Ealing businesses invited to apply for grant funding
From Friday, 26 February, businesses in Ealing can submit an application for up to £25,000 of funding from one of three business grants. These include: the aviation sector grant the cultural sector grant the COVID hardship grant The grants are part of the government’s additional restrictions grant scheme, a discretionary fund awarded to the […]
Making our high streets great again
It is no secret that high streets across the country have been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. In Ealing, the High Streets Taskforce has been working to find ways to support local businesses to survive – and prepare to bounce back. At the helm of the council-backed taskforce is John Martin of John […]
More grants available for struggling businesses in Ealing
Businesses in Ealing will shortly be able to begin applying for three grants to help offset the financial burden caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The first applications to open will be the covid hardship, aviation sector and culture sector grants on 26 February, other schemes will follow shortly after. The grants are part of the […]
Crowd funding puts osteopath back in business
Despite being permitted to open during the coronavirus pandemic, a local osteopath still feared for her clinic – and then found the crisis actually created some additional customers. Health in Motion, in Pitshanger Lane in Ealing, chose to close back in March 2020, while its leader/owner Lola Phillips sought ways to ensure patient and employee […]
Helping Ealing dance through lockdown
While many business activities slowed down or came to halt in the coronavirus pandemic, the start of the outbreak could not stop a local studio from sharing a love of dance with the whole community. Based in Pitshanger Lane in Ealing for the past 10 years, Innovation Dance Studio shut its doors prior to government […]
Festive lights brighten Ealing High Streets
Ealing’s town centres and shopping parades have been given an extra sparkle over the festive period thanks to the generosity of local sponsors. In such an incredibly challenging year for residents, businesses and the local community, it is hoped that the lights will bring some festive cheer and joy this holiday season. Thanks to Berkeley […]
10 signs a business is keeping you safe
Supporting local businesses has never been more important, but it can be confusing to know if a business is doing their part to keep you safe. Since June, Ealing Council has been working closely with businesses to advise them on the COVID-19 regulations and the extra sector-specific steps they need to take to become […]
Choose local this winter
Trade lost during the lockdowns and coronavirus restrictions mean local businesses need your support now more than ever this winter. A decision to choose to ‘shop local’ can have a big impact. While some businesses have benefited from vital government support packages to help them stay afloat, they need you, the customers, most of all. […]
Staying local benefits small businesses
“Because people don’t want to go anywhere, they don’t want to travel into town, they want to stay local…this is our moment, I think,” said Laura Forsyth, speaking to us in early October before the second lockdown started. Laura is the latest small business owner to tell us how they have found a way to […]
Businesses must comply or face enforcement action
The council has been alerted that some shops in Ealing are not complying with the latest lockdown closure requirements and officers will be visiting high streets and town centres this week to take enforcement action against those businesses found to be flouting the law. As part of national lock down requirements that came into effect […]
Helping the high street get back to business
A new High Streets Taskforce has come together to help local businesses to follow the government guidelines to operate safely during the pandemic and to recover and rebuild thriving high streets for the future. Co-chaired by John Martin, owner of John Martin Estates in Pitshanger Lane and chair of Pitshanger Village Traders’ Association, the group […]
Help us keep Ealing safe
With coronavirus cases on the rise in Ealing, residents and business owners are reminded to continue to help keep Ealing safe to reduce the spread of infection and avoid a local lockdown. If you are planning on visiting our town centres, please remember that you must continue to keep your distance from others outside your […]
