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A safe haven for criminals -Action required in Ealing

We have a real issue with money laundering in Ealing with Vape shops, Barbers and fast food restaurants that are fronts for the laundering of money for drug gangs and for people trafficking.A quick walk along any shopping street in Ealing will show you many examples of shops and restaurants that are often refurbished regularly or continue to trade without customers.It's time for Ealing Council (Trading standards) and the police to investigate these shops and take action like other countries. This article from the BBC shows how different places in the UK deal with this issue.Link:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3677xzk56noEaling streets must be safe. I feel that in many cases, a blind eye is turned to these shops and restaurants to try and show that our high street is vibrant rather than with closed shops. Which would residents prefer?

Oliver Davies ● 49d10 Comments ● 40d

Plant seller Perivale Lane near Argyle Rd/A40 junction

In past years there was a plant seller in Perivale Lane who sold excellent plants from his own greenhouse.  I have been hoping he will return this spring, but it looks like his normal selling patch has been fenced off. Does anyone know if he has relocated or if it is just too early in the year and he will return there?  He used to be located on the beginning of Perivale Lane next to the traffic lights on the Argyle Road just before its junction with the A40.

Barbara Dore ● 58d4 Comments ● 41d

Ecological damage to Lammas increases

A walk around Lammas park with a couple of old friends was a shocker yesterday.  Firstly the smell. Whole place smells toxic but differs in smell and intensity as one walks around.The amount of midges and flies and it's only April and still rather cold at night.Another hole dug and operatives struggling to find connections.Little wonder as the Metropolitan Water Board had issues with incorrect mapping and connections all the way across Northfields and South Ealing and Brentford. Much to do with the closure of The Pumping Station and water facilities at Kew and the Industrial decline of Brentford.It seems none of the experts and consultants have any idea of this.Nor it seems has any attempt been made to fully research this and find facts.Funny that it's not that difficult but it's not all online and there's the rub. If it's not online t'therefore does not exist.And that why this is now a monumental cock up that has already damaged the wildlife and birdlife that was one of the secrets of this park unless you know it really well.Quite how local Councillors and officials have managed to dick and dive, manipulate and deceive continuously for almost a full year is absolutely disgusting. This weekend a fatality occurred in another London Borough with a drowning of a child in a pond.Yesterday the Police warned about swimming in even shallow water .And in Ealing Councillors and their minions go on the attack about Nimbyism but are blind to the risks they are promoting.Principally  deep water and mud right next to children's playgrounds and a Toddler centre.In a park used by generations of Kids to play safely in.Something that was not possible in Walpole Park or Gunnersbury Park where 3 local children perished playing on ice in a Pond that was fully fenced off. The justifications for the works are far from correct. no facts are verifiable and the paper trail is one of confusion and collusion.It is there to see. Just walk around the place ands see what it is like now and compare to how it was just 11 months ago.Bereft of all its wildlife.  Many of the rarer birds have been replaced by scavengers,There are Rats, rather large ones quite visible in the small hours in the peripheral streets, and Foxes everywhere.How are the animal  faeces going to be controlled in water, the insect larvae / The risk ( increasing ) of malarial and infectious waterborne transmitting insects? Already there's a problem with Horse flies in the park and that was caused by interfering with the local nature balance.Its is an urban environment with urban living, with more and more intensification with people having no private open space. This park has never been need more than now. For people to use safely . of any age and predicament. In safety. In health.  And why it existed for over 100 years, for that very purpose.It is not a cover for additional intense developments - which is the almost certainly the real reason.The transmission of disease from the great many domestic animals walked in the park?And what if some soul drowns?I wonder if the same councillors will accept their responsibility in advance or simple pass the buck and roll out the  "We will consider the lessons learned for the future"Maybe they and their advisors should look to the not too distant past and this past weekend and learn those lessons fast?

Raymond Havelock ● 52d73 Comments ● 41d

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 ● 83d25 Comments ● 41d

WEN meeting

Interesting meeting tonight - thoughts?

Charlotte Lester ● 63d12 Comments ● 42d

Who is Lewis Hammond?

I've seen his/her/their name mentioned a lot here, even though he/she/they aren't posting. Is this a generic name, like "John Thomas" or an actual person? And if he/she/they are a person, do they have a legal case for defamation against Sharon Bewley?

Charlotte Lester ● 60d6 Comments ● 42d

Just Stop Oil Have Won

What a fantastic campaign from JSO, huge congratulations to all local members. I remember the early campaigns and meetings in the Forrester. I hope this gives local campaigners the love and energy they deserve to fight for clean air, safe streets, carbon responsibility and biodiversity.  I hope the Nigels and the Simons have the guts to allow me to stay on the forum and debate these issues.

Charlotte Lester ● 63d21 Comments ● 42d

Parking in The Avenue

The ticket machines in The Avenue have been sealed up. This means that the free half hour parking has now just dissapeared. The signage on the street still says to put your ticket from the machine in your car. Is this legal, can I still park for the half hour by putting a home made note on my dash saying the time when I arrived.

Alex Gowans ● 46d3 Comments ● 44d

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 ● 92d17 Comments ● 45d

Beware - TV Licensing scam!

Today I received an email saying my TV License is due for renewal on 12 April and advising me to renew right away.Fortunately I decided to check my renewal date which still has months to run so I knew this was a scam.I have reported it and advise others to do likewise if you get such an email.

Jean F Fernandez ● 50d2 Comments ● 50d

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 ● 91d40 Comments ● 54d

Daniels store sad news

Very sad to read on that Daniels is about to close its doors after 120 years. Its the last of the proper stores we used to have in Ealing. I hope the lady that owns the wool shop will find somewhere else to trade. There's nowhere else those of us who knit can get our supplies apart from making a trip to John Lewis. Unless anyone knows of another local haperdashers.

Pat Kingham ● 64d7 Comments ● 57d

Student Loan Fraud

I hope that all 543 fraudulent loan applicants will be pursued and prosecuted, in addition to recovery of the money.But I'm not holding my breath!

Robert Shaw ● 57d1 Comments ● 57d

Trevor Lock

Forty-five years ago this month terrorists stormed the Iranian embassy.It was almost 24/7 coverage until the SAS stormed the building freeing 25 hostages including PC Trevor Lock who, it transpired saved the life of an SAS soldier bytackling one of the terrorist gunmen.Trevor Lock was awarded the George Medal which recognises outstanding bravery, for his actions.He passed away this morning at the age of 85.Ealing connection? Yes, Ealing police station was one of the operational bases for the Diplomatic Protection Squad who guarded London's embassies.Condolences to his family and may he rest in peace.

N V Brooks ● 58d0 Comments ● 58d

Up on Warren Farm

Paul James ● 62d6 Comments ● 60d

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 ● 64d3 Comments ● 63d

Please come and visit us at our stall on Saturday 29 March

Please come and join us at our stall on Saturday 29 March from 10.30am to 2.30pm, opposite the Turnham Green Tube Station.We have an EUrometer straw poll board with questions about the effects of Trump and the effect he has had on our relationship with the EU.We also have a fun quiz sheet of questions about the EU.We would like to hear how Brexit has affected you or your business.Only 13% still think that Brexit has been a success, but now we need to raise the pressure further for urgent action to align closer with the EU. The UK has lost 5% of GDP from leaving the EU and we need those funds for our public services. We also need to hug the EU closer for our security in a dangerous world and in our support for the Ukraine.

Bruce Dickson ● 64d3 Comments ● 64d

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 ● 64d1 Comments ● 64d

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 ● 66d27 Comments ● 64d

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 ● 123d7 Comments ● 64d

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 ● 95d102 Comments ● 74d

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 ● 78d8 Comments ● 75d

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 ● 93d4 Comments ● 79d

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 ● 85d1 Comments ● 85d

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 ● 86d0 Comments ● 86d

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 ● 90d40 Comments ● 87d

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 ● 110d76 Comments ● 88d

Ithaki Restaurant, Hanger Green

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

peter king ● 94d27 Comments ● 91d

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 ● 91d0 Comments ● 91d

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 ● 93d0 Comments ● 93d

Central Line Q&A with TfL today

Should anyone not know about this event, and would like to go, today between 4.30pm and 7pm a Q&A session about the Central line is being run by TfL at White City and Leytonstone stations. They will have their senior managers present and supposedly any of them are going to be happy to answer your (demanding) questions about the line, such as making it more reliable, safe and accessible.

Ben Owen ● 94d5 Comments ● 93d

More historic and healthy trees felled in Lammas

Noted this past week several trees of not and clearly in good health ( having survived the hurricane of 87 and all the recent storms) have been felled.  Whilst neglect of four decades has not been good, these trees are as good as wild and clearly managed without much care.Some of these trees date back to before this was a Park and are visible in some of the earliest pictures of Lammas Park seen in the reference library.So the notices have an email contact which has a message that nothing is monitored or read, the online never gets responded to and the phone never gets to anyone either aux fait with the works or in charge.In fact it is a disgrace that it is not possible to ascertain just who is in charge .Looking back through old correspondence and stuff in the Library every head of dept had a name and a telephone extension and a office number and their name proudly prominent.Faceless and unresponsive is not good enough and contemptible to towards those who dig deep to pay their salaries.

Raymond Havelock ● 98d9 Comments ● 94d

Alperton by-election

This is obviously in Brent rather than Ealing but close enough for it to have some relevance. The Lib Dems have overturned a big Labour majority in Alperton. Obviously by-elections can be misleading but I'd be surprised if the Lib Dems aren't seeing this as hugely significant. Up until now in Ealing they have been nibbling away at Conservative wards to establish themselves as the main opposition. This limited objective having been achieved they seem content to stick never really giving the impression that they could win wards in Labour strongholds. This seems to be questionable now and with only 15 months until the next full election, if they got their act together, they could pull off a major surprise.

Gordon Southwell ● 99d4 Comments ● 99d

Suicide?

West Ealing folks riddled with rumours yesterday about another local death.  A lady apparently committed suicide - falling from some height from a building in the centre of West Ealing.Also someone has said the stabbed male in his 30s found in Oaklands Road two night ago was Polish and a respected member of the community.Anyone know any more?

Eric Alan Leach ● 106d11 Comments ● 105d

Hungry

I was in Ealing Broadway about an hour ago and there were four men sitting separately on the ground wrapped in blankets each with a sign saying they are very hungry. I spoke to two of them to tell them were to find a hot two course meal, no questions asked, but they don't speak English. The signs are all in the same handwriting and look identical. Are they these guys there every day? There was also a very pretty girl with freshly washed long blond hair who had a sign saying she was homeless. Same handwriting as the others signs.

Maire Lowe ● 107d8 Comments ● 106d

What makes you happy?

I walked to work this morning and heard more birds than normal. The sound made me very happy because I feel spring is coming. So my question today is what makes you happy?

Kim Yoo ● 107d7 Comments ● 106d

Two questions

Hi everyone, would any of you know why the fountain was removed by the Orangery in Gunnersbury Park and would any of you know why two trees were chopped down on the green on the Trees Estate. Thanks.

Ellen Richardson ● 113d2 Comments ● 107d

Does anyone here listen to Radio 4?

I am a keen fan but I don't like talking on the main channels. hoping tofind more local fans

Kim Yoo ● 109d7 Comments ● 107d

How do we want our roads to look?

As this forum seems to be dominated by comments about our roads, I thought I would open up an interesting topic for conversation:What, ultimately, do we want our roads to look like? What is the end goal?Each of us may have a different ideal in mind. And this is what I’m interested in.Is it to have traffic perpetually moving, but always free-flowing? Is it a waste to have empty roads? Should we have more roads? Fewer roads? More pedestrianised roads? No pedestrianised roads?For once I’m not talking only about allocation of roadspace, so I’m deliberately avoiding the same old cycling/car/pedestrian debates. I’m simply interested to know how each person on this forum considers the the ideal use the public space we call roads. Not just now, but in the near and far futures.It’s not a trick question. Maybe it’s a bit of a philosophical one? There’s no rush to answer.

Dominik Klimowski ● 113d86 Comments ● 108d

What’s going on at West Ealing Sainsburys area

Does anyone know what is going on with the police tapes having cordoned off the area around Sainsbury to Sydney road ?

Nick Roll ● 108d7 Comments ● 108d

Council refuse to accept Lammas Park Petition

While on a volunteer spell which ended up at Ealing Council today, Stood and watched aghast as council officers refused to accept a bona fide residents petition the  multiple failings and irregularities of Lammas Park.More reminiscent of the American method of trying to avoid a subpoena. All manner of refusals of what is a democratic right.An alarming enactment of the absolute disdain Ealing Council - elected and elected have for it's local residents and ultimately the people who pay their salaries.Rather like Councillors holding meetings but choosing who gets to attend.It is a complete disgrace for what are turning out to be a complete shower of misfits.Just what is going on here?

Raymond Havelock ● 119d20 Comments ● 111d

Dominik/Ben/Paul - a question

Would you mind giving a rough précis of your lives.Are you employed, retired, work from home, flexi time, white or blue collar.Salary bracket, mortgage or rentChildren, pets.Any information you may care to divulge???

Peter Yale ● 113d11 Comments ● 112d

Ealing's cinemas

It's still January and I've already seen three films in our local cinemas (Ealing Picturehouse and Ealing Project). Before you assume I'm made of money and leisure, I am a member of the Picturehouse, which gives discounts as well as a certain number of free tickets a year. This makes overall costs much more sustainable, so have a look at what each cinema offers.I have been an Ealing Project member in the past, and I was happy to see it packed when I saw Nosferatu there. By the looks of things, it's still on its feet (the cinema I mean), which is very good news. They have a Film Quiz on the last Thursday of each month (ie. next week).I haven't visited ActOne yet. If anyone has, please give us your verdict.Seeing a film in the cinema is a luxury, but its so good to have ones in walking distance and therefore saving a few quid each time.Share your cinema/film experiences. But no spoilers please! :)

Dominik Klimowski ● 125d10 Comments ● 112d

Reduce and Recycle Hub - Resident Feedback

Have you visited or used the Reduce and Recycle Hub at Acton Market/St Mary’s Church since 2022?If you have we would love to hear your feedback on our award winning Reduce and Recycle hub!Your input will help us understand what services you used. As the March hub maybe the last ever hub in Acton( due to funnding) we really would appreciate your input.Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey:https://forms.gle/uD6tuMw8HeWVHwY2A See less

Reduce and Recycle Hub ● 113d2 Comments ● 112d

No cyclists on this cycle lane

Rather there is, just me though at 7.30am this morning!

Paul James ● 113d41 Comments ● 113d

Boy Racers.  Man charged over fatal hit & run

When will this issue be challenged or will it be ignored due to 'cultural sensitivities,'?

Jane M Kelly ● 119d16 Comments ● 114d

Please keep this forum cicvil

As a newcomer to the forum I was quite excited by interacting with my neighbours over various local issues.I know there have been divisive subjects of conversation locally, and although I'm not on social media such as Twitter, I do keep up with local Facebook groups.I have lively conversations with people I disagree with all the time, but we never call each other names simply for taking a different view. What adult does that? Why has this forum been taken over by a small group of people who are so insecure that they persistently have to resort to playground insults? I invite others who visit to bring some decorum and maturity to the Ealing Today Forum. It is badly needed, and I suspect will be very welcome by the majority of us who would like a constructive discussion, whether we agree with one another or not.

Dominik Klimowski ● 120d21 Comments ● 115d

FREE Electrical Repair and clothes repair workshop 08/02

⚡️ Repair, Reuse, Reduce! ⚡️ Join Ealing Recycles and Ealing Repair Cafe on Saturday 8th February for a FREE clothes & electrical repair workshop in Acton! Learn to mend your clothes with the Ealing Repair Cafe, upcycle old t-shirts & jeans, and get your small electricals fixed by the Restart Project.  Limited electrical repair slots are available - book now! atwww.shorturl.at/LOTUc  Join Ealing Recycles and Ealing Repair Cafe on Saturday, February 8th, for a FREE clothes and electrical repair workshop in Acton! Drop-in for clothes repair & upcycling 12:30-3pm at St Mary's Acton.  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../acton-free-clothing... Let's fight waste together!

Zahra Shah ● 116d0 Comments ● 116d

How utterly incompetent is this government?

UK population predicted to grow by a 4.7 million by 2033. 40% of our food needs come from imported food. Environment secretary Steve Reed ascribes to a plan to remove 7% of farmland and reforest it to meet climate change targets.It would be difficult to find less competent individuals dictating our future.

N V Brooks ● 118d19 Comments ● 117d

My gift to the community

Hey everyone, Over Christmas someone in the pub said they wanted a course on how to get started using ChatGPT. It's been a while since I've done something for the community so I made a simple 10-part email course for you all – for free.I'm pretty sure it's good. I recon by lesson 2, you’ll already be using ChatGPT better than 90% of people.So if you know someone who’d love a gentle nudge into AI? Please pass it on:👉 SofaAiCourses.com

Jamie Anson ● 118d1 Comments ● 117d

The script writers have been working overtime on this heap of waffle

''Del Boy'' Mason on the council's yearly survey of residents (no, me neither) -  "We've now got some of the highest satisfaction levels that we've ever had when we ask people how the council are delivering services, but also if they are enjoying the areas they live in. There is a real sense that the work we've been doing is translating into real meaningful action. I'm really proud of the work we have done."https://www.mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/thousands-trees-new-pavements-more-30849659

peter king ● 120d4 Comments ● 120d

Fury as London mayor Sadiq Khan splurges a whopping £2.1 million of taxpayers cash on woke statues c

The little twerp can't help himself on yours and my council tax. This surely deals with the increase he's hoping to get - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14339587/Fury-Sadiq-Khan-woke-statues-commission.html

peter king ● 120d2 Comments ● 120d

Council Web Site is Broken

For the second day running, the Council's web site is out of action. for a town of 375,000 people this is just plain unacceptable.Just how long might this failure persist?

Eric Alan Leach ● 120d6 Comments ● 120d

Leighton Road, West Ealing

Talk about using a sledge hammer to crack a non-existent nut!At www.ealing.gov.uk/elthorne-leighton you will discover two 'improvement' options are suggested at the eastern end of Leighton Road.Option 1 turns the southern section of Seaford Road into two way dedicated cycle lanes. Option 2 blocks the direct road link between Leighton Road and Northfield Avenue.The documentation supporting these options is pages and pages of photos, statistics, diagrams and platitudes. The sheer volume of it probably rivals the supporting documentation used in the D Day Landing in France during WWII.I received two copies of the undated 3 page letter sent to 100s of residents. No options' details just a pointer to the web site. There's also an 8 hour(!) public meeting planned for Monday 27 January 2025 at the small Northfield Community Library. It runs for 11am to 7pm. It's called a 'drop-in' style session. This is not a proper public meeting. A proper public meeting is where an expert - say Councillor Driscoll - is up front with slides and or large display panels. He presents the Council case and than the 100+ residents are allowed to ask questions for an hour. There needs to be an effective amplified sound system with roving mikes so that every one can hear the questions and the answers.The budget for the Leighton Road-Elthorne Park Road improvement project is £250,000. Surely this money could have been /should have been spent alleviative some real problems in Ealing - instead of spending money on 'addressing' unspecified, unsubstantiated 'historic traffic and safety issues'.

Eric Alan Leach ● 126d143 Comments ● 121d

Can anyone recommend a good locksmith?

This is literally for a friend who is next to useless at arranging anything around the house. It's not an emergency so any help you can give would be welcomed.

peter king ● 121d3 Comments ● 121d

W H Smith

What happens to the Post Office counter if the store chain gets sold off?

peter king ● 122d3 Comments ● 122d

FREE The Reduce & Recycle Hub 01/02/2025

The Reduce & Recycle Hub returns to Acton this Saturday 1st February 1st from 11:30am - 3:00pm at St Marys Church, The Mount, Acton W3 9NWWhat's on:School Uniform Swap (12pm-3pm): Bring up to 3 items (donations welcome) and swap for free!Refresh an old outfit: Get help from a stylist (limited spots, book now: www.shorturl.at/LOTUc)Recycling collection (until 2pm): Clothes & small electricalsEaling Repair Cafe: Mend clothes & make draft excludersBook swap with CCAFood bank donations: Unopened, long-life food & snacksMore info: https://marketw3.co.uk/february-reduce-recycle-hub-school-uniform-swap

Zahra Shah ● 123d2 Comments ● 122d

Cycle lanes can be used by emergency services.

There are currently consultations ongoing about the new stretch of cycle lane on Boston Road connecting from the current cycleway in the Hounslow Borough section (south side).Now’s the time to have your say about what type of cycle lane you want. If you want emergency vehicles to pass quickly and easily, then a cycleway in place of car parking is an optimum solution. The C9 cycleway through Hammersmith, Chiswick, and Brentford, for example has been used by emergency services.Here are some examples in London:https://youtu.be/uFMmKP7qDkI?feature=sharedhttps://www.hdcf.org.uk/emergency-vehicles-and-pop-up-cycle-lanes/https://cyclingindustry.news/no-evidence-emergency-services-held-up-by-cycle-lanes-finds-foi-request/https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/about-us/what-we-do/advice-on-what-to-do-as-a-motorist-if-you-encounter-an-ambulance/This is particularly relevant due to the close proximity of Ealing Hospital.

Dominik Klimowski ● 126d59 Comments ● 122d

20mph speed limits in Ealing...

...are here to stay.But the people often seem complaining about them do so in relation to their driving.They might not realise 20mmph limits are good for drivers and driving too!"Back in September 2023, the Welsh government introduced legislation for a default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads.And in June 2024, Esure revealed that there had been a 20% drop in claims for car accidents following the move."https://www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/more-20mph-zones-could-cut-motor-premiums-esure/1452977.article

Paul James ● 132d68 Comments ● 123d