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. […]
How event is powered by people and community website
A free, weekly running event for youngsters is a runaway success thanks to volunteers doing their bit – and with the help of a community website everyone can use. Acton’s junior parkrun takes place every Sunday. It now has on average 60 four to 14 year-olds taking on the 2km course in Acton Park. COMING […]
Reablement service praised by inspectors
Inspectors have praised an Ealing Council service which helps people regain their independence so that they can stay in their own home. Care Quality Commission inspectors rated the reablement service, which is free to Ealing residents, as ‘good’ following its recent visit. For up to six weeks reablement carers visit people at home who need […]
Northolt’s place in RAF’s 100 years of history
This April marks the centenary anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force (RAF). During the Second World War, one of its key bases played a crucial role in preventing Britain from succumbing to a planned Nazi invasion. The base was in Northolt. Between August-November 1940, the Battle of Britain raged over our skies, […]
No need to waste food waste
Recycling your leftover food waste is more important than you might think. It makes a big difference to the environment, it can create power for homes, and it saves us all money. Most people are doing it – are you? Some people do not realise that one of the simplest ways they can make a difference […]
‘I recommend fostering wholeheartedly’
“The best thing about fostering is helping children and making a difference to their life,” said Shakuntla Gittins, Ealing’s current Foster Carer of the Year. Could you follow in her footsteps? “I wasn’t expecting the award. It was so nice,” said Shakuntla. “I recommend fostering wholeheartedly. I’ve always loved children and it is so rewarding. […]
Out on the streets to help the Ealing homeless
“We go out at night and in the early mornings, looking for people,” says one of the outreach workers on the borough’s streets providing support to those unfortunate enough to find themselves homeless and sleeping rough. Jyoti Kujur is a volunteer for the homelessness charity St Mungo’s, which runs Ealing Council’s outreach service. With the […]