Looking back on a year since new council plan
Last year, we published our promises for our four-year term in the Council Plan. They represent the ways that we will work towards our main goal – making sure that everyone can live a long, healthy, happy life, in communities full of pride and identity. We’ve been working hard for the last year, and have […]
Looking in more detail at the residents’ survey
We recently published the findings from Ealing Council’s independent 2022 residents’ survey, which showed your views about the local area, how satisfied you are with council services and how well you think the council is serving you overall. The residents’ survey, carried out by an independent market research company, interviewed 1,250 people across all of […]
How can we play a part in ending domestic abuse?
A local doctor, inspired by a recent story about a fellow GP who had suffered domestic abuse, has been working to raise awareness of how we can all try to help. Dr Vasu Siva, of Hillview Surgery in Perivale, is primary care clinical lead for adult mental health in the borough. As part of her […]
Win portrait with award-winning photographer
An award-winning celebrity photographer is currently exhibiting her stunning collection of pictures capturing people living on canal barges in our borough – and she is offering one lucky reader the chance to win a free portrait session worth £400. Gill Shaw has lived in Ealing all her life and has been a leading photographer for […]
Fortnight to find out if you could foster too
Foster Care Fortnight begins today (15 May) and arrives at a time when more carers are needed to foster children in the borough. Could it be you? Currently, our borough has approximately 100 fostering households but, with around 300 looked after children, more carers from all backgrounds, ethnicity and ages are needed. Carers receive an […]
King’s Coronation weekend in pictures
The borough celebrated the coronation of King Charles III over the weekend with street parties, music, firework displays and more. Here is a sample of the fun, thanks to photographers Alex Sturrock and Mickey Lee – and some of you, too. Click on any of the photos in each of our two galleries below to […]
The stories behind the stones: The sequel
Last year, a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at St Mary’s Church unveiled a rich tapestry of history. This May, an open weekend offers you a chance to find out even more. St Mary’s Hanwell, the ‘church by the Bunny Park’, is known to many as they walk past it on their way to the park. But […]
Council set to stay in Perceval House
Residents are to be invited to create new community spaces in the council’s office headquarters and customer service centre, Perceval House. Ealing Council and developers Vistry Group have announced a change of plans for the site in Uxbridge Road, Ealing, and have mutually decided not to progress with a redevelopment of it. Instead, the council […]
Win an interactive dose of theatrical Hayfever
A pair of tickets to the opening night of Hayfever, a new London show, are up for grabs in a competition. The interactive theatre production gives you, the audience, the chance to decide the actors’ fates. Roxane Cabussut, who lives in Acton, is the producer/director of the play Hayfever, which is opening at the Arcola […]
Towed away: Crackdown on illegally parked cars
Cars that were parked illegally, or untaxed, or not roadworthy were taken off the streets this week in a special daytime operation. A joint patrol of Ealing Council’s parking enforcement officers and the police targeted Hanger Hill on Monday (6 March). It followed a night-time operation by council officers in November, which led to 21 […]
Around Ealing magazine – spring 2023
Welcome to the spring 2023 edition of Around Ealing magazine. You can view it in PDF format and as an interactive e-magazine below. For many people, spring can’t come soon enough. With energy bills going ever higher, a change in the weather will be a welcome relief. In the meantime, warm spaces in the community […]
The rough sleepers trapped on the street
Beds for eligible rough sleepers in the borough are now at an all-time high, with more than 100 now available, and Ealing Council has secured extra government funding to offer even more support to these very vulnerable people. However, the cost of living crisis has led to a rise in the number of people sleeping […]
