Making e-bikes work for everyone
One of the things residents regularly raise with us is the problem of badly parked e-bikes. Whether it is bikes blocking pavements, creating obstacles for wheelchair users, or making it harder for parents with pushchairs to get around, people are rightly frustrated when public spaces become cluttered and inaccessible. At the same time, we should […]
Climate Week shows how working together is key
After a record-setting summer heatwave we are now living through the impacts of climate change. Summers like the last one are likely to become more normal and we need to prepare as well as doing all we can to reduce our emissions. As we mark Ealing Climate Week, it is a chance to reflect on […]
Family-friendly changes include boost for fathers
A campaign group has praised Ealing Council for making a ‘massive difference’ to families by increasing paternity leave for new fathers to 8 weeks. The change means the council now offers 4 times longer than the UK’s legal requirement of 2 weeks. As part of a wider, family-friendly policy to support its staff, the council […]
How well do you know your area? Find out…
“If we want to fully appreciate where we live, we must know about its local history.” So said Dr Jonathan Oates, the borough’s archivist, who works for Ealing Council’s library service and is embarking on a tour of local libraries. Over the course of the next 7 months, Dr Oates will run a session in […]
Meet ‘real life superheroes’ at emergency roadshow
Fancy watching emergency crews carrying out rescue missions? Or getting in touching distance of a fire truck or police car? A family-friendly event promises this and a lot more. It is free to go along to the Emergency Response Roadshow being held on Saturday 12 September. Fire, police, ambulance and council officers will be providing […]
Statement on the floods in Nepal
Ealing has a long and valued connection with Kathmandu as one of our town twins. We are deeply saddened by the devastating floods that have struck Nepal, causing tragic loss of life, widespread displacement and significant damage to communities and infrastructure. Our thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones, been injured, or […]
Secret geniuses, TV stars and a spy thriller
2026 has seen a flurry of original productions turning up on the TV after spending time shooting a scene or two in our borough. Reel Life is back again. Our popular blog from the council’s West London Film Office tells us which moviemakers and TV-types have been helped to make film and telly magic locally. So, […]
Photos: students celebrate A-level success
There were smiles, hugs and a few relieved tears as students picked up their A-level results on Thursday (13 August).
Heat is on, and we all need to help
Over the past few weeks, we have all felt it. The heat has been intense, our parks and green spaces are looking brown, we are all worried about what prolonged periods of hot weather might mean for our borough. Climate change is no longer something we can talk about as a future challenge. It is […]
Tackling problems so we can all feel safe
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their neighbourhood. Residents should be able to go about their daily lives, walk through the town centre, use local parks and take their children to school without being confronted by criminality, intimidation or open drug taking. That is why we have made making our borough safer a key priority. […]
Our 4-year plan – and promise to you
This week (Tuesday 30 June) our new council plan was passed by a meeting of the full council. The plan is how we translate the promises we made to you at election time into a 4-year plan of action for the council and our officers. The council plan is, most importantly, a promise to you, […]
Three moments of national pride
Three very different occasions, falling on days at opposite ends of this week, 2 celebrating people who have made a difference to our borough, as well as a big moment in sport. On Monday (22 June) it was national Windrush Day. And on Saturday (27 June) it is Armed Forces Day. England will also play […]