Couple recognised for excellence in foster care
A couple who have been fostering for Ealing since 2016 have been named Ealing Council’s Foster Carers of the Year, at its annual foster care awards ceremony. Donna and Tim Clapham have looked after several children, including siblings and were recognised for their exceptional care, patience and perseverance. Carolyn Fair, the council’s director of children […]
Get ready to create a new online council account
Do you pay for council tax, apply for a council tax discount or housing benefit online? Look out for an email from Ealing Council with information about changes to your ‘My Account’. Ealing Council has emailed all MyAccount customers to let them know that, from Monday, 2 December, their online account will be unavailable. Later […]
Hassle free way to lower your energy bills
Ealing Council is once again offering to help residents get a better deal on their energy bills by switching provider and saving money. Since 2013, local people have saved £367,639 on their fuel bills thanks to the Big London Energy Switch (BLES). This switching scheme, run by the council’s partner iChoosr, brings people together to […]
Recycle – the fashion choice this Christmas
The festive season is upon us again, which often sees a hastily ordered Christmas jumper and some new clothing coming in for the hectic schedule of yuletide social events – not to mention a few questionable garments arriving from family members on Christmas Day. A wardrobe refresh is always fun – but the national fast […]
Gunnersbury Park serving up new tennis facilities
Gunnersbury Park and it’s eight new floodlit tennis courts are giving local people the chance to hone their serve-and-volley skills all year round – and there are plenty of opportunities for all ages to get involved. Courts are available to be booked for members of the public who fancy a game, and there are also […]
A tree-mendous way to stay green this Christmas
Ealing Council is again giving residents a helping hand to recycle their Christmas tree once the festive season draws to a close. You can get the new year off to a green start by getting rid of your Christmas tree in a quick, easy and environmentally friendly way by leaving it out as part of […]
Making plans together
Live West Ealing is a project funded by Transport for London and Ealing Council which aims to make West Ealing an easier, safer and more pleasant place to walk, cycle or use public transport. Views are continually being sought on the developing set of proposals and ideas for the project. There was a letter drop […]
What is planning permission? Do you need it?
Whether you are thinking of carrying out some work on your home, or considering developing or changing the use of a building or a piece of land, you may need to apply for planning permission. The local planning authority is Ealing Council. If a developer wants to build new houses, or even if a resident […]
Climate emergency – meeting the challenge
Ealing Council is continuing its efforts to meet the climate emergency by taking further steps to become more environmentally-friendly, reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality. It is also working with residents and other groups to develop a wider strategy for the borough. Earlier this year, the council declared a climate emergency – joining authorities […]
Slide Ealing: On-demand bus trial launches in Ealing
Ealing residents can jump on a new kind of bus ride this week with an on-demand service that lets you request a seat, select your pick-up and drop-off points and pay directly through an app. Slide Ealing is being run by Transport for London (TfL) for a 12-month trial period, seven days a week from […]
Ealing Sports Awards back for another year
People are urged to help their local sporting heroes get the recognition they deserve by nominating them for the Ealing Sports Awards 2020. There are categories for amazing local athletes, volunteers, coaches and sports clubs. So, if you know person or organisation making a difference in the community make sure you let us know when […]
Counterfeit not welcome: Award for foiling fakes and frauds
Ealing Council’s trading standards team has won an award for its outstanding work to stop the sale of dodgy goods and counterfeit products in the borough. The Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) recognised the team’s dedication to protecting the public by ensuring counterfeit goods – which are often dangerous or sub-standard – are not sold in the […]