What’s going on locally this Christmas?
Christmas lights will be twinkling and, inevitably, Santa is likely to be dropping by once or twice; so, why not get down to your local town centre to enjoy the build-up to the big day? Chances are, you will be able to find mulled wine, carol singing, mince pies and everything you need to buy […]
Living with HIV: A survivor’s amazing story
“I thought I’d die in total loneliness,” said an Ealing woman who, when she was diagnosed with HIV, was told she only had a few years to live. She was also told to expect a life of isolation. Instead, she has lived with the condition for well over two decades, lives a full life and […]
HIV support service aims to build on success story
People living with, and affected by, HIV in our borough receive a wide range of support services to help them cope with the mental, emotional and physical impacts. Ealing HIV Support Service aims to provide those who are affected by it with a central point to find help, while building on the success in improved […]
Christmas bin dates and festive ‘hacks’ to be green
Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but an indulgent festive season is not just sometimes bad for your waist line, it can be pretty bad for the environment as well. You can see the revised bin collection dates over the festive period at the bottom of this article – but, first, […]
Fishing for carp…in the park
Fishing may not be a pastime you would expect to be able to try your hand at in your local park – but people are being given the opportunity to cast their line at Gunnersbury. In fact, at 21-feet deep at its centre and well stocked with carp, the Potomac lake is an ideal place […]
Your views wanted on plan for safer routes to school
A plan for safer routes for children to walk or ride their bicycles to school is under public consultation in Perivale. Ealing Council wants to hear your views. The council’s transport projects and policy team outlined the ‘Healthy Streets around Schools’ programme – its plan to create green spaces, cycling lanes and wider-walking routes – […]
Keeping vulnerable people safe
It is national Safeguarding Adults Week (18-22 November), which aims to raise awareness of the need to keep vulnerable adults safe from abuse or neglect. Financial abuse, doorstep crime, or even harm within the home, are all potential risks. The Ealing Safeguarding Adults Board leads on work within the borough to address such issues. Ealing […]
School is top of the class for wellbeing
A high school in Southall has been given an award for its outstanding work in supporting students, staff and parents with their wellbeing and mental health. Featherstone High School was handed the Wellbeing Award for Schools (WAS) this month for carrying out a shift in policies and practice to make sure mental health and wellbeing […]
Don’t be too slow to register and risk losing your vote
Residents who are not currently registered to vote are reminded that they only have until 26 November to register their details to vote in the UK parliamentary elections taking place on 12 December. A national online registration system is the quick, easy and secure way to register. If you do not have access to the […]
‘Teaching course put me on course for a career’
“I felt very professional by the end of the course. It gives you that edge,” said a resident who has started a new career thanks to adult learning courses. Could you follow in her footsteps? A substantial range of vocational courses are available through Ealing Council’s adult learning service – from learning English, maths and […]
Get yourself one of the council’s garages
Revamped garages are now available to hire all over the borough, offering a convenient parking or storage option at competitive prices. The garages are available from Ealing Council, after it recently appointed Secure Parking and Storage (SPS) as a contractor to refurbish and manage 1,500 of the council’s garages. As well as restoring them, the […]
Services to remember and reflect in silence
Members of the public are invited to join councillors and council staff who will be observing a two-minute silence outside Ealing Town Hall at 11am on Armistice Day – on Monday, 11 November. Remembrance Sunday events will also take place across the borough on Sunday, 10 November. Mayor of Ealing, Dr Abdullah Gulaid, and Deputy […]
