What did you tell us about Around Ealing?
Throughout June, an online survey was conducted by Around Ealing, to see how readers interacted with the print and digital editions of the quarterly magazine. It was really positive to see a majority of you said you read every edition of both versions. Almost 600 people took the time to reply. Thank you to everyone […]
Nominate a hero for 2025 civic honours
Do you know a local hero? Someone who make a real difference to others through their work, volunteering, achievements or something else? Ealing Council wants to know. By nominating someone, they could be in line to get an award – or even receive the Freedom of the Borough, which is the highest accolade the council […]
Double update this week: charter and Warren Farm
This week the council agreed our new community charter, which we consulted on earlier in the year. The charter sets out how we intend to engage with you. We want to ensure that local people are involved in all parts of decision making here at the council. You can read the charter and our commitments […]
Flag flies on Armed Forces Day
An event, held opposite the Ealing War Memorial, welcomed members of the community in a show of unity and gratitude for the UK’s armed forces. Former members of the armed services and cadets were joined by councillors, residents and dignitaries for the Armed Forces Day at Ealing Green recently. The ceremony began with the raising […]
Step up for some free or low-cost summer fun
Why not fill your calendars this summer with a range of free and low-cost fun and activities that are due to happen across the borough? Whether you’re looking for ways to spend your evenings and weekends, or you’re looking for something to entertain the family, this guide has something for everyone. Summer pop-ups A series […]
Finding a safe place for refugee children
“He called me ‘Auntie’ and said, ‘This is my home’,” said a local foster carer about a refugee boy who came to stay after arriving in the UK all alone, having endured a harrowing journey. He had come all the way from Pakistan, sent away by a mother desperate to keep him safe. The family […]
Tributes to generational legacy on Windrush Day
Sunday is national Windrush Day (22 June). It is an annual opportunity to pay tribute, and express our heartfelt gratitude, to those who answered the UK’s call in 1948 to travel across the world to come and help rebuild a war-battered country. More than 1,000 people arrived 77 years ago in Essex, on the HMT […]
Revolutionary housing for women
The UK’s first ever housing tower block purely for women is being built in Acton and will provide a ‘lifeline’ to those struggling to find a home and also victims of domestic abuse. When it’s completed, Brook House will include 102 genuinely affordable, social rented flats. It replaces an old 39-home estate and the tenants […]
Mayor is symbol of pride and identity
Last week, I attended our annual council and mayor making ceremony. The annual council meeting marks the start of the council year where we choose a new mayor for the year. I was delighted to support Councillor Anthony Kelly become the elected mayor. He is a proud community champion and I’m sure he will be […]
King’s representative hands charity award
A special reception was held for a charity based in the borough to present it with a prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2024. MindFood was awarded the honour in November. And, on Saturday (26 April), it was presented with the award. The charity supports people struggling with stress, depression, anxiety and isolation. It primarily […]
VE Day stands for a set of values
Next week is the 80th anniversary of VE Day, when we celebrate 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe. This anniversary is a poignant one because we are passing from an event within living memory to a more distant part of our history. That is why it is important that […]
Acton and VE Day
When the original VE Day (Victory in Europe) was celebrated 80 years ago, Acton was, in many ways, a very different town from that of today. Borough archivist Dr Jonathan Oates looks at how it marked the big event. In 1945, Acton was dominated by heavy industry in Acton Vale and by many laundries. In […]