August 2026 FREE school uniforms in Acton Acton residents can save money and reduce waste through a series of events for free school uniform in August. Pick up to up to 4 school uniform items per child for free.From Monday 17th August to Saturday 29th August 2026, families can get good quality free school uniform. It…
5th Anniversary October 2026 Acton’s only independent, community-run cinema is turning five! To celebrate, ActOne has planned an anniversary program including special screenings and guests, live music, and a workshop (stay tuned for more!) HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED AND SUPPORT ACTONE CINEMA – Donations can be made for a specific event, an item, or…
Before & After: How Your Acton BID is working towards a cleaner Acton This summer, Acton BID has been working hard to tackle fly-tipping, overfilled bins and stained pavements across Acton. We also support BID businesses in areas where their commercial waste is stored, to ensure misuse of these bins is dealt with swiftly. The…
SUMMER IN ACTON Your Acton BID Butterfly Design Competition To celebrate our beautiful butterfly installation, we’re thrilled to launch the 2026 Your Acton BID Butterfly Design Competition, and you’re invited to take part! Anyone can enter children (and grown-ups too)- just select your age group when submitting your entry, Closing date 31st August, 11:59 pm Age…
Voting Closes 21st August 2026 Vote for your winners! Building an unforgettable customer experience is hard work, and we want to showcase our brilliant businesses. This year we’ve added two new categories, ‘Above and Beyond’ and ‘Rising Star’ which are nominated and voted for entirely by you! Above and Beyond Award– This award recognises outstanding…
New business rates relief scheme for the hospitality sector Pubs, clubs, and live music venues across England are set to receive a welcome 20% cut in business rates starting April 2027, offering a much needed boost to the local hospitality sector. Downing Street estimates that the £100m scheme could save a typical pub around £1,100…
The Global Skills Achievement Awards 2026 A celebration of learners, apprentices, employers, and dedicated staff, marking one of their most successful years. Top performers, including our Employer, Apprentice, and Mentor of the Year, alongside standout learners from our Skills Bootcamps and Adult Skills programmes. GS also honoured their exceptional staff, with Aneta (Trainer of the…
South Acton Station New Mosaic Roundel & ReActon Community Mural The ReActon mural on Stirling Road (W3 8DJ) is officially coming to life to promote the circular economy, recycling, and waste reduction across Ealing. Designed by talented University of West London (UWL) students who won a graphic design competition earlier this year, the artwork dynamically…
Book your free corporate collection!Clear clutter, secure your data, and support the West London circular economy. E-waste is one of the UK’s fastest-growing waste streams. AWL tackle this by securely wiping, refurbishing, and rehoming retired business hardware so it doesn’t end up in landfill—delivering social and environmental value as standard. 🔒 Certified Data Sanitisation: All…
MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHERE YOU LIVE Your Voice Your Town Applications close at 11.45 pm on Sunday 21 June. YVYT are looking for passionate local people to join Town Teams across the borough and help create positive change where it matters most. Town Teams are groups of local people in each of the borough’s 7 towns…