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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
Building activity at the cinema site started just before Christmas when unsightly piles of rubble from the demolition were levelled. But our excitement was quickly deflated when we learned that Empire Cinemas were planning to build a temporary car park … 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
Built at the turn of the 19th century, this was originally St Magdalena’s home for ‘fallen women’. It has been derelict for the last ten years or so and is now owned by a housing association that wishes to demolish … Continued
Genesis Homes withdrew their previous planning application in 2009 to demolish three houses in Hanger Lane and two in Madeley Road. Instead, they consulted the Society and local residents in 2010 over a revised plan which would include retention of … Continued
St Mary’s Square has no street lighting other than that from nearby street lamps in St Mary’s Road. The society has proposed that one of the surplus cast-iron columns from elsewhere in Ealing should be restored and reinstalled at this … Continued
The council plans the restoration and improvement of the manor house, gardens and Walpole Park, restoring and interpreting historic links and features. A consultation exercise on detailed proposals for the park was held early in 2011. The council submitted a … Continued
John Perryn School, a new pathfinder school in Acton, won the 2010 ECS Annual Award at a presentation ceremony at Ealing Town Hall on 4 November. The Ealing Gazette People’s Prize was awarded to the new Sixth Form Centre at … Continued
The current owners of Westel House (Frogmore), which has been empty for around four years, have been consulting residents groups and others about their latest ideas for redevelopment of the site to provide a hotel, affordable housing and private apartments … Continued
The former Empire Cinema site remains cleared except for the facade with its supporting scaffolding and an unsightly pile of rubble at the rear. Empire Cinemas have recently submitted a planning application to enable them to reduce the amount of … Continued