Building brighter futures for young people in care
For young people, leaving home for the first time is exciting but it can also be daunting; even frightening. A parent often provides the reassurance they need. For young people who have spent their childhood in care, Ealing Council is the ‘parent’ that gives them that support. Recognised nationally for the terrific support it provides, […]
Street Elite: Providing job chances through sport
A scheme being used to inspire young people into work and education is ‘an actual opportunity through sport’ to change your life, claims Anton (pictured below) who recently started a new career thanks to its effect on him. We spoke to Anton at the Street Elite festival this summer, which included demonstrations by professional freestyle […]
Meet the borough’s proud new mayor
Celebrating the tremendous diversity of the borough and the strong community cohesion that exists will be one of the key aims for Councillor Simon Woodroofe during his year as Mayor of Ealing. He took on the role in May and now has his feet firmly under the table. “One of the great things about Ealing […]
Mosaic bench and Hanwell scene are our latest photos of the month
Your excellent photos keep on coming. Jayson Hurwood has been at it again and, this time, sent in this shot of his son Harley at South Acton Recreation Ground, sitting on its distinctive mosaic bench. The bench was created by artist Carrie Reichardt (from the Treatment Rooms collective) who has been involved in a mosaic art […]
Save our hospitals petition launched
The leaders of Ealing and Hammersmith & Fulham councils, Councillor Steve Cowan and Councillor Julian Bell, launched a petition to halt the partial closure of Ealing and Charing Cross hospitals This partial closure would result in the loss of vital services, including blue-light accident and emergency services. Under the ‘Shaping a Healthier Future’ proposals, there will […]
Tony’s DIY tips #5: Fixing door handles
If you are in doubt about your ability to carry out a home maintenance project it is always best to consult a professional. However, learning how to fix a few common maintenance problems can save you time and money. In our latest short video, our DIY expert Tony explains what to do if a door […]
Better health services: It starts with you
From concerned mums to passionate pensioners, thousands of ordinary people all across the borough are sharing their experiences to help hard-pressed hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes find ways to improve. Do you have opinions on any of the local health and social care services you use? If you do, why not tell Healthwatch Ealing? […]
Tony’s DIY tips #4: Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms provide a vital early warning and can allow extra time to escape if there is a fire in your home. In our latest short DIY video our home maintenance expert Tony shows us how quick and easy it is to test your smoke alarm. The Fire Brigade’s advice is to test smoke alarms […]
Come to party and Make it Sunday
A red carpet, a beach, cocktails, dancing, live music; it has to be summer, right? Welcome to the first of two special Make it Sunday events happening in central Ealing this month. You will be able to choose whether to sit back and unwind or jump into one of the fun activities on offer. These […]
Tony’s DIY tips #3: Unblocking a sink
Learning how to fix a few common maintenance problems around the home can save you time and money. In our latest short video our DIY expert Tony explains how you can easily unblock a sink or wash hand basin when the water is not draining away. The tools you will need are a plunger and […]
Want to take a look inside Alton Court?
Take a look inside this impressive show flat on an estate in Hanwell, which is undergoing a radical redevelopment. Our little video tour gives you a taste of what to expect at Alton Court. Alton Court is the second phase of the project at Copley in Hanwell, and it comprises of 33 apartments and houses, […]
Southall Waterside project gets under way
Local apprentices were among those working on-site at the new Southall Waterside development as the huge project to build a new neighbourhood got under way last week. The former gasworks site in Southall has been described as being among the most complex regeneration programmes in the country. It was decommissioned as a gasworks more than […]