Small Talk Saves Lives
Have you ever been in the situation where you have seen someone at a station in distress and not known what to do about it? Sometimes taking time to talk is all it takes. Interrupting their thought process with a calm question or observation could save a life. The Samaritans are empowering passengers to start […]
A healthy start to the citizens’ tribunal
Ealing Citizens’ Tribunal, an independent body established to follow up on the recommendations of the Ealing Race Equality Commission (EREC) held its first public meeting last week, with a focus on tackling health inequalities. The meeting was hosted by Denise Charles, chair of the Citizens’ Tribunal, and the chair of the Tribunal’s sub-committee for health, […]
Pledges on new levels of support for care leavers
At the borough’s first summit for care leavers, local organisations, businesses, councillors and senior council officers pledged to support care leavers as they moved into adulthood. ‘Care leavers’ means young people who have been looked after by Ealing Council. Sheila Lock, the independent chair of the borough’s safeguarding board, hosted the event along with Billy […]
Cost of living: Spring holiday activities and support
This Easter, the council is offering free fun activities for children and financial help and support to low-income families to help with food, heating and bills. Councillor Kamaljit Nagpal, cabinet member for a fairer start said: “With the rising cost of living, school holidays can be a real challenge for some families on lower incomes. […]
Cost of living: Debt Awareness Week 2023
Money worries and debt are still topics that many find difficult to talk about, and Debt Awareness Week encourages people to talk about their finances and make the most of the support and advice available. The theme this year is: “What is debt advice?” As a result of inflation and the cost of living […]
The Citizens’ Tribunal host their first public meeting, March 28, 6-8pm
The Citizens’ Tribunal invite you to join them at their first public meeting, which takes place on Tuesday, 28 March between 6pm and -8pm. The meeting will be streamed live, and you will be able to take part in the conversation and put your questions forward to the panel. Taking part in the meeting will […]
Cost of living: Help for disabled people
Disabled people often have higher household energy bills than others, using electricity to not just heat homes but also to run equipment needed to remain well and independent. Councillor Josh Blacker, Ealing Council’s cabinet member for healthy lives, said: “For those living with disabilities, household bills were already higher than most before the cost of […]
Tennis courts: Game, set and match for renovation
Ealing Council and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) are jointly renovating seven park venues with tennis courts in the borough. The council is providing £70,000 towards a total £323,772 investment in the project, which aims to make sure high quality facilities are available for local people. Free park tennis Councillor Jasbir Anand, the council’s cabinet […]
Cost of living: Claiming all you are entitled to
Are you claiming all the help that you are entitled to? Inflation and the current cost of living crisis it has caused means that many households will be noticing a definite increase in the cost of everyday items. We know that is pushing some families who might have been managing before into financial hardship. The […]
Cost of living: The Money Course
If you are concerned about the rising cost of living, and want tips on how to make your money go further, Crosslight Advice will be running a free three-week Money Course at St Mellitus Church in Hanwell. The sessions will run on Friday 10, 17 and 24 March, from 10:30am – 12pm – followed by […]
Cost of living: Befriending service
Part-funded by Ealing Council, Age UK Ealing provides a befriending service to older people who are isolated and struggling with loneliness. “It’s fulfilling. I learn lots of new things and it’s great to make a difference to someone’s life,” says Lorraine, one of the volunteers delivering the service. Lorraine’s been a telephone befriender for two […]
New electric vehicle charging points
Ealing Council is continuing to install new electric vehicle charging points across the borough to help to improve local air quality, encourage active travel and help people make the switch from more polluting cars. The number of electric vehicles in the borough is growing, with more than 5,900 in the borough at the end […]
