Gear up for a fitter 2018 with free guided bike rides
If you fancy getting a bit of exercise in the New Year and meeting some new people, why not take part in one of the free, guided bike rides on offer locally. Or if you have not been out on your bike for a while, sign up for some free cycle training or get a free basic bike maintenance […]
A new woodland habitat for Horsenden Hill
Ealing’s ancient woodland received a new lease of life earlier this month as hundreds of local people came together to create a new woodland habitat on Horsenden Hill. The community planting event coincided with National Tree Week and was organised by national charity Trees for Cities and Ealing Council. The event saw hundreds of volunteers […]
Businesses raided in pre-Christmas operations
Pre-Christmas operations by Ealing Council and Police have seized a vast amount of counterfeit and illicit items including Chanel and Gucci goods and 95kgs of Shisha. There were two separate intelligence led operations with the most recent known as Operation Sharp on Tuesday, 19 December 2017 and a series of week-long raids which concluded on […]
Don’t fear as winter is here
Residents who may be concerned about energy bills, are encouraged to seek support and advice from Healthy Homes Ealing (HHE). The Ealing Council programme previously known as ‘COSIE’, was established to target vulnerable residents who are fuel poor and to provide advice and support to remove them from fuel poverty. Approximately 11.4% of Ealing households […]
Give the perfect gift to your streets this Christmas
Across the country, cleaning up litter and rubbish from streets, parks, highways and public spaces costs councils around £1 billion a year – money that could be better spent elsewhere. That’s why residents are being encouraged to ensure that all their litter goes in the bin when they are out and about in the borough […]
All I want for Christmas is apprenticeships
This Christmas, apprenticeships could be put on your wish list after the council once again smashed its target of attracting 100 apprenticeship pledges from local businesses in 100 days. It is now looking for people to fill these roles. Could that be you? There are numerous advantages to becoming an apprentice which can help you […]
Let’s talk turkey
With two thirds of UK households choosing to have roast turkey for their Christmas dinner, Food Standards Agency (FSA) are offering tips on how you can safely prepare turkey at home. The winter festive period is a time for people to celebrate which involves indulging in feasting on your favourite Christmas meals and treats. Cooking […]
Food for thought this Christmas
No matter where you and your family stand on the great Brussels sprouts debate, it’s safe to say that a good Christmas dinner tends to leave a pile of leftover food, scraps and peelings. In fact, UK households waste more food over Christmas and new year than at any other time of the year. But […]
Liveable Neighbourhoods funding for West Ealing
The council is set to receive up to £6.5 million to create a safer environment for pedestrians and cyclists after the borough was successfully chosen as part of the new Liveable Neighbourhoods programme. Ealing is one of seven boroughs chosen by the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) as winners of the new […]
Local history discovered during clear out
As plans progress to redevelop the council’s Perceval House site in Uxbridge Road, its staff have been preparing for the changes by sorting through the offices. As one old cupboard was being cleared out, an interesting piece of local history was uncovered. One of the tasks of the council’s communications team is to monitor media […]
Christmas changes to rubbish and recycling collection days
Ealing Council is reminding residents that collection days for recycling and rubbish will change over the Christmas period. Refuse and recycling collections will change from Christmas Day and return to normal service on Monday, 15 January. Usual collection day […]
Dreaming of a green Christmas
The festive season can often be an indulgent time for all – whether it is splashing the cash on gifts for friends and family or enjoying extra food and treats. It is also a time where we produce extra household waste – so local residents are encouraged to do their bit for the environment and […]