Cost of living: Spring holiday activities and support
This Easter, the council is offering free fun activities for children and financial help and support to low-income families to help with food, heating and bills. Councillor Kamaljit Nagpal, cabinet member for a fairer start said: “With the rising cost of living, school holidays can be a real challenge for some families on lower incomes. […]
Cost of living: Debt Awareness Week 2023
Money worries and debt are still topics that many find difficult to talk about, and Debt Awareness Week encourages people to talk about their finances and make the most of the support and advice available. The theme this year is: “What is debt advice?” As a result of inflation and the cost of living […]
Fall back in love with your belongings
It’s London Repair Week from 20 to 26 March. The week celebrates everything related to repairing and is designed to give you the confidence to start repairing and mending, and fall back in love with your belongings. Ealing repairs Why don’t you check the events taking place at Ealing Repair Café? Run by volunteers, the […]
The Citizens’ Tribunal host their first public meeting, March 28, 6-8pm
The Citizens’ Tribunal invite you to join them at their first public meeting, which takes place on Tuesday, 28 March between 6pm and -8pm. The meeting will be streamed live, and you will be able to take part in the conversation and put your questions forward to the panel. Taking part in the meeting will […]
New recycling location opens
We’re all aware of those everyday items of household waste that you just don’t quite know what to do with… such as Pringles® tubes, toothbrushes, biscuit and snack wrappers and other product packaging. But now, a new drop-off location for hard-to-recycle items has opened at Northolt Library car park, making it easier and more convenient […]
Cost of living: Help for disabled people
Disabled people often have higher household energy bills than others, using electricity to not just heat homes but also to run equipment needed to remain well and independent. Councillor Josh Blacker, Ealing Council’s cabinet member for healthy lives, said: “For those living with disabilities, household bills were already higher than most before the cost of […]
Tennis courts: Game, set and match for renovation
Ealing Council and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) are jointly renovating seven park venues with tennis courts in the borough. The council is providing £70,000 towards a total £323,772 investment in the project, which aims to make sure high quality facilities are available for local people. Free park tennis Councillor Jasbir Anand, the council’s cabinet […]
Help to improve Southall Square
Earlier this year, Ealing Council secured funding from the Mayor of London’s £2million Growing Back Greener fund to use for improvements to Southall Square. Initial ideas for improvements include planting more trees, space for edible plants, herbs and flowers, creating additional seating, bringing in community activities and even a vibrant street market. The council wants […]
Cost of living: Claiming all you are entitled to
Are you claiming all the help that you are entitled to? Inflation and the current cost of living crisis it has caused means that many households will be noticing a definite increase in the cost of everyday items. We know that is pushing some families who might have been managing before into financial hardship. The […]
Cost of living: The Money Course
If you are concerned about the rising cost of living, and want tips on how to make your money go further, Crosslight Advice will be running a free three-week Money Course at St Mellitus Church in Hanwell. The sessions will run on Friday 10, 17 and 24 March, from 10:30am – 12pm – followed by […]
Lining our streets with more trees
Trees are amazing. And especially ones growing and lining our streets. They have the power to absorb air pollution, cool our pavements during heatwaves and help prevent flooding. They also do an important job of making our borough beautiful, lining our roads with colour when in bloom. And improve our mental health and wellbeing as […]
Business networking and inspiration at Ealing Business Expo 2023
Ealing Council is continuing its sponsorship of the upcoming Ealing Business Expo. The much-loved annual business event is back on 8 March 2023 from 10am to 4pm at Weston Hall, University of West London. The event has a schedule packed with networking, business talks and inspiring discussions. You can also virtually join the pre-Expo networking session on Tuesday, […]