Leader’s Notes

4 Jun 2019

Survey is a useful and encouraging barometer

I am very grateful to everyone who took part in the recent residents’ surveycarried out independently on the council’s behalf. It was encouraging to …

1 Apr 2019

Making ends meet: Why council tax has increased

After nine years of ongoing cuts many councils are on the brink of bankruptcy and austerity is far from over. This same period has …

22 Mar 2019

Help for other EU residents during Brexit uncertainty

It’s clearly a time of great uncertainty. Nobody knows amongst the chaos that is currently in Parliament and in government what is going to …

1 Feb 2019

Foodbanks, Brexit and more

I have seen how foodbanks have become the hub of some people’s lives as they struggle to make ends meet and put food on …

24 Dec 2018

Christmas message 2018

I’d like to, on behalf of Ealing Council, wish everyone a very happy Christmas. Christmas is a wonderful time for families, for enjoying each …

5 Dec 2018

Public services must be delivered in a new way

Government cuts and a huge increase in demand for social care mean the way public services are delivered must change in Ealing. Rather than …

9 Oct 2018

Remembering the fallen of the First World War

Three of my relatives fought and died on the western front in the First World War. It is commonly used as a touchstone for …

10 Sep 2018

Active choices can improve quality of our air – and our health

You may have read on this website or in the September edition of Around Ealing magazine about various ways in which the council and …

24 Aug 2018

Brexit in Ealing: Why we need a People’s Vote

Chaos is engulfing the Brexit negotiating process and, if you believe reports, the prospects of a ‘no-deal’ outcome are seemingly increasing by the day. …