Last week (Thursday 16 October), residents from across the borough came together to discuss hate crime and the impact it has on our communities. 

The event, called Stand Together Against Hate, was held at Perceval House in central Ealing as part of National Hate Crime Awareness Week (11 to 18 October).  

It gave residents, community groups and faith leaders a chance to talk about what more can be done to tackle hate crime in our 7 towns. 

Ealing Council is creating a new hate crime strategy. The council wants to hear from you. If you live, work or study in the borough, you can help shape how hate crime is tackled locally. 

At the event, people joined small group discussions. They talked about what matters most, what’s missing and how the council and its partners can do better. 

You can now take part in the consultation online. There’s a short survey where you can share your experiences and ideas. 

‘Your voice matters’ 

Council leader Peter Mason said: “We want our borough to be a place where everyone feels safe, respected and heard. That means listening to you and acting on what you tell us. This is part of our commitment to build a fairer and more inclusive borough.” 

Councillor Jasbir Anand, the council’s cabinet member for tackling crime and anti-social behaviour, said: “We know hate crime affects people in different ways. We want to make sure our response reflects that. Please take part in the consultation. Your voice matters.” 

For more information about the consultation, please visit the council’s website.