Citizens’ tribunal meets for first time
A new citizens’ tribunal, set up by the council, has held its first meeting. The tribunal met on 13 October, where it set out its initial priorities, best practice and ways of working to ensure the recommendations of Ealing Race Equality Commission (EREC) are delivered. The citizens’ tribunal aims to provide an extra level of […]
Rising energy costs and where to find help
UPDATED ON 17 OCTOBER AFTER GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Households are facing rising energy costs – and the price cap rise on 1 October (Saturday) is causing widespread concern about how some will be able to afford to heat and power their homes. Here, we try to explain what has happened – and where you might be […]
Got an idea to boost the community or your area?
Have you got an idea for how to help your local community flourish? Pitch your project to Ealing Council and it might support you with up to £10,000 – and also help you with advice to crowdfund the rest. The council’s Ealing Together Fund is here to give you the means to get your idea […]
Your memories of the Queen’s visits
When we published our history article last week, by Dr Jonathan Oates, on a couple of Queen Elizabeth’s visits to the borough, we asked you for your own memories. The previous piece looked at visits in 1946 and 1985. However, two of the photos on this page were supplied by resident June Lucas, who was […]
Warmth in the home, money in the pocket
“I’m really pleased with it. I noticed the warmth in the house was greatly improved immediately.” Maureen (not her real name) was delighted with a total transformation of her Acton home this spring thanks to work carried out under Ealing Council’s Green Homes Grant: Local Authority Delivery Scheme (GHG:LAD). It will keep her warm, cut […]
Around Ealing magazine – autumn 2022
Welcome to the autumn 2022 edition of Around Ealing magazine. It is available to view (below) as a PDF or as an interactive version. The delivery of autumn edition of Around Ealing was delayed after the sad news of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September. The magazine was printed in advance […]
Paying respects to an extraordinary life
Since the sad news came of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II last week, residents across all seven towns of Ealing have come together to collectively mourn Her Majesty and reflect, with gratitude, on her remarkable reign, writes council leader Peter Mason. The council has opened a book of condolence in Ealing Town Hall for […]
When Queen Elizabeth II visited our borough
Borough archivist Dr Jonathan Oates looks back at the best-known visits to our borough by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The first known occasion on which the Queen visited was in fact when she was Princess Elizabeth, coming here with her younger sister Margaret Rose, on 26 June 1946, aged 20 (see picture above). This […]
Borough mourns Queen Elizabeth II
The mayor and the leader of the council have made statements on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Statement from the Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Mohinder Midha: “On behalf of all the residents of Ealing, I wish to offer our condolences to His Majesty, King Charles III and members of the Royal family […]
Exhibition shows off lives well lived
An art project to celebrate the stories of older people living in the borough has gone on display at an exhibition in Ealing. Eight local artists joined forces with Age UK Ealing for the work on a series of portraits aiming to tell the inspiring stories of nine people. Such as in the photo above, […]
Getting off to a healthy start
Are you pregnant? Or do you have a young child? Healthy Start is a scheme run through the NHS which gives eligible pregnant women, or those with children under four years old and on benefits, access to a pre-paid card to buy nutritious food with. The idea is to help mothers and families get babies […]
ALFIE is back for healthy fun with food
School pupils and their families are reaping the rewards of a fun programme called ALFIE that champions healthy food and physical activity. Nearly a third of children in England aged between two and 15 years old are overweight or obese, according to the Health and Social Care Information Centre. Children and young people are generally […]