspended because of the COVID-19 emergency. And, although dentists may be able to reopen in June, it is currently unclear if a full service will be available immediately. But looking after your teeth is still very important, so what help is available? Registered with a dentist […]
Thank you for social distancing this bank holiday
I hope everyone enjoyed the nice sunny bank holiday weekend and a big thank you to everyone who stayed at home. A big thank you to those who were celebrating Eid at the end of Ramadan for staying at home; very much appreciated. Also, thank you for following social distancing rules. We’re asked to stay […]
Safely celebrating Eid Al-Fitr 2020
Muslims in Ealing and across the world will be safely celebrating Eid Al-Fitr, the celebration at the end of Ramadan, on Sunday (24 May), subject to the sighting of the new moon. Though Eid is traditionally observed with congregational prayers in mosques and parks, and parties where family and friends gather, Eid in lockdown will […]
Support for private renters and landlords during the COVID-19 pandemic
Many of the rules affecting private renters have been temporarily changed as part of the response to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency. During this time, Ealing Council is working hard to ensure that local landlords and tenants understand the new protections. The measures include the suspension of evictions from private rented accommodation in place until at […]