Eat out to help out in Ealing
This August, residents can support local businesses while enjoying up to 50% off their food bill at participating restaurants, pubs and cafes in the borough that have registered as part of the government’s ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme. Under the scheme diners can get 50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks up to a total […]
More help available for small businesses in Ealing
Market traders, businesses working in shared workspaces, and those in the creative, arts, and digital sectors are among the types of organisations who can apply for grants of up to £10,000 as part of Ealing’s second round of discretionary grant funding. For the second round of funding, businesses will need to have a minimum annual […]
Face coverings needed in shops
From Friday (24 July) people are required to wear a face covering in supermarkets and shops, in addition to when traveling on public transport. Those who don’t follow the new rules will face a fine of up to £100. As with traveling on public transport, children under 11 and those with certain disabilities will […]
Remain vigilant as rules are relaxed and places reopen
From Saturday (4 July), more businesses such as pubs, restaurants, and hairdressers will be able to reopen, providing they keep to COVID-19 secure guidelines. The changes follow the government’s recent announcement to ease the rules in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family and allow more businesses to reopen. The […]
Ealing is open for business
Since Monday (15 June), non-essential shops have been allowed to open again. This means that clothing, homeware and mobile phone stores are among the businesses that are resuming trade on Ealing’s high streets. Retailers will need to take extra steps to ensure that they maintain the safety of their staff and customers. This may include […]
Grant funding for small businesses opens this week
From Thursday, 18 June, small businesses in Ealing will be able to apply for grants of up to £10,000 as part of the government’s local authority discretionary grants scheme. The fund aims to aid small businesses which fell outside the scope of previous business grant schemes or who pay their business rates indirectly as part […]
Job help ‘changed everything’
“Everything turned around for me,” Mohamed told us after the help he received from the council in finding a job. And, you can get help too if you are struggling with employment because of the coronavirus crisis. Despite the pandemic, the future is looking bright for Northolt resident, Mohamed Abduranman. After losing his job in […]
Funding provides a lifeline for local business
“We now have a plan,” one local business owner told us after it was given vital funding to help it cope with the COVID-19 emergency. While the coronavirus pandemic has affected us all in some way, for businesses the impact may be felt long after the lockdown has been lifted and the economic recovery begins […]
Another first for Ealing
Ealing Council takes first place amongst local authorities in the country in ensuring local businesses get the critical funding released by the government. The details come as the latest business rates league table was released Monday, 27 April, by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Ealing Council had been announced as first […]
Take part in the council’s business survey
Local businesses are being encouraged to complete Ealing Council’s business survey about the impact of COVID-19 on their livelihoods. The survey is being undertaken in partnership with the council and Business Improvement Districts (BID) in the borough – Acton, Make It Ealing and InWest Ealing BIDs. The responses from businesses will help the council and […]
Ealing Council calls for greater support for businesses
Ealing Council is calling on the government to provide greater support to London businesses during the COVID-19 economic crisis. In a letter sent Wednesday, 22 April, Julian Bell, leader of Ealing Council and Councillor Jasbir Anand, cabinet member for business and community services, called on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to extend the package of […]
Ealing businesses first to receive vital funding
Ealing Council tops the league for getting vital funding out to local businesses during the coronavirus crisis. According to a league table released yesterday, Monday, 20 April, by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Ealing Council has issued the most business rate grants in London and is 6th nationally to issue the […]
