Stuff to do: Stuck at home but not stuck for ideas
We may all be spending an awful lot more time inside our homes than we are used to doing. And, yes, classes and activities have had to shut down. But we are about to show you that this does not mean you have to stop enjoying new books, art, crafts, history, or music performances. There […]
Why we must stay at home – and stay apart – to stay safe
There is a lot of talk about social distancing at the moment and why it is important in beating the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic. Reducing social contact with other people inevitably reduces our contact with the virus. That is why the government is urging us all to stay at home. By social distancing, you are protecting […]
Sobering news, but community is rallying
This is the text version of what I said in my latest video above (posted 31 March 2020): If anyone is in any doubt about the seriousness of the COVID-19 crisis that we are in at the moment, two pieces of news over the last few days have sobered me and hit hard as to […]
Thank you to the NHS – and to local volunteers
Last night (Thursday, 26 March) at 8pm the nation demonstrated its support to our fantastic NHS by applauding them in the streets, from balconies and on their doorsteps, to thank them. I would like to take this opportunity to add my thanks, and the thanks of all Ealing residents, to our local NHS heroes. I […]
Staying safe from scams during virus crisis
Ealing Council is urging all residents to be aware of, and to take precautions against, possible fraud scams during the current coronavirus crisis. It is an unfortunate truth that fraudsters are taking advantage of the situation and are preying on unsuspecting residents. This includes attempting to access private accounts, offering coronavirus testing kits, and bogus […]
Rubbish and recycling collections during crisis
Ealing Council would like to remind residents that rubbish and recycling collections are continuing as normal at present. However, the borough’s reuse and recycling centres in Greenford and Acton are closed until further notice. Residents are being advised to safely store waste or recycling that they would usually take to the reuse and recycling centre […]
Parking and driving during the current emergency
NHS, Social Care staff and Teachers can park for free in council car parks and in on-street bays during the current coronavirus emergency period. It is one of the measures aimed at helping critical workers travel in the borough. Coronavirus is having a significant impact on London’s transport network. Reduced public transport means that key […]
Change behaviour or lives will be put at risk
As you may have read by now, the council has put restrictions on facilities in our parks, from playgrounds to tennis courts, to help limit the spread of coronavirus. As I say in the video above, I am asking people, pleading with people to stay at home. There really is no need to go outside […]
Park restrictions to help stop spread of coronavirus
Play areas, playgrounds, outdoor gyms, tennis courts, skate parks and other park facilities in the borough will be closed to help limit the spread of coronavirus. The public are also being told not to gather in groups in the borough’s parks and open spaces and to follow the public health advice to keep at least […]
More action needed to stop corona-crisis causing homelessness
Ealing Council has welcomed the government’s commitment to suspend evictions but warns that additional measures must be swiftly implemented to tackle housing insecurity to avoid homelessness during the coronavirus emergency. On Wednesday (18 March) the government announced that no renter in social or private accommodation will be forced out of their home for at least […]
Ealing schools take action to support key workers
Ealing’s schools and children’s centres are preparing to open their doors for children of key workers and other eligible children across the borough from Monday (23 March) in response to the coronavirus emergency. Schools, in general, will close across the UK after today (Friday). However, educators have agreed to provide support children and young people […]
Social distancing: What we should all be doing
The following is the government’s latest guidance on social distancing measures we should all be taking to reduce social interaction between people in order to reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). It is intended for anyone living in their own homes. If you live in a residential care home, guidance is available from the government. […]