ANPR cameras ready to catch fly-tippers
Ealing Council is introducing new automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) camera technology as part of its enforcement against irresponsible and illegal fly-tipping in the borough. The council has successfully negotiated a new deal with its contractors Kingdom to supply the cameras, at no extra cost to residents. They use ‘AI’ CCTV technology, designed specifically to tackle people […]
What is your favourite park for a spring stroll?
Spring is finally here and over the next few weeks, people up and down the borough will be heading to their local park to enjoy what will hopefully be a spell of warm and sunny weather. There are dozens of beautiful parks and green spaces to choose from, whether you want to go for a […]
Food partnership to tackle climate crisis
The way our food is grown, sold and delivered has become more important than ever as we look to combat the climate crisis. This is why the council is launching a partnership with residents, communities, volunteers and businesses to support food growing, locally sourced produce and the reduction of food miles. Sadly, the way much […]
Drive change through ‘Visions for Northolt’
People who live in, work in or have connections to Northolt are being invited to have their say in an exciting regeneration project called ‘Visions for Northolt’. In October 2021 the council, together with Transport for London (TfL), was successful in securing £7.2 million which will be used to address some of the issues local […]
Ealing Council to appoint new chief executive
Ealing Council has selected Tony Clements as its new chief executive. Full council will be asked to approve the appointment when it meets on Tuesday, 19 April and, if the decision is approved, he will officially take up the post in the summer. Mr Clements’s appointment comes after a rigorous appointment process and he will […]
‘Can I keep a tiger cub in my garden?’
For Shane Elliott, it is never a dull moment when you are the council’s animal licensing officer. The 28-year-old regularly inspects businesses related to pets. The Ealing resident joined the council as an apprentice in 2015 and since then, has progressed steadily through the ranks in its trading standards and licensing compliance team. “I love […]
Perceval House car park to close temporarily for election
Perceval House car park is to close temporarily for the local council elections on Thursday, 5 May. The car park behind Perceval House will close temporarily from Sunday, 24 April until Thursday, 12 May inclusive so it can be transformed into the count centre for the elections, which will elect councillors and decide who will […]
Warning issued as ‘Zamzam’ Holy water found in Ealing could be fake
Ealing Council’s trading standards officers are advising the public not to buy water labelled as ‘Zamzam water’ because it could be fake and may pose a risk to health if consumed. The warning has been issued on the eve of the Ramadan festival, after council officers received a tip-off that an importer based in Ealing […]
Perivale resident gets new lease of life, thanks to Ealing’s adaptations service
“I can now do things on my own that were impossible to do before,” said Perivale resident Gren Garrett, thanking Ealing Council’s adaptations service for modifying his home to help him cope with his illness. The 73-year-old suffers with mobility problems, which stem from Parkinson’s disease, and had experienced difficulties in using the bathroom in […]
Easter activities for you
If you find yourself having a bit of spare time over the Easter holidays, Learn Ealing is delivering exciting workshops. Join any of the below Easter activities that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. Why not improve your English speaking, listening and communication or enjoy making delicious cake pops or lemon drizzle […]
Work begins on 125 new homes in Southall
Work is underway to build 125 new genuinely affordable homes on the site of a former car park in Southall. The homes are being delivered by Ealing Council and Broadway Living, its wholly-owned housing company, in partnership with its developer partner, Mackenzie Homes. The development is a mixture of one, two and three bedroom apartments that […]
Your chance to shape the future of Warren Farm
Councillor Peter Mason, leader of Ealing Council visited Warren Farm this week (21 March) to discuss the future of the much-loved open space and how local people are being given a say in its future. Councillor Mason said: “Back in May 2021, I met with local people from the Warren Farm Nature Reserve Campaign, and […]