Working to preserve and improve our borough
Ealing Council has been successful in an application to become a frontrunner local authority under the Government’s localism agenda. It has been awarded £40,000 to draw up neighbourhood plans for both central Ealing and W. Ealing. The Council will be … Continued
Under the Government’s localism agenda, communities will be encouraged to develop neighbourhood plans for their own areas. The Society, working with Save Ealing’s Centre (SEC), has approached the Council with a view to drawing up proposals for central Ealing. It … Continued
The Society attended most days of the examination in public in November 2011. We were particularly keen to see reductions in housing targets along the Uxbridge road corridor and strengthen the weak safeguards for the historic environment, particularly in Ealing’s … Continued
In common with all who live in and care about Ealing, we were shocked by the recent vandalism and damage to the town centre. The Council acted with commendable speed over the short-term clear up but it will take time … Continued
A major consultation exercise on the Local Development Framework (LDF) which is intended to guide development in Ealing for the years up to 2026 was carried out in late 2010. The LDF consists of a suite of plans and other … Continued
A report to progress new facilities on the Acton Town Hall site was approved by Ealing Council’s Cabinet in November 2010. The proposals include a 25m swimming pool, training pool, fitness suite, community facilities, library, day-care facilities and satellite office … Continued
Earlier this year, a local resident formally submitted a proposal to Ealing Council for Haven Green to be designated as a village green. This would provide it with greater protection than it currently enjoys as common land under Victorian legislation. … Continued
The go-ahead from the Mayor for redevelopment of Dickens Yard, behind the Town Hall, was issued in October 2009. The decision was held up for some months over issues relating to on-site renewable energy generation but these have been resolved. … Continued
The Society needs someone who can represent us at the Council’s licensing panels so that we can help to ensure that residents’ needs are considered. If you have an interest in this subject, would be able to attend the hearings … Continued
For once, we have some good news to report on the conservation front. The leader of the Council, Jason Stacey, recently reported that nearly £0.5m would be found to refurbish Ealing’s traditional gas lighting columns. We have to thank Save … Continued