Stuck with a big problem? Time for a bulky takeaway
About to have a spring clean at home? Got an unwanted bed, sofa or freezer you do not know how to get rid of? Let the council’s bulky waste collection service take the strain. Ealing Council provides a bulky items collection service for your unwanted furniture, from tables to armchairs; white goods like washing machines or […]
Another award for medal-winning Ealing Half
Ealing Half Marathon’s position as one of the best half marathons in the UK has been confirmed for the fifth year running after it picked up yet another national award. Last night (Thursday) it was awarded silver at the national Running Awards in the ‘best half marathon 5,000 or more participants’ category. It won gold […]
Enjoying the great outdoors
Spring is arriving and the borough’s array of beautiful parks and green spaces are great places to get outdoors and get moving – whether walking, jogging or using outdoor gym equipment. Regular activity reduces the risk of suffering serious health conditions and improves the chance of living a longer. A healthier lifestyle can also improve […]
Cheese festival is back
London’s cheesiest food festival, We Love Cheese, is back in Ealing this Sunday (22 April). Stalls packed with local produce will be gathered at Dickens Yard in central Ealing (W5 2XA) from 11am until 4pm. It is free to turn up and visitors will find the likes of Raclette Brothers with their traditional alpine fare, […]
Sport a great way to stay fit for life
There are many local sports sessions aimed at people aged over 50. It is never too late to take up a sport or give something a try. “It’s a brilliant way to meet people, have some fun and stay fit,” explained Pamela Comley who, at 74, plays short tennis twice a week. Perivale Community Centre […]
Helped to avoid homelessness
Ealing has one of the best records in the country for preventing homelessness. However, it is still a significant problem across London. People become homeless for lots of different reasons. Social issues, relationship breakdowns and health problems are just some of the causes. You may have read our interview with a volunteer from homelessness charity […]
Could you ‘benefit’ from some support?
It might surprise you to know you do not have to be out of work to receive benefit. Many thousands of people in the borough who work are receiving it, including housing benefit and council tax support. In fact, the latest government figures (via gov.uk) show a quarter of all the people who could claim […]
Ealing introduces first UK safe zone outside abortion clinic
Ealing Council’s cabinet members have taken the decision to implement a public spaces protection order (PSPO) around the Marie Stopes clinic in Mattock Lane, Ealing. At the meeting held on Tuesday, 10 April 2018 at Ealing Town Hall, cabinet considered the report from the council’s community safety team, including several months of evidence about activity […]
Smartphone now quickest for sending documents
Did you know you can send documents directly to Ealing Council from your smartphone? That way you can do it from home instead of having to visit the council or paying for postage. There is also now a recycling ‘app’ you can download. All kinds of council services accept documents from your phone or home […]
Elections 2018: Swing into action
Are you ready? It is almost time to vote. The local elections 2018 are almost here and, in the meantime, here is all you need to know to get yourself prepared for the big day on Thursday, 3 May. You can view a list of candidates standing in the elections on the council’s website. Then it is […]
Ealing Jazz Festival tickets are on sale now
Ealing Jazz Festival has today (Thursday, 5 April) announced the first wave of performers to appear at this summer’s event, including Mobo Award-winning singer-songwriter Zara McFarlane (pictured). Tickets are available from today – see details below. A mainstay of the jazz calendar for more than two decades, Ealing Jazz Festival champions the very best established […]
Temporary closure of Perceval House car park
Perceval House car park in central Ealing will close temporarily for the local elections taking place on Thursday, 3 May 2018. In a similar way to previous elections, a marquee will be erected over the car park behind Perceval House, Longfield Avenue (W5 2HL), to be used by the council’s elections staff to count the votes. […]