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Concerns Over Water Contamination in Lammas Park and Council's Response

I am deeply concerned about the state of Lammas Park. The high E. coli levels in the water pose a serious health risk to children and pets. It's alarming that the council has refused to accept residents' petitions highlighting these issues. This is a clear indication of their disregard for public concerns. We must hold them accountable and demand immediate action to address the contamination and restore the park's safety. I urge everyone to continue raising awareness and pressuring the council to take responsibility.

Amina Begum ● 6d16 Comments ● 9h

Ealing Project to close

Very sad news that Ealing Project will close on 1st June.According to their social media posts, members will be able to transfer their membership to the Ealing Picturehouse for a while.It was great to have the Ealing Project especially at a time when Ealing had no cinemas at all. I always found the seats comfy, the rooms dark enough, and the people very friendly.I watched the last Mission Impossible film there, and I will go back to see the new one before it closes. Come and join me!

Dominik Klimowski ● 11h1 Comments ● 11h

Low Traffic Neighbourhood Unlawful - High Court

It seems that councils only listening to minority interest groups isn’t legal. Let’s hope Ealing take note!Judgment today in a legal challenge to the West Dulwich LTN in Lambeth.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg4178plvdo

Simon Hayes ● 11d22 Comments ● 1d

Ealing Regional Park

This really does read like a vanity project. The open spaces involved do not fit together - they are far from being a contiguous whole. There seem to be no plans for a change of land ownership or land management. (We could have been saddled with a quango/CIC/charity somewhat like the governance of the entertainment space called Gunnersbury Park).Ealing Council will still be the organisation which funds and organises open space maintenance and development. This may not be much of a blessing - have a look at the rundown nature of Haven Green for example!It could be argued that the cost of proving links between the major open spaces is a waste of money. One wonders just how many residents will walk/cycle the 8 kilometres.Is this all about Council bosses being able to upgrade their CVs with '...created the Ealing Regional Park'.

Eric Alan Leach ● 62d25 Comments ● 1d

Maxim's Chinese restaurant

I was wondering if anyone had experience of this restaurant in Northfields and if it's any good.

Susan Kelly ● 49d19 Comments ● 1d

Found, man's ring

Man's ring found in Gunnersbury Park car park. Silver/gold colour with a brand logo. Please message if you think it may be yours.

Sarah Aglionby ● 1d0 Comments ● 1d

Petition for safety at A4 Junction with Clayponds

In light of another terrible collision this week, I would like to revive this petition from a few years ago, which calls for making the crossings and areas around them safer.https://www.change.org/p/a4-junction-safety

Dominik Klimowski ● 104d59 Comments ● 4d

Gov't to consult on removing planning committee decisions for developments of fewer than ten homes.

The Developer's Free For All continues unabated, and aided & abetted by Liebore:-Government to consult on removing planning committee decisions for developments of fewer than ten homes.The government is set to consult on shifting the jurisdiction of planning committees for smaller housing schemes.This latest move builds on the proposals already laid out in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which is currently progressing through the House of Commons.While the Bill outlines a ‘national scheme of delegation’, giving planning officers the authority to approve schemes that align with local plans, it does not explicitly call for a wider removal of planning committee involvement in smaller developments.As reported by The Times, the government is expected to announce further elements of its planning reform agenda in the coming weeks. Among the most contentious is a consultation on removing council planning committees’ ability to “interfere in the vast majority of planning applications.”Planning minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed that larger schemes will continue to go before committee. However, stripping planning committees of decision-making powers over swathes of smaller applications, he argues, will help streamline the system.“Some local authorities haven’t made these changes, they haven’t streamlined their process,” Pennycook told The Times. “And I think bringing that clarity and uniformity across the country… will help speed up the process.”https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/councils-to-lose-blocking-powers-in-boost-to-housebuilding-bpqm2l3xn

Rosco White ● 12d8 Comments ● 4d

A novel thought- Should Councils vet for terrorist connections B4 providing houses, etc willy nilly?

I'm sure The Lefties will come up with reasons why not, probably the standard, idiotic "It's agaiinst their Rights!"......

Rosco White ● 8d3 Comments ● 5d

Hanwell Hootie

As an alternative to the whingefest that this forum so often is. I'd just like to sing the praises of the organisers and volunteers who made this year's Hanwell Hootie such a success, some great music enjoyed by an estimated 25,000 people.

David Burke ● 7d3 Comments ● 7d

SAVE LAMMAS PARK

Are you a local resident that wants to be able to use Lammas Park again?Then sign this petition on the Ealing Council Petition Portal.https://ealing.moderngov.co.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?ID=50&RPID=2021084&$LO$=1A petition of over 900 signatures was already presented to the Council but they deemed it unacceptable as there was no proof of address for those that signed. You will need to register as a new user on the portal (it is not the same as your council account)  The current number of signatures is 223, so we have some way to go towards collecting all the signatures again. Please let your friends and neighbours know.  Thank you.

Sharon Bewley ● 61d99 Comments ● 10d

Make sure you lock up your home every day

Ealing council are moving into demolishing bungalows now so beware if a property near you becomes available - https://www.mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/west-london-bungalows-demolition-branded-31553221. Never mind that a large block of flats will make an area of single level dwellings look out of place. Roll on next May

peter king ● 18d5 Comments ● 10d

Council Link with Mobile phone companies?

I have just been informed that car drivers using "stop-and-shop " bays to park will have to ring when they arrive. They may then get the first 30 minutes free but they will have to ring first. I am waiting for this council to provide me with a mobile phone that I can easily use for this purpose for free, train me and pay me then each time I use it. I feel I live in a police state. When are they going to tag me? More importantly what will happen to business profits, many just holding on now?

Arthur Breens ● 18d24 Comments ● 11d

GoodbyeTo Many Festival and Carnivals

New legislation got Royal Assent on 5 April 2025. Called Martyn's Law it's a response to the horrific 1996 Manchester Arena bombing. For meetings of 800 people or more, 15-20 fully qualified Security Guards must be hired. Hanwell Carnival in Elthorne Park and Brentford Festival in Blondin Park would have incurred costs of some £4,000 per event. These events are run by volunteers and the organisers don't have this money to pay.  As I understand it this is why the Hanwell Carnival will not take place this year and unless the money is not raised and paid tomorrow the Brentford Festival will also be dead in the water.In years gone by Local Councils would have financially supported these important annual community events. Hounslow and Ealing Councils claim they don't have the cash to support these events.Odd though isn't it in recent years Hounslow found £600,000 to build segregated cycle lanes along Boston Manor Road (with access to Blondin Park). And soon Ealing will spend a similar amount on building segregated cycle lanes along Boston Road running alongside Elthorne Park. £1.2 million would have funded security at Hanwell Carnival, Brentford Festival and all the other wonderful volunteer festivals and carnivals throughought Ealing and Hounslow for decades to come.

Eric Alan Leach ● 19d47 Comments ● 11d

Who are the worst Ealing councillors?

There seems to be ever increasing dissatisfaction with our councillors across Ealing, concerns that they are self serving and ignore residents' wishes and priorities. Criticism of the local cabal of Labour councillors and MPs is increasing. So, who are the worst and why?

Steve Chilcott ● 19d11 Comments ● 12d

Santa may miss the CPZ response deadline this Wednesday.

Don't miss out.  Many Controlled Parking Zones are being "consulted" on the proposal to increase zone hours six-fold from 2hrs to 12hrs. Here in zone JJ they are at present one hour am and one hour pm. The consequences of such massive changes are probably increased costs, certainly reduced viability of businesses/shops in our high streets and increased isolation of the elderly. Is that why ward councillors keep very quiet on this subject? Areas in Greenford and Acton (thanks go to Vlod for raising this initially) are also under consultation. The deadline for responses is the 11th Dec. Please don't ignore it or you may feel imprisonned. Respond to www.ealing.gov.uk/consultation-extended-cpz

Arthur Breens ● 163d42 Comments ● 12d

Elthorne Park Being Turned Into a Commercial Festival Site?

I was surprised to learn that Elthorne Park will soon host the PALOP Festival this July — a large-scale event that many local residents were unaware of until recently As you all know the  Park is a quiet, mainly residential green space, valued by families, dog-walkers, and the wider community. While Hanwell Carnival and the Hanwell Hootie bring noise and disruption, they are long-standing community events that we accept and enjoy.they are part of what makes Hanwell and our community special.The PALOP Festival, by contrast, is a commercial event with no local roots. It feels wrong that our park should be hired out in this way, with residents expected to tolerate the inevitable noise, litter, and disruption. Worse still, it risks setting a dangerous precedent.Once the door is opened to external festivals, how long before our public spaces become regular commercial venues?  Residents deserve a say before the character of our community is changed without our consent.If you agree, please make your feelings known to your local councillor — and remind them that they face elections next year.

Mark callan ● 22d20 Comments ● 14d

Council tax

Has anyone had any problems with council tax DD payments? Council have stopped taking DD payments and are sending demands instead. Am I the only one? Website produces error message when I try to access account.

Margaret Howells ● 21d2 Comments ● 14d

Starmer and his Commie Crew are on the run - wottasurprise!

They are all so thick they think they can lie about almost everything to gain power, screw the public over when in power, and then embark on a hated socialist agenda from the 70s.Good riddance at the next elections, although they are all so dumb they will still wonder why the voters deserted them.Also can't wait for the next Local Elections, with a fair wind we'll send Liebore packing in Ealing too.Life is suddenly worth living again and looking GOOD!       

Rosco White ● 18d6 Comments ● 15d