COVID-19 rates are rising rapidly
Before I talk about the increasing COVID-19 infection rates in London, I want to begin this message by sending my deepest and sincerest condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of the police officer who was so tragically killed today in Croydon, says council leader Julian Bell in his latest coronavirus update video message (above). […]
This year’s Open House is here
Open House is happening this weekend, 19 and 20 September. Although, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is a little different this year. It will be more digital and in the shape of outdoor tours because of government guidance on social distancing, and the new ‘rule of six’. Southall Manor and Pitzhanger Manor will both […]
School Streets begin opening in the borough
After much preparation and anticipation, the first ever Ealing School Streets have opened. Perivale Primary and St John Fisher Catholic Primary were the first to have permanent School Streets, but there are 14 additional, temporary ones to come later this month. As you can see in the video above, council leader Julian Bell went to […]
Time to make applications for high school places
Applications for children due to start high school in September 2021 in our borough are now being received by Ealing Council. If your child was born between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010, he or she will be due to leave their primary school next summer and start year seven at a high school […]
Royal reward for fostering was a big surprise
“I must be doing something right,” laughed a local foster carer who has been awarded an MBE for her services to fostering. However, she did not believe it was true to begin with. We last spoke to Shakuntla Gittins when she was made Ealing Council’s Foster Carer of the Year in 2018. And she has […]
Around Ealing magazine – autumn 2020
Welcome to the autumn 2020 edition of Around Ealing magazine. At the bottom of this page you can view or download the magazine as a PDF, or you can flip through an interactive version of it. This autumn 2020 edition covers the months of September, October and November. September brings the start of a new […]
Opening doors to a new career despite COVID
“It has put me in a good position to start a career,” said one resident of Ealing Council’s Work West employment programmes – which, despite the coronavirus, are helping local people to upskill and find new work. Work West has been there to help residents these past few months, whether they have been furloughed, made […]
Safe shopping for saris as Southall bounces back
The coronavirus crisis has given local businesses huge challenges to overcome. But, although some things have changed, shopping is returning to high streets – including to specialist stores. Ankit Monga has been selling intricately designed and bejewelled Indian wedding garments, including beautiful saris, from his family-run store Mongas in Southall Broadway since 2005. He said: […]
Learning to give mental support at school
According to an NHS report, one in eight children and young people in the UK has a diagnosable mental health problem – that is roughly three school pupils in every class. It can range from depression and anxiety to self-harm and eating disorders. At this time of heightened fears around coronavirus and the increased chances […]
Brompton geared up to help, despite virus disruption
The coronavirus emergency has proved to be a huge challenge for local businesses. But some have found innovative ways to adapt – including Greenford-based Brompton bikes, which swung into action to help keyworkers during the crisis. When the UK’s lockdown was declared in March, bike stores were one of the few non-food businesses allowed to […]
‘Fantastic’ solar helps save energy and money
“Our bill for electric has gone down quite a lot,” said Debra David of Ealing who had solar panels installed on the roof of her house in January. Although her energy bills are dual fuel, she has seen her monthly costs drop by more than a third since the panels were fitted, through the Solar […]
Back to school: Staying safe
It is important that all residents continue to follow social distancing rules, making changes to their regular routine where possible. And this applies to the school run, too, as students go back to school next week. One way we can be safer is by avoiding the enclosed spaces of public transport and, because of social […]