Leader’s Notes

11 Jan 2024

Homes at the heart of our plans

In my first leader’s notes of 2024, I would like to wish everyone a very happy, safe, and prosperous new year. I hope you …

19 Dec 2023

‘A time for reflection’

With the last days on the 2023 calendar being gradually ticked off, it’s a time of year that tends to lend itself to reflection. …

4 Dec 2023

‘Cultural life in the borough is vibrant’

As well as being about friends and family coming together and enjoying each other’s company, the festive season always feels to me like a …

23 Nov 2023

Take over at the council

Last Friday (17 November) young people experiencing care in Ealing were invited to ‘take over’ the council, and we took that very seriously, so …

9 Nov 2023

‘Our shared and collective home’

Ealing is our shared and collective home, and we are proud that it is made up of communities so diverse that we have come …

25 Oct 2023

A new cinema for Ealing – and culture bid

Last week, I was delighted to join the opening of the new Picturehouse Cinema at Filmworks in central Ealing. Fifteen years after the Empire …

13 Oct 2023

Saluting our sisters and celebrating local heroes

Black History Month, which falls in October, gives us a chance to celebrate the contributions of our black neighbours, friends, family and colleagues to …

28 Sep 2023

Time to reflect backwards and look forwards

Having celebrated Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish new year) last weekend, on Sunday after watching the Ealing Half Marathon, I observed Yom Kippur. A little …

30 Aug 2023

Tackling barriers to employment

Helping those who face barriers to employment is a key commitment writes Councillor Louise Brett, cabinet member for decent living incomes. For many …