Lend a hand for Volunteers Week, 1 -7 June
Volunteers Week gives us an opportunity to celebrate and appreciate our volunteers. It is a week to discover what is happening locally in the borough, lend a hand, and find out ways we can bring more value to the community we live in. Do Something Good is a one stop shop website, where people can […]
Celebrate with Pride
Councillors and members of Ealing Council staff came together to celebrate the start of Pride month and the raising of the Progress Pride flag by the Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Hitesh Tailor and council leader, Councillor Peter Mason. The month culminates in the London Pride March on 1 July, and for the first time, […]
New Health and Wellbeing strategy approved
Last week (18 May) a new Health and Wellbeing strategy was adopted by Ealing’s cabinet members. The new strategy focuses on reducing inequalities by addressing the building blocks of health and wellbeing – working closely with residents and other local organisations. Together in Ealing Titled ‘Together in Ealing’, the strategy has been developed by the […]
New Mayor inaugurated
Councillor Hitesh Tailor was inaugurated as the new Mayor of Ealing at the borough’s annual council meeting, held on 23 May 2023. Councillor Tailor said: “The role of Mayor brings with it tremendous responsibility and a huge sense of pride for communities across the borough and I fully recognise the importance of the role as […]
Ealing cabinet reshuffle
Councillor Lauren Wall and Councillor Aysha Raza have stood down from their roles as Ealing cabinet members, and there has been some movement of existing cabinet members between portfolios. Councillor Wall stood down in March 2023, writing then in a letter to council leader Peter Mason: “I remain strongly committed to the renewed and inspiring […]
Creating positive change in Northolt
Would you like to create positive change in Northolt? Ealing Council is launching a pilot scheme where volunteers from the community will work together with the council to come up with new initiatives that can help to shape services in the area. Collaboration between local people and the council The Community Service Design Centre is […]
Big Help Out at Greenford foodbank
Councillor Peter Mason, leader of Ealing Council, went along to volunteer at a foodbank run by the Shree Jalaram Mandir (Hindu Temple) in Greenford as part of The Big Help Out on Monday, 8 May. The Big Help Out was part of the activity to mark His Majesty King Charles III Coronation, a chance to […]
Young people in care to receive protected characteristic status
Ealing Council has declared that experience of care would be made a ‘protected characteristic’ throughout the council. It follows a pledge made at the recent care leavers summit in March by council leader Peter Mason. And, at a meeting of the full council on Tuesday, 25 April, this pledge was delivered when it was proposed […]
Cost of living: Extra support for households in crisis
Households that are struggling with the current cost of living crisis may be eligible for extra support from Ealing Council, even if they haven’t previously been able to access financial help from the government. The Household Support Fund (which uses funding from the Department for Work and Pensions) provides financial assistance to a wide range […]
Ealing Council surpasses SEND provision
Ealing Council has now surpassed its target for provision of school places for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). To mark the occasion, Ealing Council leader, Peter Mason and cabinet member for a fairer start, Councillor Kamaljit Nagpal, went to see the new, state of the art provision at Fielding Primary School. Fielding […]
Bright future for Southall’s Young Adult Centre
Southall’s Young Adult Centre (YAC) is set for a bright future following the decision taken by the council’s cabinet yesterday evening (19 April) to spend £2.8million to retrofit and renovate the building. Previously, there were plans to redevelop the site and move Southall’s Young Adult Centre (YAC) to a different location. But following consultation with […]
Being a school governor – what’s involved?
Have you ever thought about being a school governor, but wondered what you’d have to do or if you are eligible? Check out an upcoming online recruitment event which will give you all the answers. On Thursday, 20 April, from 6-7.30pm, Ealing Council and Governors for Schools will bring together those interested in becoming school […]
