Second national lockdown showing fall in cases
The good news is that the sacrifice of the second national lockdown is bringing forth fruit, showing a continued fall in cases in Ealing and right across London, including the north east of London, says council leader Julian Bell in his latest video (above). So, for the week up to 29 November, the infection rate […]
New arts revolution for young people
Thanks to a new partnership, young people in Ealing will have more opportunities to participate in arts and cultural activities, or create their own. Ealing Council has been awarded £50,000 to develop a Local Cultural Education Partnership (LCEP) in the borough. This will provide children and young people aged up to 25 with increased access […]
LTN enforcement measures to begin
Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) enforcement measures are set to begin from Monday (7 December), Ealing Council has confirmed. With data showing the majority of contraventions to date coming from vehicles registered outside the borough, the council is moving to ensure that the borough’s LTNs continue to be successful in minimising non-local traffic using quieter residential […]
Leisure centres reopen
Leisure centres in Ealing have reopened following changes in COVID-19 restrictions in London. Everyone Active centres in Ealing managed by sports and leisure operator Everyone Active in partnership with Ealing Council, have reopened their doors today following a month’s closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. The government has confirmed all leisure centres across all tiers […]
Consultation on the Mattock Lane Safe Zone
A consultation is currently under way on whether or not the Mattock Lane Safe Zone public spaces protection order (PSPO) should be extended beyond April 2021. The current PSPO, due to expire in April 2021, was made following concerns about the activities of pro-life and pro-choice protest groups outside the clinic. Like other PSPOs in […]
COVID-19 breaches force venues to close
Two neighbouring local businesses have had to close their doors for three months following numerous COVID-19 regulation breaches. The licenses for Milan Palace and Tudor Rose in Southall were suspended on Monday, 16 November. In September and October, both venues hosted weddings and other events which breached regulations to keep Londoners safe. In addition to […]
Lockdown lifting and new restrictions
In his latest video message (above), council leader Julian Bell discusses the lockdown lifting restrictions, the London move to tier 2 and the council decision to rename a road in Southall. He also pays tribute to two former councillors who have passed away. I want to begin by paying tribute to two former Ealing councillors […]
New tier level from 2 December
The government has announced a move to tier 2 COVID restrictions next week. The current national restrictions will be lifted on 2 December, with England returning to a regional tiered approach. London will be moving to the high alert level (tier 2) meaning that, from Wednesday, 2 December: Residents cannot socialise indoors with anyone they […]
LTN enforcement to begin
Ealing Council is set to start full enforcement of trial Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) measures from Monday 7 December 2020, it has been confirmed. With data showing the majority of contraventions to date coming from vehicles registered outside the borough, the council is moving to ensure that the borough’s LTNs continue to be successful in […]
Renaming Southall road after Guru Nanak
Ealing Council has announced the renaming of part of Havelock Road in Southall to Guru Nanak Road. Following the decision by cabinet on 14 July to celebrate and commemorate the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak, it has been decided to make an order to rename part of Havelock Road. The part of the road to […]
Lockdown 2.0 business grants
Business grants are available during the current national lockdown 5 November – 2 December 2020. Local restrictions support grant Businesses in Ealing that are ratepayers and had to close their doors because of the second lockdown restrictions can apply for the local restrictions support grant. This includes non-essential retail, leisure, personal care, sports facilities and […]
Avoiding the ‘cliff edge’ for rough sleepers
“The impact of homelessness on our community is really quite immense”, according to Father Gerard Mitchell. As someone who works every day to support rough sleepers in Southall, he is concerned that the benefits gained from placing them in safe, secure accommodation during the pandemic are about to be thrown away, sending them over a […]