Help for survivors of domestic abuse
Help for survivors of domestic abuse is available. Ealing Council is continuing to offer full support, help, and advice to those who have suffered abuse at the hands of someone they know. Although domestic abuse can happen to anyone, most survivors are female, and tackling male violence against women and girls (MVAWG) is a top […]
Changes to council services
There will be some changes to council services, and some will be operating at different hours over the Christmas and new year period. Councillor Steve Donnelly, cabinet member for inclusive economy said: “The majority of council services will be closed over the Christmas and new year period. Some key services will still be operating, but […]
Christmas card competition – the results are in
Back in September, the leader of the council, Peter Mason, launched a Christmas card competition for all school children in Ealing, and the results are in. We received many entries from across the borough, judging has taken place, and terrific cards designed by local young people will soon be delivered across the borough and beyond. […]
A Safer Ealing for Women: have your say on further plans
Residents are being asked to continue the conversation with Ealing Council and have their say on further plans to reduce male violence against women and girls (MVAWG). As part of the council’s continued mission to tackle inequality and crime, a new strategy to address MVAWG was introduced earlier this year. The plan was informed by […]
Take over at the council
Last Friday (17 November) young people experiencing care in Ealing were invited to ‘take over’ the council, and we took that very seriously, so we really meant take over. This wasn’t an opportunity to come and get some work experience for these young people, this was putting them in the driving seat, with decision-making placed […]
Care leavers take over council decision making
Young adults currently experiencing care in Ealing, were challenged to take over decision making at Ealing Council on Friday, 17 November. Stepping into the shoes of senior council officers, including the chief executive, senior lawyers, directors of children’s services, HR and strategy and change, heads of service and the cabinet member for a fairer start, […]
‘Include me’, say young people with SEND
Earlier this year, local young people with additional and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) were asked to design posters that demonstrated what it looks and feels like to ‘Include Me’ from their perspective. Many young people responded, and the results are currently on display in an art exhibition at the Ealing Project in Ealing […]
Mental health support for young people
Support for young people to manage their mental health often falls to the adults they are closest to. SAFE Evolve, a new emotional well-being service for families, delivered by Anna Freud in partnership with Ealing Council, was launched on Thursday, 2 November. The service offers mental health support to all children and young people up […]
Reporting back on our pledges
In March 2023, young people experiencing care in the borough and staff who support them, hosted the first Care Summit where 101 pledges were made by those attending. The pledges were made to support young people who experience care in the borough and were made by the leader of the council, businesses, council departments, the […]
Service and sacrifice: Remembrance Sunday
On Remembrance Sunday, 12 November, the country will stop to commemorate the sacrifice of our armed forces, past and present. You can attend a local service; with 3 key, traditional events being held on the morning. The leader of the council, Councillor Peter Mason, and the Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Hitesh Tailor, will attend a Remembrance […]
Honouring local heroes
Local heroes to be honoured through a new Civic Honours scheme. The borough is not short of local heroes. Ealing’s people – our diverse communities, our businesses and entrepreneurs, our volunteers, our sportspeople and our artists make this a fabulous place to live. So, Ealing Council is changing the way that it honours people in […]
Saluting our Sisters: Joy James
Saluting our Sisters is the theme of Black History Month 2023. During the month, we are highlighting 5 local black women finding out more about them and their achievements, and what Black History Month means to them. Joy James is a local author who has written books for young people which highlight black inventors and […]
