Library and children’s centre consultations ending
Local people have until Friday, 17 May to tell the council what they think about proposals for Ealing’s libraries and children’s centres. The consultation questionnaire can be filled in online or paper copies are available in libraries and children’s centres. So far, the council has received more than 1000 responses to each of the consultations. […]
Still time to help shape the future of local parks
The recent creation of the Ealing Parks Foundation is set to give local people a greater say in their green spaces and Ealing Council is looking for residents to get involved. The next stage of establishing the Foundation is to recruit charity trustees and applications are currently being welcomed. If you are interested in supporting […]
Spread the word about cleaner parks
A resident group in Hanwell is calling young people across the borough to help spread the message that a litter-free local area is better for everyone. The local organisation Litter Action Group Ealing Residents (LAGER CAN) is running a poster competition for young people in Ealing under 16 years old to help prevent dropped litter […]
Share your views to make Ealing safer
A borough wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is being proposed across Ealing, to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. As part of this, the council welcomes views of the public. The proposed PSPO is designed to address a number of persistent issues that are reported to the council, police and other […]
Nine thousand new trees in Ealing
Spring is often a time where nature is at its most active and green spaces are at their beautiful best. Ealing Council works to ensure that local flora is given the chance to flourish at every opportunity and has planted almost 9,000 trees across the borough in the last year alone. It’s all part of […]
More grant funding for housing development plans
Ealing Council’s homebuilding plans have been given a further boost with new grant funding for housing from the Greater London Authority (GLA). The council has been awarded almost £550,000 from the GLA’s Homebuilding Capacity Fund, which aims to accelerate the delivery of a new generation of council homes by helping local authorities acquire the […]
Projects share safeguarding success
The borough’s leading Prevent projects came together in March, highlighting the strengths of local communities approach to keeping vulnerable children and adults safe from harm and exploitation. The impacts of terrorism in Manchester, Westminster, London Bridge and Finsbury Park in 2017 and the recent mosques attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand is a reminder of ongoing […]
A warm welcome to Acton Skate Park
Local people are being welcomed to the brilliant new Acton Skatepark with a celebration of all things skateboarding at its official opening this month (13 April 2019). The event takes place in Acton Park, East Acton Lane, London W3 and is best accessed from the East Acton Lane or East Churchfield Road entrance. There will […]
Giving something back
Ealing has 88 volunteers who, together, gave around 3,000 hours of their time to our libraries last year. The libraries team is holding three drop-in sessions in April for people who are interested in volunteering and want to find out more about what’s involved. Library volunteers get involved with activities such as storytelling sessions, craft […]
More modular temporary accommodation opens in Ealing
Ealing’s third temporary accommodation site made from heavily modified shipping containers has opened, offering safe, private housing for 14 vulnerable families at risk of homelessness. The modular buildings at Westfields Lodge in North Acton comprise a mix of one, two and three bed units, each self-contained with their own kitchens and bathrooms. The buildings are […]
Self-defence training for females
A local training academy is offering female residents the chance to participate in their eight-week self-defence courses for free. The course aims to give the participants more independence and learn new techniques. Starting Saturday, 13 April the course held over two time slots is open to women and girls aged 13 years and older who […]
Nurturing a love of nature this Easter
Spring is in the air – and everywhere flowers, trees, birds and insects are emerging into warmer and longer days. So why not treat your family to a trip to Walpole Park and some of the events and activities celebrating nature this Easter? The Rickyard Centre is playing host to an array of outdoor, art […]