Book your zoo visit and meet the new animals
Everyone at Hanwell Zoo is delighted to be open once again and welcoming visitors through its doors – and people are reminded that to help everyone social distance safely there is now a mandatory advance online booking system in place. The measures, which also include a one-way route around the zoo and the temporary closure […]
Unequal impact of COVID-19 on BAME
A government study has found coronavirus is having an unequal impact on parts of the community. It reported that black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities are being disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and have a higher risk of serious illness and death. Among the factors thought to be contributing to the unequal impact on BAME […]
Ongoing legacy of the Windrush generation
In my latest video (above) I went to the Windrush Garden in Walpole Park. It seemed particularly pertinent to do so and, this year, not just to mark Windrush Day. Solidarity with the Black Lives Matter campaign continues with the latest expression being shown on Wednesday night, when the Premier League kicked-off after the coronavirus […]
Charity starts at home – for more than five centuries
A local 500-year-old charity has been playing a crucial role in helping the most vulnerable people in Hanwell during the coronavirus crisis, as part of the Ealing Together coalition. The Charity of William Hobbayne was founded in 1484 by a yeoman of the same name. Its purpose has always been to support people in the […]
Time to review our public realm to reflect diversity
So, following the Black Lives Matter protests that we’ve seen over the last week or so, and the mayor’s decision to hold a review of all the public realm in London, we’re also going to do that in Ealing. It is really important that we reflect in our public realm our modern, diverse community. And […]
Shopping safely when out and about as stores reopen
As high streets and shops begin to reopen from Monday (15 June), residents are being reminded to continue to ‘stay alert to stay safe’ while shopping. From Monday, some businesses in Ealing will be allowed to start reopening. These include clothing stores, charity shops and bank branches, which can reopen if government COVID-19 safety and […]
Around Ealing magazine – coronavirus #3 (June 2020)
This special edition of Around Ealing is the third mini-issue related to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on local services and local people. You can view it in interactive and PDF formats below. In his introduction, the leader of the council Julian Bell wrote: “Regardless of what might have happened in certain incidents involving […]
Taking positive steps to being active
Although social distancing is a critical part of life now, and some sports are off-limits for the time being, there are still plenty of ways to get exercise and keep active. And these can become part of your everyday routine. Keeping active reduces your risk of suffering many of the more serious health conditions; and […]
Making it easier and safer to cycle and walk
If you view my latest video update above, I’m on the Uxbridge Road in Acton near Acton Park and you can see behind me some plastic wands that we’ve put in place to create a temporary cycle lane, that’s segregated from the rest of the traffic to make it safer for cyclists. And this is […]
Getting businesses fit for funding
Help is at hand for small businesses in Ealing affected by COVID-19 with two new Ealing Council financial support webinars. These practical ‘how-to’ events, organised by Ealing Council, the borough’s Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and Branduin Business Support Ltd (which ran previously successful schemes with the council), will help guide businesses step by step through […]
Preparations start to open high streets safely
Following the government’s announcement that non-essential shops can potentially reopen from 15 June, Ealing Council is working to ensure that measures are in place to make Ealing’s high streets safe for residents. Residents continue to be encouraged to stay at home and avoid unnecessary outings and trips to their local high street. However, from the […]
Lockdown eased but we must avoid second wave
So, the Prime Minister has made a further announcement about the rules and the release from lockdown and now people can gather in public, and private, open spaces in groups of up to six. So, that’s people also not from your own household. You can be in groups of six but only on the condition […]