Film tells how Ealing was ‘cradle of British rock’
A new movie is being premiered in November that tells the tale of how 1960s Ealing earned the label ‘the cradle of British rock music’ and played an influential role in the growth of one of the biggest cultural phenomena to hit the world in the 20th Century. Ealing was at the heart of the […]
Volunteers tuck into edible garden project
This is the first roadside edible garden in Southall and was planted by a group of volunteers in Beaconsfield Road. Once the plants have established, the garden will provide free food for the community to enjoy. The volunteers cleared litter and undergrowth and then planted the beds, before a plaque was unveiled. It is hoped […]
Even mo’ reasons to use a bike this winter
It may be autumn; the summer may be over; but falling leaves are no excuse to stop cycling. Lacking confidence? Free training is available. No ride? There are now new, ‘dockless’ bikes for hire – from Mobike. The new bikes were made available in Acton in September and 750 of them have been placed in […]
Loud cheer for new traffic-free ‘quietway’
A traffic-free path officially opened today (20 October) for residents and visitors looking to enjoy their trip from Greenford to Ealing along Ruislip Road East. The Ruislip Road East path runs from Clifton Road to Argyle Road and will ultimately be part of Quietway 23. The one-mile route open to cyclists, pedestrians, and those on scooters, […]
Who is at the door? Beware bogus callers
Most people who call at your home will be genuine. However, occasionally bogus callers may turn up unannounced and try to trick their way into your home to steal valuables or money. They may work alone or in pairs, and could be male or female, young or old. They could pretend to be from the […]
Southall: Have your say on ‘zones’
Zones are being proposed in certain areas of Southall, to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Before making a decision, Ealing Council would like to hear your opinions. The council is asking for the public to share their views on the two proposed public spaces protection orders (PSPOs) within Southall’s town centre […]
Hate Crime Awareness Week
The council and police will be jointly running events throughout this week (16-20 October) with community pop-up stalls across the borough, for Hate Crime Awareness Week. It is a national week that highlights the work taking place (with other community organisations) to support victims of hate crime after an incident. Hate crimes are targeted at […]
Making sure you have healthy homes for winter…and beyond
Want to save energy and cut your fuel bills? But worried about staying warm in the winter and cool in the summer? Healthy Homes Ealing is a free service that can guide you all year round. Ealing Council’s Healthy Homes Ealing, formerly known as COSIE, runs a free phone hotline that provides advice to residents on all […]
Sir Michael Balcon and the Ealing Studios
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the death of the man who was the head of production at Ealing Studios during its greatest years in the middle of the 20th Century. Sir Michael Balcon is pictured above in 1952 presenting an Oscar to screenplay writer T.E.B Clarke for the best film story of that […]
Business served well by energy scheme
An Acton-based company has made cost savings and now uses less energy to power its computer servers thanks to a scheme run by Ealing Council. VMI, which specialises in digital equipment for TV productions, applied for help to the council’s smart business grant scheme. The business was awarded a £2,000 grant to upgrade its existing […]
How can you boost your health and career?
Volunteers play a crucial and often underappreciated role in our local communities. They commonly do it to help others – but volunteering is a powerful tool for helping yourself, too. It can provide a path towards paid work, and research has shown it can also boost your health. All of us have at some point […]
Time to apply for primary school
If your child was born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014 he or she will be due to start primary school in September 2018. Applications for pupil places are being received – and will be accepted until the cut-off point of 15 January 2018. Under the London-wide primary school admissions scheme, parents living […]