COVID-19 infection pass 1,000 cases per 100,000
In Ealing the COVID-19 infection numbers have gone up again in the last week worryingly passing the 1,000 cases per 100,000 of population mark for the first time, says council leader Julian Bell in his latest video update (above). For the week ending 10 January the rate in our borough is 1,072.5 per 100,000, a […]
Changes to LTNs confirmed by Ealing Council
Ealing Council has confirmed a series of recommendations to improve Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTN)s in the borough following an interim assessment of the trial schemes last month (December 2020). Bollards currently used to prevent through traffic will be replaced with automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras as a means of enforcing the trial schemes and an […]
National census 2021 – be part of history
This year will see a once-in-a-decade event, as the national census comes to your door. The questions it will ask you are simple, but they will help to inform decisions on the services our local area – and the country – needs. The census takes place every 10 years. The last was carried out in […]
Catch up on budget Q&A Zoom sessions
Councillor Bassam Mahfouz, cabinet lead for finance and leisure, led three Zoom sessions on the Ealing Council’s budget challenges before Christmas. The sessions are now available to view on the council’s YouTube channel. In the recordings, Councillor Mahfouz gives a presentation on the council’s financial position, the challenges we have ahead and asks those attending […]
An alarming increase in COVID-19 case numbers
This week in the light of the government’s decision to reintroduce a lockdown across the country from 4 January and the highly alarming increase in COVID-19 case numbers that we are seeing both in Ealing and across the capital, I have spoken with and written to faith leaders about what more we can all do […]
Local businesses must follow COVID-19 rules
Local businesses are being reminded to follow the government’s COVID-19 rules at all times as we all try to help stop the spread of the virus, protect vulnerable people in our communities and support the NHS. Ealing Council enforcement officers and COVID-19 stewards are working with the police to visit businesses in the borough to […]
National lockdown now in place in Ealing
The government has announced an immediate national lockdown to control the spread of COVID-19, with rates rising across London and the UK. From 12.01am on Wednesday (6 January), the national lockdown comes into law. Residents are advised to follow the lockdown guidance immediately, meaning that you should stay at home and only leave home for […]
Free COVID-19 test for residents without symptoms
Residents can now get a free coronavirus test in Ealing, even if they do not have COVID-19 symptoms. One in three people with COVID-19 do not display any symptoms. This shows the importance of a test to make sure that you are not carrying the virus that could be passed on to other people including […]
Businesses face new restrictions in lockdown
As part of national lockdown requirements that come into effect from 12.01am on Wednesday (6 January), certain businesses must close or severely restrict their activities as part of efforts to limit contacts between people to reduce the spread of coronavirus. The following businesses and venues may remain open providing they follow COVID-secure guidelines to protect […]
Delayed return for schools this new year
This year has been hard for everyone and huge sacrifices have been made by us all. I want to say thank you for the effort residents have made in coming together to support each other and for following public health guidance. This is something we will need to continue to do over the coming weeks […]
Local business finds a unique way to support other local businesses
A local dance academy in Ealing, has found their own unique way of supporting other businesses in the run up to Christmas. Being aware of the impact of COVID-19 on many businesses, Aretha Marques, artistic director of SA Dance wanted to do something to help. Aretha came up with the idea of 12 Days of […]
‘New chapter for us all’ as vaccine is given
The NHS started to deliver the COVID-19 vaccine in Ealing last Friday (including the first patient), in line with the government’s priority list of who will get it first. Some of those among the first 900 people to receive the vaccine in Ealing were care workers, doctors, and nurses, who have been on the front line tackling the virus since March. Romesh Bhatt […]