shopping

12 Nov 2020

Staying local benefits small businesses

“Because people don’t want to go anywhere, they don’t want to travel into town, they want to stay local…this is our moment, I think,” …

2 Sep 2020

Safe shopping for saris as Southall bounces back

The coronavirus crisis has given local businesses huge challenges to overcome. But, although some things have changed, shopping is returning to high streets – …

23 Jul 2020

Face coverings needed in shops

From Friday (24 July) people are required to wear a face covering in supermarkets and shops, in addition to when traveling on public transport. …

3 Jul 2020

Remain vigilant as rules are relaxed and places reopen

From Saturday (4 July), more businesses such as pubs, restaurants, and hairdressers will be able to reopen, providing they keep to COVID-19 secure guidelines. …

12 Jun 2020

Time to review our public realm to reflect diversity

So, following the Black Lives Matter protests that we’ve seen over the last week or so, and the mayor’s decision to hold a review …

12 Jun 2020

Shopping safely when out and about as stores reopen

As high streets and shops begin to reopen from Monday (15 June), residents are being reminded to continue to ‘stay alert to stay safe’ …

8 Jun 2020

Wider pavements for shoppers

From Monday, 8 June, King Street in Southall partially became one-way (southbound). This allows for wider pavements in the area, to help residents keep …

5 Jun 2020

Preparations start to open high streets safely

Following the government’s announcement that non-essential shops can potentially reopen from 15 June, Ealing Council is working to ensure that measures are in place …

29 May 2020

Lockdown eased but we must avoid second wave

So, the Prime Minister has made a further announcement about the rules and the release from lockdown and now people can gather in public, …

24 Apr 2020

An exercise in doing good

Ealing’s local GoodGym volunteers have been running, walking and cycling to carry out good deeds for local isolated and vulnerable people during COVID-19. And …