West Ealing Neighbours Blog

There are plans to demolish the existing parade on the corner of Mattock Lane and Churchfield Road (excluding the pharmacy) and replace it with new, modern shops and five flats on two floors above. To learn more about the plans and ask questions there is a webinar on Wednesday 15th June at 6.30pm. See below…

Yes, the rumours of Lidl repalcing Wilko are true but not for some time yet. Wilko rents its site from Lidl and eventually Lidl will redevelop the site and take over the ground floor. However, none of this is happening soon as Wilko has another 2-3 years on its lease. Let’s hope that when it…

After false starts and setbacks TfL has announced that Crossrail – the Elizabeth Line – will open in full on Tuesday May 24th.

Thanks to one of our WEN Facebook page posters for finding out that the bookswap shelves that were in the old ticket office will be getting new shelves and will return in the brand new station. I can’t remember how many years ago Chris Gilson persuaded the staff at West Ealing station to host the…

WEN received this press release from the group campaigning to make Warren Farm a nature reserve: 30 March 2022 In one of its last announcements before the local elections, Ealing Council launched a public consultation on the future of Warren Farm. Leader Peter Mason released a video in which he confirmed the council’s ambition to…

Local art charity Artification’s vision is to connect people and places through art. The Creative Connections project is an artwork opportunity coordinated by Artification and funded by Clarion Futures West Ealing Grants Programme & plans to: 1. Create iconic public art in West Ealing 2. Celebratory Art Fest to involve local residents & community groups…

Following the closure of the east bound platform at West Ealing due to safety fears over nearby demolition, Ealing Council has stopped all work on the site of the tower block next to the station. It seems no construction management plans have been submitted to the Council by the developers, Southern Grove. These plans were…

No trains are stopping at West Ealing for the time being due to safety concerns about the demolition work taking place in preparation for Southern Grove’s 20 plus storey tower block next to the station. I don’t remember hearing any mention of this level of disruption in any documents about Southern Grove’s plans. There’s also…