West Ealing Neighbours to Host Autumn Public Meeting
Key local issues to be discussed at the Drayton Court Hotel
Matters to be considered include development projects and the library. Picture: WEN
October 1, 2025
On Tuesday 14 October, West Ealing Neighbours (WEN) will hold one of its two annual public meetings, inviting residents to engage with pressing local matters and development plans. The meeting will take place at 7:30pm in The Ballroom at Drayton Court Hotel, located at 2 The Avenue, West Ealing, W13 8PH.
WEN is a long-established community group dedicated to improving life in West Ealing through grassroots activism, public engagement, and collaboration with local authorities. Founded in the early 2000s, the group has played a key role in shaping conversations around urban development, public services, and community cohesion. Its public meetings regularly draw around 150 attendees, including local councillors and stakeholders.
The agenda for the October meeting includes updates and discussions on:
- East Lodge and Lammas Park
- The future of West Ealing Community Library
- Law and order in the area
- Activities of the West Ealing Action Group
- Ealing Town Team initiatives
- The Stop & Shop+ scheme
- Victoria Hall usage and access
- Progress on ten major development sites in West Ealing, including:
- Dean Gardens Car Park
- Gurnell Leisure Centre
- Kwikfit site
- Majestic Wine site
- Orion Park on Northfield Avenue
- St James Avenue
- Waitrose site
- Former Woolworths site
The meeting offers residents an opportunity to hear updates, ask questions, and contribute to the future direction of their neighbourhood. WEN encourages all interested members of the community to attend and take part in shaping West Ealing’s evolving landscape.
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