Working together to make West Ealing a better place for residents, businesses and visitors.
Join us on Saturday in Melbourne Ave with:
Monday saw the start of the month long work to implement the West Ealing CPZ. The first white lines were marked out in Coldershaw Road. However, there is some concern that local traders may lose out because the plans include switching some 19 stop and shop bays along Coldershaw Rd, Canberra Rd and Leeland Terrace to shared use. The stop and shop bays will be confined to Leeland Rd and the car parking behind and beside the library. On the face of it this seems to mean fewer short-term bays (usually 30 minutes) for people coming to shop in West Ealing as these 19 bays could be used by long and short stay visitors as well as permit holders. Will this change from stop and shop to shared use affect local businesses? Will shoppers not bother trying to park in West Ealing and take their trade elsewhere?
23rd November
Worth taking a look at this local internet tv interview about the legality and impact on businesses of the West Ealing CPZ
The Hindu Temple in Chapel Road ( Shri Kanaga Thurkkai Amman) has submitted an application to Ealing Council to construct a permanent building to replace the existing marquee on its site. The new building would have a basement, ground and first floor and one of its functions would be as a meditation hall. The temple is well known locally for its hugely popular and colourful annual Chariot Festival each August.
What is of concern to some local residents is the impact on parking and congestion in what is already a highly congested area. Chapel Road is a very narrow street and is frequently heavily parked up with worshippers at this busy temple.
If you live nearby do please take a look at the Council’s website for more information about these plans. Hopefully this link will take you to the planning search page and the reference number is 177615FUL. The Ealing Dean Residents’ Association is opposing these plans.
Following local residents’ concerns about the problems caused by all the pigeons on this patch of grass, the Council has put forward an initial plan for redesigning this grass area on the corner of Melbourne Ave and Leeland Terrace. It’s worth knowing that part of the design will be to include permanent notices asking people not to feed the pigeons.
They are looking for feedback from residents so your comments are welcome. My initial reaction is that there is too much open space and it needs more plants but others may think differently. You can email your comments to us at westealingneighbours@gmail.com or leave them here.
Barely a couple of miles away from West Ealing, Watermans Arts Centre has occupied its riverfront site in Brentford for over 30-years. It is now looking to re-locate and make a step change in what it’s able to offer and create an artistic and social hub for West London. To achieve this ambition it needs to raise £6 million – no small task. It needs our help in supporting their efforts. Their press release says:
‘If you would like to see a world-class artistic programme, a community hub like no other in West London and an independently run social enterprise investing back into the community, please join our campaign for a World Class Watermans and share your support and comments.
Please write to us or post on social media stating your support or point of view:
Email us at WorldClass@watermans.org.uk
Post on social media using the hashtag #WorldClassWatermans @WatermansArts ‘
You can read the full release via this link
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The Solace Centre is Ealing’s only drop-in centre for people who have experienced mental ill health. It is now in purpose built premises in Bowman’s Close. It is well worth knowing this facility exists and all credit to its users, the Council and others who decided to re-build it rather than close it.
Saturday 9th September 1-9pm in Dean Gardens
Music line-up
13:00 Ealing Rock Choir
13:30 Chasing Deer: an exciting and energetic three piece with a fun pop/rock band style. Think Beatles, Bowie and Lumineers. They perform a mix of original material and classic cover songs
14:15 Mariachi Las Adelitas: Mariachi musicians will stroll around Dean Gardens to entertain while the next band sets up on stage
14:30 James Knight Trio: Led by saxophonist James who has played alongside Kylie Minoque, Kirsty Macoll and many more, this trio play quality funk.
15:15 Mariachi Las Adelitas: as above
15:30 TJ Johnson and The Preachers: Expect a blistering set influenced by Chicago Blues, Johnny Guitar Watson style Funk and Hendrix style RnB.
16:30 Mariachi Las Adelitas: as above
16:45 Born of the Sun: Heavy Blues Rockers and the children of the generation that witnessed the birth of the British Blues Explosion at the Ealing Club in the 60s. Musically educated on their parents STONES & WHO records, the Ealing born power trio unleash gutsy sonic flare, fused with lyrical tales of lands of rising suns
17:30 Mariachi Las Adelitas: as above
17:45 Scarlet Kite: An acoustic band big on folk and blues. They bring strong harmonies interwoven with an uplifting, melodic wall of sound. They produce punchy guitar rhythms, fine finger-picking, solid piano bases, a soaring fiddle and an ethereal flute, packing masses of spell-binding atmosphere.
18:15 King Buster Blues Band: Described as the hypotenuse of blues, King Buster play their melodic catchy songs around a blues format with two drummers, lap steel, harmonica and guitars to soothe the soul then get you on the dance floor.
19:00 DJ set
19:15 Namvula Rennie: Her Scottish & Zambian Roots have helped inspire her song writing, tracks that combine African and Jazz influences are propelled to audiences with accomplished musicians
20:00 Ramon Goose: An English guitarist, singer and producer known for his work with the West African Blues Project.
21:00 End
Full details of the SoundBite Festival are here
West Ealing Centre Neighbourghood Forum (WECNF) has launched a petition to save the old Woolworths art deco facade from demolition as part of a planned redevelopment of the site by A2Dominion housing asociation. WECNF has produced a spatial plan for the centre of West Ealing which includes a list of key heritage buildings/features it wishes to see preserved. The Woolworths facade is on this list.
You can read more about this story on this blog
You can sign their petition via their website.
I’m sure you all know this little piece of green on the corner by Sainsbury’s. It is home to dozens of pigeons, frequently covered in bits of bread and, sometimes, black bags of dumped rubbish. It seems such a shame that it’s become an eyesore. What can we do to make it look better? If we can come up with some ideas WEN can put them to the Council and talk to them about these ideas.
I’ve heard a few ideas suggested such as cycle racks, artwork/sculpture and flowers, herbs and shrubs (that can withstand the pigeons). I’m sure there are lots of other possibilities. Could you please spare just a few minutes to give us your ideas and comments so we can put these to the council. I can’t guarantee what the Council will decide but I’m confident we can put some really good ideas to them.
Pease email your ideas to us at westealingneighbours@gmail.com
Many thanks for your help.
Local housing association A2Dominion revealed its plans for the old Woolworths site in West Ealing at a public exhibition last Saturday. Key points in their plans include:
A2Dominion is already developing the nearby Green Man Lanes Estate and the next door site, the old BHS building, is awaiting development with up to 135 homes.
A2Dominion want to hear your views on their plans. The detailed plans and how to have your say are on their website. February 2020 – this website no longer works.