Looking for ideas for issues to put under scrutiny
Ealing Council’s scrutiny team is asking for ideas as it decides which important local topics should be put under the microscope in the year ahead. The chosen topics will then be assigned to ‘scrutiny panels’ of councillors and also give you the chance to air your views and get involved. The panels will hear evidence […]
Planting the seed of an idea or two for your garden
Do you ever plant seeds in your garden or in flower pots at home? Or would you like to know how to, and perhaps have a seed packet sitting idly on the side that you never got around to sowing? Whatever your level of food growing or gardening expertise, if you have some spare seeds […]
Child-like bollards boost road safety at school
These bollards shaped like small children have been installed outside a local school’s main entrance to grab the attention of motorists and make it safer for children to come and go. Karen Kondo, headteacher at West Acton Primary School since 2018, led the project to install ‘Billy and Belinda’ bollards in a bid to improve […]
Pizza, ping-pong and praise for young carers project
“Too often, young carers can feel socially isolated and invisible,” said Kathryn Sobczak – who was a former young carer herself but now runs a programme to help them. She continued: “It took me a long time to realise I was a young carer. If I had known that other people were going through the […]
Beware of cowboy builders and doorstep fraudsters
Most people who call at your home will be genuine. However, sometimes they are not. The council has received reports of ‘cowboy builders’ and fraudsters knocking on doors, falsely claiming they are there to install free loft insulation and boilers. These fraudsters were claiming to be operating through the council’s ECO-flex scheme. But approved ECO-flex […]
Blazing a trail for why apprentices really work
“Apprentices get real work, training to get the skills companies really want, and a guaranteed salary. And employers are able to mould passionate talent to accommodate their needs with fresh ideas.” That is the view of Councillor Jasbir Anand, Ealing Council’s cabinet member for business and community services, as National Apprenticeship Week approaches. ‘Fire it […]
Service for Holocaust Memorial Day
Ealing Council’s annual service to mark Holocaust Memorial Day will be held on Monday (27 January) at Brentside High School. The mayor of Ealing, Councillor Dr Abdullah Gulaid, will be joined by council leader Julian Bell; Richard Kornicki, deputy lieutenant; the Reverend Dean Ayres, associate rector of Acton; as well as pupils and local dignitaries. […]
Exhibition shows child’s eye view of neighbourhood
Photos taken by nursery school pupils of their ‘neighbourhood’ are featured in an exhibition showing how they experience the area from a child’s perspective. Throughout the summer, small groups of ‘explorers’ from Greenfields Nursery School and Children’s Centre in Southall took a series of documentary walks to observe life in their community and engage more […]
Win tickets to concerts as February festival returns
The Ealing Music and Film Festival is back in February for its eighth year of concerts, movie screenings and creative workshops. And, like last year, we have teamed up with the organisers to offer you the chance to win tickets to two of its shows. So, this Valentine’s week (between 12-16 February), why not leave […]
Cavern brings music back to life at famous centre
The Hanwell Cavern is returning live music to the landmark location that once played a key role in the stories of legendary bands like The Who, Deep Purple, The Animals, Procul Harum, Led Zeppelin and Uriah Heep; as well as solo artists such as Gene Vincent and Jerry Lee Lewis. Hanwell Community Centre’s basement has […]
Ghouls, guitars and Green: Lots to do at Gunnersbury
February at Gunnersbury Park and Museum will be nothing if not varied. As well as a ghost hunt, there will be acoustic live music by well-known performers and a free art exhibition. There will also be a wide array of family fun during half-term week, and the museum’s historical guided tours (in costume), regular talks […]
More reasons to ride a bike this winter
There are even more reasons to stay in the saddle this winter. Those learning to ride a bike can enjoy beginners’ rides for women starting this weekend; while experienced cyclists wanting to include their young family in their rides can now borrow cargo bikes free of charge. Get around in a cargo bike Because of […]