Grants to support mental health and wellbeing
Every year, the council sets aside a pot of money for not-for-profit organisations who can bid for grants for community projects and activities that benefit residents. Ealing Council is pleased to announce that it’s small grants programme for 2023-24 is now open for applications. This year, the council is particularly keen to support projects focusing […]
More than a day out
Ealing Council is proposing a new regional park in the borough. The big ambition Councillor Peter Mason, leader of Ealing Council, said: “We know how important green spaces are for our mental and physical wellbeing. So a regional park on our doorstep is an exciting proposition.” The project is still in the early stages of […]
Connecting and improving Northolt’s parks and green spaces
As part of Ealing Council’s plan to make parks and green spaces in the borough better and easier to use for walkers and cyclists, residents are being invited to share their thoughts on proposed improvements at Belvue Park in Northolt. Join Ealing Council and Trees for Cities representatives at an in-person consultation session on Tuesday, 7 […]
A new welcome centre in Greenford
The Ukrainian community came together for a day of networking, arts and training as part of the Homes for Ukraine programme to launch a new Welcome Centre in Greenford. Ealing Council opened the Welcome Centre in Ruislip Road, Greenford, on 24 October. The centre is for residents who have fled conflict and represents Ealing Council’s […]
Honouring local heroes
Local heroes to be honoured through a new Civic Honours scheme. The borough is not short of local heroes. Ealing’s people – our diverse communities, our businesses and entrepreneurs, our volunteers, our sportspeople and our artists make this a fabulous place to live. So, Ealing Council is changing the way that it honours people in […]
Saluting our Sisters: Joy James
Saluting our Sisters is the theme of Black History Month 2023. During the month, we are highlighting 5 local black women finding out more about them and their achievements, and what Black History Month means to them. Joy James is a local author who has written books for young people which highlight black inventors and […]
Self-defence course: boost your confidence
Sign up for a free self-defence and safety course for women and girls. Learn something new, boost your confidence and improve your mental wellbeing. Offering 10 free places, local training academy, Sev Necati Training, in partnership with the Metropolitan Police and Ealing’s Safer Neighbourhood teams, is running a free 7-week course from Saturday, 4 November. […]
Explore Southall’s celebrated ceramics
An exciting programme of events celebrating the borough’s collection of the unique ceramics of the Martin brothers is coming for residents to enjoy. The series of free activities include a virtual reality (VR) exhibition, educational workshops and guided tours, as well as events across Southall and the rest of the borough. Who were the Martin […]
Free park activities this half-term
Looking for something fun, free and maybe a little messy this half-term? Head to Dean Gardens and help plant a new rain garden. As part of the new sustainable drainage system installed earlier this year to reduce the risk of flooding on town centre roads in West Ealing, an attractive new rain garden for local […]
New community centre opens
A new and vibrant community centre has opened in Hanwell, offering modern facilities for residents to come together and enjoy. Ealing Council officials and residents gathered to celebrate the official opening of Copley Community Centre at the end of September. The community centre is part of the council’s regeneration plans for the estate, in partnership […]
Use ‘Your Voice’ to talk about ‘Your Town’
Ealing Council is reaching out across the borough to find out how local people will find it easiest to talk to the council about their towns and neighbourhoods. ‘Your Voice, Your Town’ aims to bring local people into the decisions that are made about the places where they live. The campaign is aimed at making […]
Saluting our Sisters: Jessica Huntley
The theme of Black History Month this year is ‘Saluting our Sisters’ and we’ve been looking back over past and current times to introduce you to black women in the borough who have had a positive impact on our lives. Councillor Jasbir Anand, cabinet member for tackling inequality, said: “Black people have been an integral […]