Fighting inequality

28 Mar 2018

Out on the streets to help the Ealing homeless

“We go out at night and in the early mornings, looking for people,” says one of the outreach workers on the borough’s streets providing …

15 Mar 2018

Cyberbullying blocked in schools project success

A new project that aims to help local students stay safe online has seen positive results with a 48% reduction in cyberbullying in its first year. CyberMentorPLUS is a programme being run at Greenford High School that has …

5 Mar 2018

Could you be the governor?

School governors play an active role in school life and in helping pupils to fulfil their potential. Interested in getting involved? Ealing Council is …

20 Feb 2018

Great British Spring Clean back in the borough for another year

The Great British Spring Clean (GBSC) is back for another year and events are taking place across Ealing to help residents get involved in …

9 Feb 2018

‘I can still live independently’

“I would have died if my social worker hadn’t found me the last time,” said Francis O’Reilly*, who lived alone until a year ago …

21 Dec 2017

Don’t fear as winter is here

Residents who may be concerned about energy bills, are encouraged to seek support and advice from Healthy Homes Ealing (HHE). The Ealing Council programme …

6 Dec 2017

The hut and forest school at the heart of a community

A recent celebration at a scout hut may have gone unnoticed by people outside of one part of Acton, but it marked a significant …

23 Nov 2017

‘Fostering is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference’

Foster carers can make a genuine difference to children’s lives. Could you be one? Pete and Nicky Cornford started fostering this September. The Hanwell …

22 Nov 2017

How living shared lives could work for you

Sharon and Fiona have shared their lives for two years, through a council scheme that places adults with local families. Fiona comes to stay …

20 Nov 2017

How local people have become champions for Northolt

Local volunteers are helping to shape Northolt’s future…from a base inside the town’s library. We spoke to two of these ‘champions’ to find out more. …