Have you noticed that Acton has been blooming lately? We have installed188 flower baskets throughout The Hight street, The Vale and Churchfield Road, to help beautify and bring colour into the area. We have also revamped 6 of the wooden planters along The High Street, too! It is all part of our BID to make…
Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes (LTNs) were introduced in areas in Ealing where through-traffic was, or potentially could become, a problem for residents. Measures were put in place to minimise heavy vehicles and traffic using the area as a through-road and to promote walking and cycling. As the LTN trial period is coming to an end in mid-August,…
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement, it has now been confirmed that we will move into Step 4 of the Roadmap next Monday, 19 July. At Step 4, the Government will remove outstanding legal restrictions on social contact, life events, and open the remaining closed settings. The Government will instead enable people and businesses to make informed decisions about…
Low traffic neighbourhood schemes (LTNs) have aroused strong local feelings. In recognition of this, and in advance of the trial period coming to an end in mid-August, the council is launching a ‘CPZ-style’ consultation giving local people and businesses a final say on whether they are made permanent or not. The consultation will begin from…
Love Ealing, Love Local toolkit The ‘Love Ealing, Love Local’ campaign is about celebrating Ealing’s high streets and local businesses. We are encouraging people to continue to show their support for local businesses including shops, eateries, hairdressers and other great businesses that shape our high streets. This in turn supports the local economy, local jobs, and…
Young artists are being invited to take part in a competition to share a positive environmental message to people in the borough. Greener Ealing Ltd, Ealing Council’s refuse, recycling and grounds maintenance contractor, is launching the competition to school pupils in the borough. Entrants must draw, colour or paint a design that will remind residents…
The London Business Hub is promoting an event that helps businesses navigate the new terrain of trading between the UK and the EU. This online event has VAT Director Jason Croke helping attendees understand the new rules and regulations that are being introduced from July 2021 onwards – and will include a Q&A session for you to raise any…
On 14 June the Prime Minister announced a delay on the removal of all restrictions by four weeks until 19 July – although a review will take place in two weeks. What has changed? However, a few restrictions are being lifted: The number of guests at a wedding will no longer be limited to 30,…
Electric scooters will be available to rent in Ealing Borough and will be part of a year-long trial which starts on June 7. The trial is part of an attempt to encourage sustainable, active forms of transport and prevent a car-led recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. In Acton, you will be able to rent you…
Public Health England has found a COVID-19 variant of concern first identified in India in some parts of Ealing. The council is making COVID-19 testing and vaccination as accessible as possible to all residents and workers in the borough over a four-week intensified period of activity. Residents are being asked to take part in extra testing to…