Shaping the future for creative businesses
“It has given me new opportunities, and the right support and tools to push my business forward,” said Hanaa Hazra Bawamia, an illustrator. In just a few years, the Acton and Park Royal Creative Enterprise Zone (CEZ) – a partnership between the council and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) – has […]
Contamination warning for travellers buying spices abroad
Holidaymakers are being urged to take extra care when buying spices abroad this festive season, after a recent case of lead poisoning has raised health concerns. The warning comes after a resident was taken ill and found to have high levels of lead in their blood. An investigation by Ealing Council and the UK Health […]
New learning zone: your skills, your future
A new one-stop-shop for training, skills, and community learning opportunities is now open in Perivale. Based at Perivale Children’s Centre in Federal Road, the Perivale learning zone welcomed its first visitors at its opening on 9 December with free activities such as yoga for wellbeing, paediatric first aid, and using artificial intelligence in everyday life. Residents […]
Have a green Christmas: recycle your tree
Thinking about buying your Christmas tree? It can be a lot of fun putting it up and decorating it, but less so when it comes to saying goodbye to it. Save yourself the stress and recycle it once the decorations are down. Between Monday 5 January and Friday 23 January 2026, you can leave your […]
Poetry on the high streets
Barbers, baristas and other businesses in the borough have helped create and inspire new artwork designed to brighten up some of our local high streets. Poetry High Streets, a project led by Ealing Council and supported by the government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, celebrates community spirit through colourful and creative artwork. A trio of artists and […]
Celebrating excellence in construction
The borough’s top construction employers, developers and outstanding staff were celebrated at a special awards ceremony. The Ealing Construction Awards showcased the achievements of the industry across the borough, recognising its role in creating good jobs and commitment to quality, community, and opportunity. Councillor Kamaljit Nagpal, Ealing Council’s cabinet member for decent living incomes, joined […]
Making space for start-ups
The small businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs which between them account for 99% of the borough’s economy are facing increasing rents. Some are being forced to leave or shut down. That is one of the reasons why Ealing Council has published a new affordable workspace delivery plan. It describes how the council will help create more […]
Restaurant fined after booze bust
The director of a restaurant, and the company which owns it, have been fined thousands of pounds for illegally serving alcohol. Despite several warnings from Ealing Council officers, Caribbean Vybez Limited, trading as Caribbean Vybez, in Uxbridge Road, West Ealing, continued to serve alcohol to customers despite not having a licence. On 14 October 2025, […]
Stay warm and breathe easy this winter
With the colder nights upon us, you might be thinking about cosying up by a fire, but do you know much about the effects of wood burning? Wood burners in the home are a big cause of particulate matter pollution – tiny particles suspended in the air – totalling 15% of the capital’s particulate air […]
Swap, save, and spook sustainably this Halloween
Autumn is in the air, which means Halloween is just around the corner. This year, you can save money and help the planet at ReActon’s Halloween costume swap event. Come along to the ReActon hub in Stirling Road, Acton, on Saturday 25 October from 11am to 2pm and find some fabulously frightsome costumes for the […]
Learning that transforms lives
Learning something new can help to boost confidence and offer opportunities. That’s what happened for Amália Laiseca, who completed a languages course with Ealing Council’s adult learning team. Amália took a functional skills English level 1 course with Learn Ealing and found the experience ‘incredibly rewarding’. Amália’s story Amália told us: “What I enjoyed most […]
New learning zone in the borough
A new space where residents can boost their digital skills, get employment support, and explore new learning opportunities is set to open next week. There will be a host of activities to celebrate Ealing Council’s fifth learning zone on Friday 3 October, from 10:30am to 1:30pm in West Ealing Community Library. Join us The event has been organised […]