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Seaford Road residents take up the challenge
One of West Ealing’s neglected green spaces is on course for a revival. The overgrown patch of land on Leeland Terrace by the corner with Seaford Road was cleared this morning (see main image) by a group of local residents as the first step in bringing it back to life. This is one of three…
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Most LTNs set to be scrapped
Following the results of a consultation about the Low Traffic Neighbourhoods which showed strong opposition to most LTNs, a report recommends that most are scrapped. LTN21 for the south West Ealing area was scrapped a while back when Swyncombe Avenue was closed for road works. Now LTN20 which covers the area in West Ealing north…
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Manor Road tower and Gurnell plans update
Ealing Matters’ latest newsletter has an useful update on the developer’s appeal against the Council’s decision to refuse their application for a tall tower in Manor Road next to West Ealing station. Planning application for 51-56 Manor Road and 53-55 Drayton Green Road (corner site next to West Ealing Station (202231FUL) The appeal against Planning…
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Annual Allotment Show at St Thomas’ Boston Road Saturday 11th September – includes classes for everyone
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St John’s Covid vaccination centre in Mattock Lane – 40,000 reasons to celebrate
On Saturday afternoon I was privileged to be at St John’s Church in Mattock Lane to join many of the 110 volunteers who have helped deliver over 40,000 Covid vaccinations in the past seven months. Their job is not yet finished but it was a well-deserved moment for them to celebrate their achievements so far.…
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Consultation results show strong opposition to LTNs
Ealing Council has published the results of its recent consultations on Low Traffic Neighbourhoods. The results show strong opposition across most LTNs except LTN 48 Adrienne Avenue and a part of LTN 21 in Hanwell – Deans Rd/Montague Ave where the majority of residents were in favour. The Council hopes to make its final decisions…
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Have your say about improving private rental in Ealing
Only a few days left to give your views about possible changes to private rental in Ealing. This is the Council’s press release: ‘We’re considering making some changes to our property licensing schemes, to make private renting in the borough safer and better. Since 2017, many privately rented homes in Ealing have needed a licence to…
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West Ealing Library now open again
After well over over a year of being closed we welcome the re-opening of West Ealing library. Now known as West Ealing Community Library, and managed by Ealing and Hounslow CVS, the library is open from 10am-2pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during August. The library team are looking for volunteers to help with two roles:…
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Council needs your views on improvements to Dean Gardens
Although the planned redesign of Dean Gardens has been put on hold because of TfL’s Covid 19 financial problems, there are still funds available for some more modest improvements. If you haven’t had a leaflet about the possible improvements through your letterbox you can still take part in the following ways: Online – complete the…
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The battle to keep Victoria Hall for the community needs your help
West Ealing Neighbours received this press release from Friends of Victoria Hall (FoVH) about helping to fund their efforts to save Victoria Hall for community use rather than being absorbed into the plans for a boutique hotel in the town hall. ‘ The latest development in the five-year battle campaign to prevent Ealing’s Victoria Hall…