Funded holiday activities, fun and financial support
Take advantage of the fun holiday activities for children and financial help and support to low-income families to help with food, heating and bills this Easter. Councillor Kamaljit Nagpal, Ealing Council’s cabinet member for a fairer start, said: “School holidays can be a real challenge – not only keeping children occupied but also having to […]
Voting: make sure you have your say
On 2 May, London will be voting on who you want to be the Mayor of London, and the London Assembly members. This election is important, but also different in a few ways because of recent changes to how voting works. WHY VOTE? London is an incredible city, and each and every Londoner, wherever we’re […]
Keeping residents safe
The borough’s Serious Violence Crime Strategy, which sets out how Ealing Council will work with partners to prevent serious violence and keep residents safe, was approved at the council’s cabinet meeting last Wednesday, 6 March. The new strategy is the work of the Safer Ealing Partnership which sees the council, police, fire service, youth offending […]
Ambitious school expansion for special educational needs
Plans to increase the number of special educational needs (SEND) school places in the borough has moved a step closer, as the appointment of builders to expand Mandeville School at Oldfield Primary School was agreed at Ealing Council’s cabinet meeting on 6 March 2024. The school expansion will crucially mean that each year many more […]
Fighting digital poverty
There are young people, across the borough, who are living in digital poverty with no access to a laptop or similar device. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted how much we rely on digital access to accomplish everyday tasks. Having access is no longer considered a luxury and is a core part of how we live, whether […]
Day of Reflection 2024
Pause and join in with the Day of Reflection, organised by Marie Curie, at midday on Sunday 3 March, and pay tribute to those who have died, particularly during the pandemic, when many people were unable to properly grieve their loved ones. ‘Connect with others’ Councillor Peter Mason, leader of Ealing Council said: “The Day […]
Make sure you’re registered to vote and have photo ID
If you are not registered to vote or your details have changed, then you will not be able to vote in the upcoming Mayor of London and London Assembly elections on Thursday 2 May. You can register to vote and change your voting details online. You will need to register by 16 April to vote […]
Transform the lives of children, become a governor
Governors have an important role in our schools and by becoming a governor, can transform the lives of children and young people by improving educational standards. But if you wonder what you’d have to do or if you are eligible to be a governor, check out an upcoming online recruitment event for the answers. On […]
Petition: help save funding lifeline
Ealing Council is urging the government to extend the Household Support Fund (HSF) beyond the end of March, to allow families to continue to receive this lifeline funding during the cost of living crisis. In his latest leader’s notes, Councillor Peter Mason said: “As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, it is those […]
Mattock Lane safe zone to remain
The safe zone around the Mattock Lane clinic in Ealing will remain in place until at least 2027. The decision was taken at a meeting of Ealing Council’s cabinet last night (Wednesday 7 February). The Mattock Lane Safe Zone public spaces protection order (PSPO) was due to end in April but this decision allows it […]
Holocaust Memorial Day 2024: The Fragility of Freedom
The Fragility of Freedom is the theme of Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2024. The Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Hitesh Tailor, will be leading the borough in marking HMD 2024 at 2 events on Friday 26 January, both of which are open to the public to attend. Unveiling and rededication of memorial stone In Walpole Park […]
Banish the winter blues with Five Ways to Wellness
At a time of year with long, dark, cold nights, Christmas behind us but its costs still piling up, and colds and other viruses ever present, it can be hard for many of us to see the positives. For some people, this can lead to a negative spiral. Councillor Josh Blacker is Ealing Council’s lead […]
