Headteacher of the school he went to as a boy
“I think that role models are really important for children,” said the former pupil of a local school who became its headteacher exactly 30 years after starting there as a five-year-old. Craig Ross started at St Gregory’s Primary School in Woodfield Road, Ealing, in 1992. This September, he began life as its headteacher. After he […]
Groundbreaking golf academy into its third year
“You never know, we might discover a future Tiger Woods,” said one of the trustees of a new charity running a golf academy for local teenagers who might never have previously considered playing the game. The Brent Valley Golf Academy is the brainchild of members of the Brent Valley Golf Club, including local man Richard […]
Trial offers ‘smart’ air bricks to keep homes warm
A trial scheme, due to begin on 14 November, will see 50 local homes have new technology installed underneath the buildings to help cut the amount of energy they need for heating. You might be able to benefit, too. Many homes across the UK are naturally ventilated with air bricks beneath their floors. This air […]
250 tonnes of fly-tipping removed from pub site
An astonishing 250 tonnes of fly-tipped rubbish had to be cleared from a derelict pub site that had been boarded up for years. The privately-owned former White Hart pub in Church Road, Northolt, is a grade II listed building that was closed in 2015 and bought by a developer, Legend Property Investments Ltd. It is […]
Community hubs to help in cost-of-living crisis
Four community hubs have been set up across the borough by Ealing Council – offering advice, internet access and a family-friendly place to relax. If you do not have access to the internet at home or need additional help in accessing support, you are welcome to drop into your nearest community hub, where the council […]
Citizens’ tribunal: ‘This is not a tick-box exercise’
“I can’t do the whole world, but I can be part of Ealing’s solutions,” said the woman who is chairing the new citizens’ tribunal set up by Ealing Council, which met for the first time this month. An already active member of the community, Denise Charles is head of curriculum at West London College and […]
£6million to help those with addiction problems
Ealing Council is to invest nearly £2million in continuing to offer addiction support to rough sleepers – and a further £4million so it can strengthen the help it provides to other residents with drug and alcohol misuse problems. Councillor Aysha Raza, the council’s cabinet member for tackling inequality, said: “This investment will make a long-term, […]
Common Sense with Money #2
We are happy to bring you this regular Common Sense With Money feature by Steve Allen, the business manager of London Community Bank (formerly Hillingdon Credit Union). He provides tips and help with managing your money and providing ways to reduce save money and improve your finances – especially useful given the cost-of-living issues we […]
Ealing honours its COVID-19 heroes
At a time of crisis, the borough came together. During the COVID-19 pandemic, communities united to help support one another and Ealing Together – a collaboration between charities, local groups, businesses and concerned residents – was formed. The council honoured some of our local COVID-19 heroes at the Ealing Together Honours celebration on Saturday, 15 […]
Citizens’ tribunal meets for first time
A new citizens’ tribunal, set up by the council, has held its first meeting. The tribunal met on 13 October, where it set out its initial priorities, best practice and ways of working to ensure the recommendations of Ealing Race Equality Commission (EREC) are delivered. The citizens’ tribunal aims to provide an extra level of […]
Rising energy costs and where to find help
UPDATED ON 17 OCTOBER AFTER GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Households are facing rising energy costs – and the price cap rise on 1 October (Saturday) is causing widespread concern about how some will be able to afford to heat and power their homes. Here, we try to explain what has happened – and where you might be […]
Got an idea to boost the community or your area?
Have you got an idea for how to help your local community flourish? Pitch your project to Ealing Council and it might support you with up to £10,000 – and also help you with advice to crowdfund the rest. The council’s Ealing Together Fund is here to give you the means to get your idea […]
