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Good to see the council working so hard on our behalf.......

............... or maybe not - https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/mar/26/cannes-english-councils-property-developers-housingAt least if the clowns are out of the country we are safe for the moment

peter king ● 5h1 Comments ● 5h

Vital safety upgrade at busy Elizabeth line station won't start for at least four years

Good to see that tfl are on the ball. Only problem is that, despite Khan not having to worry the Tories for funds, Labour aren't any more help to the little twerp either. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/elizabeth-line-ealing-broadway-gap-train-platform-safety-network-rail-b1218538.html

peter king ● 2d27 Comments ● 5h

Will Ealing Labour ever be forgiven?

Will the continued appalling performance of our local Labour controlled council, in addition of course to the utterly dire performance of their colleagues in the #Starmergeddon national government, ever be forgiven? As they continue to ignore public consultations and role out even more anti-car, regressive taxations to help line their own pockets with their over inflated salaries and pensions. The so-called austerity savings never had to touch any front line services, but could have simply been taken from the gross inefficiencies of the organisation. Their ideologically driven nonsense is simply not wanted. Their carbon-zero obsessions simply cannot be afforded by most of the people across the borough. I would have a guess that most of the Labour lovies who are still part of this Labour love-in haven't even ever visited the back streets of Northolt, Greenford or Southall.

Steve Chilcott ● 58d7 Comments ● 5h

Ealing Hospital grass bank

Any one know why holes have been dug in the grass bank outside Ealing Hospital alongside the Uxbridge Road? Is this for plant/flower planting? If that is the case I would put money on them soon becoming an overgrown and messy looking eyesore. In these difficult times who is paying for this unnecessary work - West London NHS Trust? Ealing Council? They have had enough difficulty keeping the grass bank mown, let alone tending and weeding borders!

Steve Chilcott ● 6h0 Comments ● 6h

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 ● 6d34 Comments ● 10h

Traffic wardens

Interesting story on the front page, which illustrates how a supposedly socialist council is a) refusing to recognise a perfectly legitimate union and b) is fleecing its residents for huge sums of money.The PCN target is clearly more than just a rumour, especially since parking violations ont have increased anywhere near the figure quoted in the story. Revenue raising pure and simple.And for those Homer Simpsons out there, don’t forget that this is a council which still encourages non residents into the borough with cheap parking in CPZ shared use bays, including some located outside schools.You can clutch your pearls now Paul.

Simon Hayes ● 26d39 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 ● 7d10 Comments ● 5d

Unfinished Apartment - Henry Construction- West Ealing

Ever since this company went bankrupt, I’ve seen no progress on the construction. It is a very clear blight and eyesore to the surrounding community. Does anyone if anything is being done about this ? I would expect it starts becoming a health hazard in short order if there is no maintenance etc that is being done to keep the building standing.

Nick Roll ● 27d10 Comments ● 6d

Lammas Park (Again) - URGENT HEALTH WARNING

A concerned local noticed the water coming into these ponds wasn’t right and has carried out a lab analysis test on the tennis courts endI’ve seen the report and it looks legitimate Can’t include picture but the text states:-Water quality DANGERKeep children and dogs away from this water.22 February 2025Test for E.coli levelsResult 3603 E.Coli/100mlColony Forming UnitsMore than 3x above maximum limit for river waterIf you come into contact with this water wash your hands thoroughly with soap in running water and dry them completely - use liquid soap and warm water if you can.Source NHS InformE.Coli/100mL:Test site location: What3Words tricks.influencing.brandedSource of pollution:Ealing Council Sustainable urbanDrainage System (SuDS) scheme has connected surface water drains to the ponds in the north of Lammas park which flow into the large excavated basins in the south of the park.The surface water drains shows a very high level of sewage contamination. The grey water and brown sludge is clearly visible. The water in the discharge pipe also smells of sewage.Test equipment: Fluidion Alert One AnalyserSymptoms of E. coli infectionSymptoms include diarrhoea, stomach cramps and occasionally fever.About half of people with the infection will have bloody diarrhoea.People usually notice symptoms 3 to 4 days after they have been infected. But symptoms can start any time between 1 and 14 days afterwards.These symptoms can last up to 2 weeks.Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)A small number of people with E. coli 0157 infection go on to develop a serious condition called haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS). Symptoms of HUS include:•peeing less•tiredness•swelling•bruisingThis can sometimes lead to kidney failure and death, although this is rare.The risk of HUS is highest in children aged under 5 years.Source: NHS Inform websiteEaling Council and Thames Water — a circus and its clowns (allegedly)

Colin Goodman ● 30d102 Comments ● 9d

Lanmmas Park again and again

Elers Road and Waldemar Ave closed Friday and today Sat 8th for extensive search for E.Coli.Many Thames Water vehicles and personnel on the case. Local Ward Councillors remain silent. Is that a gastric upset or were they not told nuffing either?

Arthur Breens ● 18d22 Comments ● 11d

New Sir John Soane Exhibition

There is a new exhibition at the Sir John Soane’s Museum highlighting his vision as the ‘first modernist architect’. His designs and drawings for Pitzhanger Manor feature as one example.A lot has also been written about his influence on architects centuries later. His design for his wife’s mausoleum is said to have inspired the iconic red telephone box.The exhibition is on until 18th May. Details here:https://www.soane.org/exhibitions/soane-and-modernism-make-it-new

Dominik Klimowski ● 13d8 Comments ● 11d

Good old days

That's when we had Area Committees with published agendas and where the public could speak. If you missed your chance or thought of other things to add you could turn up at a Councillor Surgery in a hall near you..maybe once a fortnight. Your Councillors were elected on manifesto promises. Hey you knew where you were. If that was a bit formal you could read the excellent and widely distributed Ealing Gazette. This had news items about how good or bad the Council was behaving but it also contained informative statutory notices licencing, traffic schemes etc. All gone.Imagine my surprise when recently I picked up a Hounslow free newspaper with 16 Ealing Public Notices at Asda between Islworth and Twickenham. Ealing might as well have published these in the Stornaway Echo. What did those notices cost us? £500 a go?Please tell me I am an old duffer and that social media and smart phones give us all we need to know or has democracy has been replaced by secrecy?

Arthur Breens ● 28d4 Comments ● 14d

consultation on pedicabs

TfL must know that people get fed up with pedicabs, as they have now reached a stage where they are seeking views on their proposals that there should be regulations similar to those that apply to taxis. About time too! The consultation closes this FRIDAY (7th March). If you have not filled it in and want to here is the link: https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/pedicab-regulations?utm_source=ehq_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ehq-Have-Your-Say-newsletter--Oxford-Street-Bakerloop-pedicabs-and-other-proposals&utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ehqThe purpose of the thread is not to stimulate discussion on TfL, but is designed to only help those people who want to feedback their thoughts through the consultation.

Ben Owen ● 21d1 Comments ● 21d

Alison Watt exhibition at Pitzhanger Manor Gallery - starts today. Review it here...

A new exhibition of paintings by Alison Watt, starts today at Pitzhanger Manor Gallery.Alison's work has what I would describe as a realist style, and the work here is inspired specifically by the light, spaces, and objects in Pitzhanger Manor. I haven't seen this new work yet, but look forward to popping in.Remember, local residents have a 'pay what you can' entry on Sunday mornings and the first Thursday of the month (ie. tomorrow)More details here...https://www.pitzhanger.org.uk/whatson/alison-watt/Maybe we can share our thoughts on the exhibition below?

Dominik Klimowski ● 21d0 Comments ● 21d

Ealing's '20-minute neighbourhood' - the truth

For those of you wishing to know more about what a '20-minute neighbourhood' is, and how it will be developed in Ealing, please read the news story below:https://ealing.news/news/ealing-council-sets-out-20-minute-neighbourhoods-guidance/And further detailed information (with diagrams) here:https://www.ealing.gov.uk/downloads/download/8160/our_seven_towns_guidance_on_20-minute_neighbourhoods_in_ealingThere are a few conspiracy theorists on local social media groups who claim these plans will force us to remain in our boroughs, unable to leave. Please don't take any notice of misinformation, and read the literature provided.Of course there are many such neighbourhoods in existence (arguably, Ealing was, and to some extent is, full of '20 minute neighbourhoods' already). We are all keen on easy access to amenities, and supporting local businesses, (while also visiting other places).For examples of what these neighbourhoods are like elsewhere, the internet is at your fingertips...Enjoy the weather, and have a great weekend, whether in Ealing or beyond..Happy reading!

Dominik Klimowski ● 25d40 Comments ● 22d

Application for 6-story blocks of flats in Lamas Park

https://pam.ealing.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=SQRK2RJMH5N00I thought I'd seen everything...

Anna Henderson ● 46d76 Comments ● 23d

Ithaki Restaurant, Hanger Green

Noticed today that it appears to have closed. Anyone got any info as to whether it may return?

peter king ● 29d27 Comments ● 26d

Ealing labour can't help themselves it seems

Another block of flats to add to the broken skyline out west - https://www.mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/9-storey-hotel-could-built-31093142

peter king ● 27d0 Comments ● 27d

FREE The Reduce & Recycle Hub Final Event 01/03/2025

Come and join us for the final Reduce and Recycle hub in Acton this Saturday 1st March from 11.30am at St Marys Church , the Mount, W3 9NWWe will be opening the door to St Marys Church , where once again you can come and make a difference in the community.👔Fancy Dress Costume Swap for World Book Day - From 12 noon until 3 pm, you take up to 3 items (donations welcome) and swap for free.♻Our usual recycling collection points for clothes and small electrical items( Until 2pm)🧺Ealing Repair Cafe will be on hand to help people mend and fix clothes and will be running draught excluder-making workshops.📚Our usual book swap with the CCA.🍞Taking Donations of, unopened, long-life food and snacks for Ealing Food BankPlus moreIf you have paid us a visit over the last few years, please do complete our feedback formhttps://forms.gle/vfn1175i221KSi6Y6

Zahra Shah ● 28d0 Comments ● 28d