Active travel aids the planet
To combat climate crisis we must slash the amount of harmful emissions released into the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels. By cutting the number of shorter journeys made by car right here in Ealing we can make a difference. That is why Ealing Council is ramping up its expansion of active travel schemes to help […]
Become an HGV driver
The council’s employment, learning and skills team has teamed up with Greener Ealing limited (GEL), the borough’s waste and recycling contractor, to help train Ealing residents to become HGV drivers and secure well-paid employment. GEL has designed an HGV driver training programme, to be delivered by Ealing Council’s adult learning between 13 September and 11 […]
Celebrating National Allotment Week
It is National Allotment Week (9-15 August) which means it is a great time to celebrate the people dedicating their time to growing local produce for the benefit of healthier living, the environment, and our communities. Award winning photographer and Ealing resident Gill Shaw has launched an exhibition to showcase members of the community involved […]
Biodiversity Action Plan on its way
Our biodiversity is something worth fighting for – which is why Ealing Council is launching an ambitious action plan (BAP) to safeguard the borough’s nature long into the future. From creating wildflower meadows, to planting trees, building bird and bat boxes, and even supporting the reintroduction of the locally extinct harvest mouse, the BAP sets […]
Last chance to have your say on the future of rented property
There is not long to go now in Ealing Council’s consultation about extending rented property licensing in Ealing. You have until the end of the day on Monday, 16 August to share your views on the council’s plans. Since 2017, many privately rented homes in Ealing have needed a licence to be let. Licensing has […]
Wellbeing through water
Ealing Council is participating in an environmental, sustainability and wellbeing project in partnership with the Canal River Trust (CRT), a charity working to transform canals and rivers in England and Wales into spaces where local communities want to spend time and feel better. During the week from 16 to 20 August 2021, council staff who […]
Construction career with HS2
Meet an outstanding female apprentice and find out more about the thousands of opportunities available at High Speed Rail (HS2). HS2 is Britain’s new high-speed railway under construction. The project will support the creation of more than 30,000 jobs, including 2,000 apprenticeships. Meet Julia Julia, from Ealing, is a civil engineering apprentice. Just a year […]
Young people are getting their vaccine in Ealing
The majority of young people (18 – 29 year-olds) in Ealing have had their vaccine. Young people are continuing to get their vaccine by walking up to local pharmacies or CP House, so that they can protect themselves against COVID-19. The best way of staying safe against COVID-19 is to get vaccinated and to continue […]
Successful prosecutions on underage sales
Ealing’s trading standards recently achieved two successful prosecutions on underage sales of knives and tobacco to children. The team continuously work to safeguard consumers and protect local businesses. As part of their actions to ensure businesses are compliant, they carry out test purchase operations with underage test purchasers. All businesses are aware that test purchases […]
Growing a better future for the borough
The way our food is grown, sold and delivered has become more important than ever as we look to combat the climate crisis. Intensive farming methods, alongside the production and delivery of food on global and national scales threatens our environment, biodiversity, and ecosystems. Crucially, these methods also contribute to the outpouring of harmful emissions […]
Odours in Southall: New officer appointed
Following ongoing concerns about odours in Southall raised by local residents, the council has appointed an environmental protection officer who will be on the spot to respond when concerns are reported. The officer will be based in Southall and will respond to odour complaints during core hours (8am-4pm, Monday-Friday). Further recruitment is ongoing to allow […]
Remembering the Ealing Riots
It was a decade ago this week, that violent unrest and riots took place in Ealing and across the UK. Ealing, and in particular Ealing Broadway, was targeted for looting, violence and unrest, resulting in huge losses and damage to our high streets between 6-11 August 2011. At that time the community, both businesses and […]