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Guidance - Engaging the public when preparing a local plan

Draft guidance on how local planning authorities must engage with certain consultation bodies and the local community on their local plan to get a range of views on the area’s future.From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentPublished 15 April 2026https://www.gov.uk/guidance/engaging-the-public-when-preparing-a-local-plan#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=2999c2b3-1288-44ca-8812-3f62da410000

Rosco White ● 18d0 Comments ● 18d

Dan Cruickshank tickets Ealing book festival

I have 2 tickets for this Sold Out event at Ealing Book Festival They are £15 each. At Pitzhanger Manor 1.30pmDan CruickshankSoane's Garden Room, Pitzhanger Manor, London, W5 5EQSunday 3rd May 2026THE ENGLISH HOUSE

Gina Auerbach ● 22d1 Comments ● 19d

Free, electrical fixing and training workshop for Women - Thursday 23rd April

Free, electrical fixing and training workshop for Women - Thursday 23rd April - ActonFREE Places available this ThursdayLast change to grab your place - Women of West London are you looking for a fresh start or a new career path? Join our free, women-only electrical fixing and training workshop in Acton on Thursday 23rd April 2026, from 11am to 3pmthis supportive session is designed to help women get started in the green economy.At this workshop, you will:✅ Learn how to start a career repairing small electrical items.✅ Watch live demonstrations of electrical repairs taking place.✅ Find out how we can help you get a funded electrical fixing qualification.This opportunity is for you if:• You are a woman currently unemployed , on a career break or studying at college or university• You live in one of these West London boroughs: Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Brent, or Richmond.• You are interested in learning a practical new skill.Learn a new skill, get certified, and help the planet!🌍Event Details:📅 Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026 11am TO 3PM📍 Location: Central Acton (Address provided upon registration as this is not a drop in session and places are limited)Register here:https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/M7B3T82

Zahra Shah ● 22d0 Comments ● 22d

Ealing Community Independents

Looks like we have some decent independent candidates standing in Southall in the upcoming local elections:https://ealingindependents.orghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y8sn7szPoU&t=5shttps://ealingindependents.org

Sukh Sagar ● 34d11 Comments ● 29d

Time to Break Labour Stanglehold of Ealing

We have had years of Ealing Labour dominance and arrogance along with repeated Ealing Labour imposition of major failed projects against Electrorate wishes. LTNS SUDS School streets, Closure Childcare centres,These projects are imposed followingdubious bias Consultation methods to ensure Outcome is as desired. It's time to target by ward key individuals who dominate filerbuater and ignore their electorate. There are plenty of decent Candidates who are eager to represent the actual needs of electorate rather than pet fake Enviro projects that all fail. Suds wasted to date £200, 00 Ltns a similar amount, And Labour Have allocate £50m to impose cycle lanes through out the borough. I don't recall any borough wide consultation for Amy of these disasters.It's time for change and get these self-serving power obsessed arrogant fools from office. Use your vote in up comming elections to change Ealing for the better. Let democracy re occurs and open debate on how we all want the C Tax to be spent. Let's here your experienceOf these Councillors ignoring you?

Michael Bell ● 60d70 Comments ● 29d

Everyman Cinema, Brentford

For anyone who hasn’t been, I recommend the Everyman Cinema in Brentford.If you get the basic annual membership and are able to go on Mondays, it can work out at less than £8 a ticket for your first six films, if you take a friend. That is a pretty good deal for a luxury cinema.Also, it is properly dark, unlike quite a few cinemas nowadays.All in all, a welcome local addition. Try it!

Dominik Klimowski ● 180d13 Comments ● 30d

Pizzaiolo South Ealing

I noticed this restaurant only recently and was wondering if anybody had tried it. It's in Ealing Road just south of the junction with Popes Lane/Little Ealing.

Susan Kelly ● 31d0 Comments ● 31d

Fight Knife Crime  https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/753568/signatures/new

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/753568/signatures/new

Rosco White ● 32d0 Comments ● 32d

Local Elections

Anyone know where to find information about who is standing in which seats for the council elections? We've only had leaflets from Labour so far. Don't know which other parties are standing.

Paul Taylor ● 71d29 Comments ● 33d

Duke of York

The Duke of York reopened yesterday.Looks good from.the outside   haven't been in yet but friends who have were impressed.

David Burke ● 33d1 Comments ● 33d

Demolition of Victorian Mews Cottages

Good idea to make the whole area deeply hideous. We don't want any nice bits standing out do we?

Jane M Kelly ● 40d6 Comments ● 34d

Nationwide household recycling changes, Ealing?

Has anybody heard anything from Ealing Council about the alleged recycling changes?

Tony Heath ● 43d14 Comments ● 38d

my pet hates when travelling on public transport

Ok, here's my list:Passengers blocking the seats with suitcases. Seats are for people and not for suitcases. This is particularly targeted at people travelling to Heathrow. Should a passenger who is travelling to the airport with a suitcase 'force' a non-flying passenger to stand?Eating hot and smelly food (Dominoes Pizza, KFC, McDonalds etc) on buses and trains. Absolutely yuk! It stinks. Say no more!Putting feet on seats. Disrespectful and unhygienic, coupled with bus and train seat covers are expensive to replace. No more are there signs on the Lizzie Line asking passengers not to put their feet on seats. Anyone know why? This type of anti-social behaviour is particularly irritating when I see passengers who would customarily take their shoes off when they walk into their flat/houses put their feet on seats. If you take your shoes off when at home, why put your shoes on a seat when on a bus or train?! Anyone know why?Using your phone on loudspeaker to play music or to have a conversation. Annoying as hell. Do  other passengers really want to listen to your taste in music or to hear what your doctor has just told what is medically wrong with you?! Use headphones or not talk with your phone on loudspeaker. Smoking or vaping. Knowingly illegal so why do people do it?Have you got others you can add to this list?  

Ben Owen ● 46d30 Comments ● 40d

A star is born

Congratulations to Paul James on his appearance in the local London News  yesterday evening. Good to see you got the all clear Paul.

David Burke ● 42d5 Comments ● 42d

LAMMAS PARK “DRAINAGE” PROJECT IS NOW A WETLAND!!

https://www.ealingtoday.co.uk/default.asp?section=info&page=ealammassuds011.htmWatch Cllr Paul Driscoll’s video trying to sell the shambles of a drainage project that had devastated Lammas Park as a “Wetland” It is beyond belief that something that was supposed to reduce flooding now causes all the paths to become flooded and the “playing field” is now a waterlogged bog full of rubble and stones.Use your votes wisely!

Sharon Bewley ● 104d54 Comments ● 43d

New wine bar

Not so much new, as moved to a new location.I walked past the Ealing Wine Company at its new location on the corner of Northfield Ave and Mayfield yesterday evening. It looks very smart. Has anyone been?

Dominik Klimowski ● 52d1 Comments ● 46d

Local cafes and parks

I had a very pleasant walk to B&Q to get some plywood today and saw the cafe in Gunnersbury Park. Being impoverished, I didn't stop, but it looks very nice and I will definitely pop in for coffee in future. Has anyone eaten there?There are parts of Gunnersbury Park that are looking very nice, not just because its spring, but areas have been done up and relandscaped (if that's a word).Back onto cafe's, two popped up on my Instagram this morning. Feather & Heart in Brentford, and Urban Pantry in Chiswick. My phone obviously thought I was hungry. They both look nice, albeit a bit pricey. Has anyone been to either?Have a lovely week!

Dominik Klimowski ● 58d4 Comments ● 46d

New Speed Cameras

Ealing has been selected as one of the first boroughs in London to trial Transport for London’s new radar-based speed cameras, as part of a major push to reduce road danger and enforce safer speeds across the capital.Sorry let me correct that....Ealing has been selected as one of the first boroughs in London to trial Transport for London’s new radar-based speed cameras, as part of a major push to increase money drained from motorists.There you go.Sorted.

Colin Goodman ● 56d75 Comments ● 47d

Parking Disinformation in "Neighbours' Paper"

"In 2026 LBE introduced a bizarre new policy (Stop & Shop+) which required vehicle users to register their bank account details online  before they could park for free for 30 minutes in 161 Ealing streets". Not true. Even if you do register a payment card in the app, it's not bank accout details, and people don't have to do this to book a free parking session."Those motorists with no Smartphone either don’t park or receive a hefty fine."Again, not true, drivers can also make a phone call to the number on the sign, or use a pay point to register parking.https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201178/parking/3479/stop_and_shop

Paul James ● 60d84 Comments ● 49d

ADMIN - THERE IS STILL A TROLL USING A FAKE ACCOUNT

Why is Ealing Today allowing the impersonation of others and harassment by a troll using fake accounts on this forum? Thankfully the person pretending to be me has gone, but they still have another alter ego on here 🤷🏻‍♀️You need to tighten up your security protocols so that this is a credible forum for local topics

Sharon Bewley ● 52d3 Comments ● 50d

Pitshnger Lane clean up

Out shopping locally and spotted a lone road sweeper (minus cart) in the Lane. He was finally sweeping up the rotted but dry leaves that have been there since the autumn. As Thursday 7th May gets nearer, be sure to cast your vote and get a change of leadership in Ealing. Although no admirer, the ''Waitrose Set'' Liberals surely couldn't do any worse than Del Boy and Co!

Peter King ● 53d4 Comments ● 50d

Out of Touch

A quote from Peter Mason's  “Leaders Notes” in the recently circulated Around Ealing Extra email :-“Our parks are one of the things that makes our borough truly special. Every town has major parks and hidden gems that allow people to enjoy the outdoors on their doorstep.The council has improved parks and sports facilities across the borough, so that everyone can enjoy and unwind or get active.”I guess he's not aware of the Lammas Park SUDS (or is it a wetlands?)?Also, from a recent Labour Party flyer delivered to homes prior to the May elections, under the Our Pledges To You section :-Bring The Cost of Living Down.By increasing Council Tax? More than tripling Residents Parking Permit costs over the last few years? Fining you if you turn left out of Longfield Avenue onto New Broadway/Uxbridge Road, instead of the more dangerous right?Strengthen Pride in Our TownsMaybe sweep residential street occasionally? Remove fallen leaves before they rot into inches deep mud blocking gutter?Incredible!

Michael Southworth ● 58d3 Comments ● 52d

Local councillors - positive experiences

I know this is a tall order for this forum, but I wondered if you could share your positive experiences of any councillors you have contacted over the years. Who has replied to emails, answered questions, and solved (or tried their best to solve) your problems and queries?What positive episodes have stuck with you, that you will look for when voting again?Personal experiences will be good, but obviously only divulge as much information as you're comfortable with.

Dominik Klimowski ● 67d41 Comments ● 53d

Stop and Shop +

We were told today that TfL was hacked. The council haven't sent me details of what I need to do to access strategic parking sites outside shops that I freely used in the past. I understand I have to register but with no information I have no confidence that my data can be securely held by Ealing or their agents. Can anyone help please?

Arthur Breens ● 68d37 Comments ● 54d

Bikes an scooters at night.

Always wondered if its actually illegal to ride them with no lights at night. If i knocked over a scooter with no lights on, am i liable, as legally they should not be on road at night. Uxbridge road for example is very dangerous at night. Its impossible to look front, back, left and right trying to see them.  Just asking,Thanks Philip

Philip Brodie ● 54d14 Comments ● 54d

FREE fitness for every woman in Acton (W3)

Do you feel shy about starting exercise? Are you a busy carer, a young woman (15+), or a grandmother? This space is for you!Movement on The Mount is back after Easter!  In partnership with Ealing Fit Club , we offer FREE weekly classes at St Mary's Church Hall. Our goal is simple: to build confidence, break down barriers, and make fitness fun for everyone, regardless of background or ability.Our Late April/May Programmes:• Street Dance for Girls (Ages 15–18): Elevate Arts UK will be delivering a free street dance programme for girls 15-18 on Monday at 6pm.• Relax & Stretch for Unpaid Carers: (Any age)Keep Fit with Karen will be hosting 30 minutes of relaxation and rest every Friday at 10:45am. If you are a busy carer for a partner or loved one, come and take some time out for yourself!• Get fit with HIIT : (Ages 18 to 60)  Ealing Fit Club will be hosting 30 mins high Intensity interval training and low intensity interval training sessions every Weds morning at 9.15am, perfect for any mum or nan who has just done school drop off.   These classes are suitable for all women between the ages of 18 to 60 with options and modifications given for those who need it!  Get your body moving and get fit Important Details: All classes take place at St Mary’s Church Hall and are fully funded. Places are limited, head to our website and complete our online application:https://actionwestlondon.org.uk/projects/movement-on-the-mount/Let’s move, laugh, and get stronger together!

Zahra Shah ● 55d1 Comments ● 54d

Happy St Patrick's Day everyone!

Irish-themed anecdotes please...Extra points if it happened in Ealing.

Dominik Klimowski ● 56d2 Comments ● 56d

Boston manor cycling route

What’s happening with the Boston manor cycling route? I thought building work was meant to start last year

Andrew Boynton ● 60d7 Comments ● 58d

BREWDOG  SALE and CLOSURES

Appalled  to see how Brewdog handled the sale of the Company. 458 staff advised that they had  lost their jobs in a 20 minute video call.Angel Investors who put their trust in the Maverick James Watt have lost everything. James Watt and his business partner Martin Dickie are believed to have walked away with in excess of £100 million.They epitomise everything that is rotten in Equity investment.This is yet another blow for Dickens Yard, which is failing with a large number of empty units since the purchase by David Samuel's Investments in 2023.

OLIVIA RUBEN ● 59d0 Comments ● 59d

Anyone actually making sense of their Apple Watch data?

I live locally and I'm building something I think some of you might find useful — but I need some curious guinea pigs to test it.Most of us with a fitness tracker have years of data sitting there. Steps, heart rate, sleep, workouts. But the apps just show you the numbers. They don't tell you what it means.What I've built reveals one specific insight from your data — something counterintuitive, something you couldn't have spotted yourself — based on your actual patterns, not generic advice. There are loads of health apps out there — but they're not doing this.Works best right now with Apple Watch and Whoop. No logging. No new app to wear. You just export what your watch already has.I'm looking for 8–10 people in the early stages to try it free and tell me what they think. Is it useful? Is what it reveals surprising?Runners, cyclists, gym regulars, or just people who've been staring at their HRV wondering what on earth it all means.If anyone is (a) interested and (b) happy to help please let me know and I'll drop the link in here.Thanks!

Hugo Bone ● 59d0 Comments ● 59d

Flowers

Good morning!I often get flowers from the florists outside Turnham Green Terrace or near Waterstones on Chiswick High Road, but where are the best flowers in Ealing?Recommendations welcome.Have a nice day everyone. Enjoy the sunshine!🌞

Dominik Klimowski ● 60d1 Comments ● 60d

Croydon LTN ruling

Fair play that judge.Now…… onto others

Colin Goodman ● 68d28 Comments ● 65d

Greenford Tesco

Does anyone know what is happening with the old Tesco in Greenford Road? Scaffolding has gone up. And is the new Tesco promised for Greenford Broadway actually going to open? If so, when?

Maria Isabel Cunha ● 75d6 Comments ● 67d

Planning application for CP House, Uxbridge Road

From Stop the Towers Ealing:There is a Planning Application for CP HOUSE (next to Hampton Hotel on Uxbridge Road) 260282FUL  for 632 student accommodation units and offices.  There are already two student schemes within 1/5 mile (One scheme has planning consent which is the Exchange Plaza on St Leonards Rd, estimated to deliver 504 beds in 2029, the other scheme is at 42 Hasting Road and is under construction, estimated to deliver 412 beds in 2027)   If the current planning consent were granted that would be 1547 students living around this small area.  Is this too many of one type of accommodation in the area, when London needs homes for key workers and families?Please comment today on Ealing planning website Reference    260282FULAddress    C P House 97-107 Uxbridge Road Ealing W5 5TLProposal    Phased demolition of existing 12 storey office building and replacement with new mixed-use office (Use Class E(g)(i)) and Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) (Use Class Sui Generis) development up to 19 storeys, together with associated landscaping, public realm improvements, parking and servicing and associated works260282FUL | Phased demolition of existing 12 storey office building and replacement with new mixed-use office (Use Class E(g)(i)) and Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) (Use Class Sui Generis) development upto 19 storeys, together with associated landscaping, public realm improvements, parking and servicing and associated works | C P House 97-107 Uxbridge Road Ealing W5 5TL

Simon Hayes ● 67d0 Comments ● 67d

Howard Hodgkin exhibition - final weeks

Hi all. I recommend the Howard Hodgkin Exhibition at Pitzhanger Manor. Art that will appeal to all ages. Cleverly curated throughout the house and not just the gallery.Ealing residents can pay what they want on Sundays between 10am and 12 noon (it’s much quieter then too). Ends on the 8th.If you go, let us know what you think!👍

Dominik Klimowski ● 80d5 Comments ● 68d

Pavement cycling

I see that police in Chiswick High Road have been clamping down on pavement cycling, issuing fines and confiscating bikes. Hurrah!!!Can we please have the same in Greenford? This latest version of anti-social behaviour by louts with no consideration for other people is not just a nuisance to everybody but is dangerous for people with mobility problems, children, mums with buggies, etc. High time something was done about it.

Maria Isabel Cunha ● 89d72 Comments ● 72d

South Ealing parking

Ealing Council's restrictions on the half-hour park and shop parking has now spread to South Ealing. Utter madness. Will hit the shops badly and cause great inconvenience to their customers.

Ian Richardson ● 159d124 Comments ● 75d

Waitrose site should kick start the building of housing in West Ealing

With the news that the Waitrose/John Lewis development has been approved, the council should also start or continue building the approved projects.If you've approved them, build them.I'm sure John Lewis won't be hanging around with their development; however, Mayor Khan and Ealing council are now showing how poor they are at building housing, even when this is considered a priority by the government, which has paid the mayor over £4.8 billion to build houses.(Yes, £4.8 billion) Yet we are seeing no evidence of this in West EalingThe Orion Park development - work was intended to start at the beginning of May - no actionDean's Gardens flat - demolish or continue building.Ealing Broadway Schemes - stalledGurnell Site - approved but no funding ( £4.8 billion of money for house building)The local council's record on housing is less than flattering.If you've approved it, build it - "don't leave our area with half-built projects and overgrown bombsites"

Bill Trenchard ● 350d25 Comments ● 75d

Lib-Dems leaflet deluge of nothingness

We have been deluges with Lib-Dem leaflets of late but none of it seems to actually say very much. Most noticeable is what they are not saying on local issues and where they stand on real local issues ro real local residents.And no way of contact or asking.  Just links to join up but nothing to ask pertinent questions.I do wonder how a local resident candidate makes no comment about the 10 months piles of rotted leaves, sludged up gulleys , damaged pavements  and a raft of other items of neglect, yet must have to pass all this every week at some point.Not much in the way of openness and what they might or might not do.Just like Labour.  So what's the difference?As for the Tories?  Not a word. Nothing at all.A one party borough with a token opposition is clearly in this and other boroughs has borne out to be a truly awful thing  and it really shows.Hopefuls must do better than this surely?

Raymond Havelock ● 76d2 Comments ● 75d