Electric bikes and scooters are now available to rent in Northolt and Greenford for the first time as Ealing Council continues its push to expand sustainable travel options across the borough The expansion means the bikes and scooters can now be hired in all the seven towns of Ealing providing residents a low-emission alternative for short journeys usage of e-bikes and scooters rose by 75% across the borough in 2024 compared to 2023 Councillor Peter Mason said: “Now that e-bikes and scooters are available to rent in Northolt and Greenford we are one step closer to a more connected community and I’m hopeful that they will make journeys quicker and easier for residents This expansion is part of the £28 million invested last year to make it more convenient and safer for people to choose active forms of travel like cycling.” While the benefits to health, congestion and air quality are widely acknowledged, the scheme has not been without controversy. Residents have raised concerns about scooters and bikes being left in obstructive or unsafe places the council’s cabinet member for climate action said: “Most people use the bikes and scooters responsibly we have added 101 designated parking spaces and riders will be warned then fined if they park outside these areas has also put more resource into moving and redeploying bikes.” Councillor Driscoll added: “In the longer term Transport for London is working with the operators and local councils to implement changes and enforcement methods to ensure we have everything at our disposal to allow people to use the bikes and scooters safely while keeping all our residents safe and able to travel around the borough easily.” Residents in Ealing can rent e-bikes and scooters via the Lime app and the Voi app SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TO THE EALING.NEWS NEWSLETTER EALING.NEWS is the voice of our 7 towns which provides news sign up to our newsletter email us: news@ealing.news call us: 07488 352 974 Follow us on X: @_EalingNews © 2022 - 2025 EALING.NEWS All rights reserved | Part of Your Local News Network | Contact Us We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again More information about our Cookie Policy You may already be aware that Ealing Council recently consulted on the plan to introduce School Street Scheme at Coston Primary and Edward Betham CofE Primary which are adjacent to the Greenford Community Centre (GCC) It will start on 10th March 2025. The closure times are Monday to Friday, between 8.15 to 9.15am and 2.30 to 3.45pm, and will operate during term time only, according to the term dates published on Ealing Council’s website. They still operate on individual school training and occasional days: www.ealing.gov.uk/term-dates Only vehicles registered at properties within the School Street can use the pedestrian and cycle zone during operational times PCNs will be issued to vehicles that enter the area without a valid School Street permit at the times shown on the signs deliveries and tradespeople are not exempt and will get a PCN if they enter the closure zone during operational times and all vehicles that do not have a School Street permit can access the area outside of the advertised times Further information on who can and cannot access the scheme can be found on our website www.ealing.gov.uk/ealingschoolstreets How will it affect Age UK Ealing & GCC visitors depending on the timing of the various services appointments with service users and meetings this scheme will directly affect the scheduling of some of our services and our service users that drives to the GCC We recognise that some of our service users contractors and those visiting the GCC for various purposes during these times will have difficulties accessing the GCC we have made some changes on car parking and how to enter/access the GCC – see important information below The Rear Car Park – the Rear Car Park is now designated as the main staff car park – this means that all staff and trustees’ vehicles should be parked at the Rear Car Park unless you are entering the GCC during the traffic restriction times in which case you should only enter the GCC via the main front gate located at no 170 Oldfield Lane South and park at the front car park.This front gate will be operational from Monday 24th February 2025 The Front Car park is designated as the service users’ Car Park access to the Greenford Community Centre will only be possible via the main front gate located at no 170 Oldfield Lane South (currently closed) either from Ferrymead Gardens or Oldfield Lane South from the A40 Exit will only be via the side gate onto Wordsworth Avenue.  Please note that entering the front car park from 170 Oldfield Lane South is a One-Way system and exit is not permitted entering these roads will be restricted to permit holders only during the times stated below: Thank you for your understanding and cooperation Your guide to London's culture and transport news and events taking place across the city Published on 4th April 2025 by ianVisits in Transport News A second 5-mile railway tunnel has been completed underneath west London after one of HS2’s tunnel boring machines arrived at a shaft at Greenford The 8.4 mile long dual Northolt Tunnel is being dug by four tunnel boring machines (TBMs) Two of the TBMs are heading from Ruislip and have dug five mile tunnels each and the two TBMs heading from Old Oak Common are digging 3.4 mile tunnels They all meet next to Greenford station in west London Due to high water pressure in the ground at the site, HS2 is using a “reception can method” for the breakthrough of the machines the TBM arrives at the shaft and enters into a pressurised steel can that’s installed inside the shaft The reception can allows the TBM to maintain pressure while sealant can be applied from the tunnel lining The reception can is then depressurised before it is opened and the TBM is lifted out is the second machine to reach the Green Park Way vent shaft in Ealing The 2,050-tonne TBM broke through into an underground reception can filled with foam concrete and installed the 4,217th concrete tunnel ring to complete the 5-mile stretch of tunnel TBM Caroline was named by schoolchildren from Brentside Primary Academy in Ealing after 18th-century astronomer Caroline Herschel In total 93% of the Northolt tunnel has now been built and the two further machines will complete their journeys later this year London Clay removed from the tunnels is being taken by rail to beneficial reuse sites across the UK in Rugby The logistics hub has now transported over 2 million tonnes of materials to these sites which are being used to backfill quarries to support housing developments and build wildlife areas for birds Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture (SCS) is responsible for building the HS2 route through London this involves 12.9 miles of twin-bore tunnels including the Northolt Tunnel and the Euston Tunnel which will eventually take the railway from Old Oak Common station into HS2’s central London terminus at Euston Excavation of the Euston Tunnel is expected to start in the next 12 months SCS will also be building eight vent shafts and headhouses – providing ventilation and emergency access to the tunnels Managing Director for Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture said: “The arrival of TBM Caroline at Green Park Way marks a significant milestone – the completion of the western section of the Northolt Tunnel – and is a testament to the dedication and skill of all our teams which will complete the 8.4-mile Northolt tunnel between Old Oak Common and West Ruislip headhouses and portals continues at pace as our team works at peak productivity to deliver our part of HS2 that will bring better journeys and boost economic growth.” Cross passages are a safety mechanism allowing passengers to cross to the other side of the tunnel in an emergency The team will also install tunnel inverts – the flat surface on which the high-speed track will be laid – and complete the tunnel walkways twin-bore tunnels are being built for HS2 between London and the West Midlands HS2 has already completed the excavation of of two of its tunnels – the 10-mile Chiltern Tunnel and the 1-mile Long Itchington Wood Tunnel in Warwickshire 2025 is set to be a bumper year for TBMs completing their journeys across the route and four more to go – two in the West Midlands and two in London HS2 is also preparing two further TBMs to build the Euston Tunnel after the Chancellor gave the green light in the budget last year This website has been running now for over a decade, and while advertising 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That is why I have set up a facility with DonorBox where you can contribute to the costs of the website and time invested in writing and research for the news articles It's very similar to the way The Guardian and many smaller websites are now seeking to generate an income in the face of rising costs and declining advertising Whether it's a one-off donation or a regular giver every additional support goes a long way to covering the running costs of this website and keeping you regularly topped up doses of Londony news and facts If you like what you read on here, then please support the website here I was born in Birmingham and still live in Birmingham nothing pleases me more having H.S.2 on my door step it means jobs for the Youth and all ages this is really making HISTORY AND I WOULD LOVE TO BE PART OF IT If you ‘want to be a part of it’ then contact HS2 and contractors about jobs Our building is rocking from the vibration caused by these works The heating system broke many times due to the ground vibration and I am greatly affected by it Posting on a blog isn’t going to get HS2’s attention I wonder if someone is compiling a comprehensive list of the history of UK TBMs It would seem each would have its own story – and given the cost of each (varies but £50M avg?) the decision to simply “park” some underground when their work is done is fascinating It would be interesting to see how that choice is made and if the calculations are proven over time Or are they so bespoke that each can really only do the job it was originally designed for and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" and the latest news published on ianVisits You can unsubscribe at any time from my weekly emails © ianVisits Home > Supporting innovation and jobs in Greenford A new partnership has been created by Ealing Council aiming to generate a new wave of business growth and local career opportunities in Greenford the Greenford Innovation Partnership will connect industries to boost innovation and growth in sustainable manufacturing Innovation districts are vibrant areas where landowners This setup aims to create an environment where people can live whilst driving business growth and creating jobs Greenford is home to companies such as Brompton Bikes and Vantage Power and boasts nearly 1,000 high-tech manufacturing jobs making the area 8 times more specialised in this sector compared to the London average With great transport links and a strong industrial background the area is well-positioned for economic growth Greenford’s strong industrial base offers a big opportunity for green innovation and sustainable logistics The innovation district will build on the town’s rich industrial history and focus on attracting new green businesses while helping existing ones reduce their carbon footprint An early commitment by the partnership is to outline a new approach to connect local businesses with schools in Greenford opening up exciting career pathways for young people The new partnership will better connect businesses with other council programmes, like Learn Ealing, to boost skills and create job pathways through Work Ealing Ealing Council’s new jobs and skills strategy outlines a commitment to bring good well-paid jobs to the borough and ensure the right businesses can thrive by focusing on its high-growth sectors and innovation industries The council is also working to secure affordable workspaces across 7 towns the Greenford Innovation Partnership was launched at an event which welcomed businesses the council’s cabinet member for decent living incomes the event provided insights into other innovation partnerships across the country and identified key priorities and topics for collaboration said: “This partnership is a transformative step forward for Greenford and it will have a meaningful impact on the everyday lives of local people Through providing vital support to sustainable and high-tech industries this new partnership will be key in securing Greenford’s economic future and building a strong and thriving communities filled with identity and pride.” Councillor Nagpal said: “By helping small and medium-sized businesses to start up and flourish and connect with one another and local schools local people will have much better access to new job opportunities This new partnership will make it easier for local residents to upskill or reskill into new and emerging sectors and access the decent living income they deserve.” Email invest@ealing.gov.uk for more information It is simple to register to receive fortnightly email updates from Around Ealing Extra A to ZJobsDo it onlineContact council News & Features Local history Accessibility Leader’s Notes © Ealing Council 2021 | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player An 83-year-old woman has been successful in her campaign to get new traffic lights installed at Greenford Road Junction, in Ealing after her husband was very nearly hit by a car at the zebra crossing 10 years ago The new traffic lights, opened on Friday (December 20) on Greenford Road replaces the previous zebra crossing which has seen several incidents Dee told the Local Democracy Reporting Service [LDRS] that she decided to start the campaign after her husband suffered ‘sleepless nights’ and ‘flashbacks.’ The campaign had was hit by setbacks caused by Covid and other delays in the last few years This meant Dee was surprised by the news when people began calling her to tell her that the traffic lights were going up She said: “We saw there were temporary lights there so we thought they were just moving the zebra crossing down the road I got a call from a councillor and a few residents who said ‘Dee I see kids now in their 20s whose parents wouldn’t let them cross that road when they were younger because it was so dangerous “Every time there was a meeting on with councillors and neighbourhood forums I would always bring the zebra crossing up and I had the full support of the residents attending I’m delighted we can finally feel safe crossing this road.” Dee and Bobby Riley [Image: Aysha Raza]Dee told the LDRS that this couldn’t have happened without the support of Councillor Aysha Raza, who ‘took the fight to the council and TfL’ The Cllr told the LDRS since her election a decade ago and in the early days would ‘pester’ her about how dangerous the crossing was She said: “We are so thankful that there is a new crossing where there is a lot of elderly people living there A lot of those people wouldn’t even walk across that zebra crossing to go to the shops. “The fact we’ve had a zebra crossing and people were still getting hit on it really does affect people’s confidence It’s a huge relief to know that that traffic will be stopped and you can have ample time to cross.” Harrow Online is a company registered in England and Wales In a bid to transform its network of branches and adapt to customer demand high street banking giant Santander has confirmed it is to leave Greenford by closing its Greenford Broadway branch on 24 June 2025 The demise of its branch in Greenford now means only Halifax and Nationwide remain on the Broadway offering banking services with TSB nearby on Greenford Road Over recent years other banks and building societies have shut down their local branches in Greenford including HSBC As well as closing 95 branches to customers Santander said around 750 staff will also be impacted by its changes including at least six people currently employed by the Greenford branch the Spanish-owned bank said: “As part of the changes 95 of the bank’s existing 444 branches will be closed These locations will be covered by new Santander Community Bankers providing face-to-face money management and general support for customers as well as attending local Banking Hubs.” existing customers can use Post Offices to manage their money as well as visiting banking hubs The nearest banking hub is in Acton while the nearest Post Office is also in Greenford A Santander spokesperson added: “As customer behaviour changes we are ensuring that our branches remain fit for the future we must move with customers and balance our investment across all the places where we interact with customers to deliver the very best for them now and in the future.” “Closing a branch is always a very difficult decision and we spend a great deal of time assessing where and when we do this and how to minimise the impact it may have on our customers we believe that the introduction of our new Community Bankers and the exciting plans we have for our remaining network of 349 branches and Work Cafés alongside the rapid and innovative improvements to our award-winning mobile banking app will provide the right balance of digital banking and human interaction when required.” Police cordons were put in place in Greenford this afternoon after a man in his 70s was involved in a collision Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at about 13:55 on Sunday, 2 March, to reports of a car in collision with a pedestrian on Horsenden Lane North in Greenford and the pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening Stanhope Primary School in Greenford is celebrating after being nominated and shortlisted for four national education awards recognising its work in early years teaching The school has been named as a finalist for the Pearson Awards’ Early Years Team of the Year as well as for two categories at the TES Awards: Inclusive School of the Year and Community Initiative of the Year It has also been shortlisted for the Community Organisation Award for Race Religion and Faith at the National Diversity Awards headteacher Hannah Widdison said: “It is an absolute honour to be the headteacher of Stanhope Primary School Being nominated and shortlisted for these prestigious awards is a wonderful recognition of the passion and unwavering dedication our staff and wider school community show every day.” The nominations reflect the school’s emphasis on building an inclusive environment and strengthening ties with its local community TES and National Diversity Awards will be announced later this year we believe in nurturing not just academic excellence but also a deep sense of justice I am so proud that our children are growing into courageous compassionate individuals who are ready to shape a better future This recognition belongs to every member of our incredible Stanhope family.” added: “We’re delighted that these awards celebrate the progress we’ve made in recent years the parents and indeed the commitment and enthusiasm of our wonderful pupils.” A man has been rushed to major trauma centre as a priority after a road traffic collision in Harrow Greenford Road in Sudbury Hill was closed off by police for over three hours yesterday (Monday March 10) after a collision at around 3pm before reopening shortly after 6:30pm Footage shared on social media showed a man being treated to by paramedics in the road following the incident A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 11.06am yesterday (10 March) to reports of a road traffic collision in Greenford Road, Harrow “We sent an ambulance crew to the scene “We treated a patient and took him to a major trauma centre as a priority.” Ealing Council’s plans to introduce new controlled parking zones (CPZs) in Greenford have been firmly rejected by local residents according to the council’s own consultation findings the council has decided not to move forward with the scheme covering Greenford South and Greenford Town Centre were intended to address parking pressures in some residential streets where weekend occupancy levels exceeded 100% in several locations But locals said they didn’t want a CPZ scheme in the two areas with 70% of residents in Greenford South saying no and 68% in Greenford Town Centre expressing opposition to the proposal wrote: “While parking pressures do exist in some streets the extensive opposition indicates that full CPZ implementation would not have community support and could damage trust in council decision-making.” The consultation ran from 13 November to 5 December 2024 with leaflets delivered to 6,874 households and businesses across the two proposed zones 21% of those were classified as having “no clear position,” due to the lack of a straightforward ‘yes or no’ option on the consultation form The consultation process has drawn strong criticism from Ealing Conservatives who described it as “flawed” and “wasteful.” An Ealing Conservatives spokesperson said: “This result is a victory for local residents who campaigned against the proposals Conservatives repeatedly warned Labour about the council’s flawed consultation process Residents were denied the opportunity to simply say ‘No.’ As if that wasn’t bad enough a staggering 21% of responses were left unclassified due to the lack of straightforward response options.” The spokesperson added: “It’s time for Ealing’s Labour Cabinet to wake up listen to the clear message from Greenford residents and adopt the recommendation not to go ahead with the scheme Ealing taxpayers’ money should never have been wasted on a consultation that no one asked for.” The consultation highlighted several resident concerns about the potential introduction of a CPZ Many pointed to the additional financial pressure of annual permits during a cost-of-living crisis Others feared negative effects on local businesses where traders rely on easy access for customers There were also worries about social isolation with parking restrictions potentially making it more difficult for family and carers to visit elderly or vulnerable residents Despite the proposals aligning with Ealing Council’s broader climate goals—such as reducing traffic and improving air quality—the report acknowledges a lack of public confidence in the scheme and recommends it not be pursued it advises that the council focus on improving enforcement in streets experiencing high parking pressure and work with the community to explore alternative an Ealing Council spokesperson said: “Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) are a well-established way to fairly manage parking for residents and help reduce congestion and air pollution “We recognise that Greenford Town Centre and Greenford South are areas where parking pressure is high and measures like CPZs could offer benefits We’ve carefully considered the feedback through our public engagement and understand most respondents did not support the proposals and so we will not be moving forward with them “We will monitor parking conditions and remain committed to working with local communities on any future plans.” Santander has announced plans to shut 95 branches across the UK putting around 750 jobs at risk of redundancy The bank has cited changing customer habits and the rise of digital banking as key reasons for the closures Among the closures, the closest branches to Harrow that will be shutting are Greenford and Ruislip the Edgware branch will become counter-free from 23rd June 2025 Our new combination of full-service branches counter-free branches and reduced hours branches aims to provide the right balance between digital banking and face-to-face money management and guidance to deliver the very best for them now and in the future “Closing a branch is always a very difficult decision and we spend a great deal of time assessing where and when we do this and how to minimise the impact it may have on our customers we believe that the introduction of our new Community Bankers and the exciting plans we have for our remaining network of 349 branches and Work Cafés will provide the right balance of digital banking and human interaction when required.” Santander has stated that 93% of the UK population will still be within 10 miles of a branch Customers will also be able to use Post Office banking services with all closing branches located within one mile of the nearest Post Office Santander will be proactively contacting potentially vulnerable customers and assisting them with finding alternative banking options A dedicated phone number has been set up for affected customers (0330 678 2469) Some of the the London branches set to close include: • Edgware Road – 388-390 Edgware Road • Eltham – 73 Eltham High Street • Greenford – 28 The Broadway Santander has confirmed it remains committed to Cash Access UK and will continue supporting the expansion of Banking Hubs the proposed closures have raised concerns over job losses The bank has stated that it will provide support and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Helpline for affected staff A Greenford-based beauty brand drawing on ancient Ayurvedic traditions is the latest independent to launch in Superdrug stores nationwide Ovviovita was founded in 2018 by Mumbai-born biomedical engineer Kashish Golani who began experimenting with natural remedies after struggling with her own hair and scalp issues Ms Golani said she uses traditional Indian recipes passed down through her family and has developed a range of natural hair and skincare products designed to address issues including hair loss The products are inspired by Ayurveda — a holistic system of medicine originating in India — and are free from harsh chemicals the brand won three Editor’s Choice accolades at the Beauty Shortlist Awards and was named one of the UK’s top independent businesses by Small Business Saturday gaining a loyal customer base and being sold online in retail partnerships with Debenhams as it launches into Superdrug stores nationwide Ovviovita is hoping to reach a wider audience with its range of products Ms Golani said: “I launched Ovviovita primarily for those customers looking for beauty solutions for problems such as dry I turned to age-old family recipes and found the solution.” An investigation is underway after a fire saw six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackle a blaze at a house on Keats Way in Greenford The London Fire Brigade took calls from the public at 12:14pm today (3 March 2025) and crews from Southall Hillingdon and Acton fire stations attended the incident which saw part of a second floor loft conversion alight One of the Brigade’s 32-metre ladders was used to help extinguish the fire from above The fire was under control by 12:58pm and there were no reports of any injuries assisted the Fire Brigade with helping residents leave the premises as well as putting in local road closures The cause of the fire is under investigation A group of six Bulgarians based in the UK including two men who were living in Acton and Greenford have been convicted of spying for Russia 33 of Greenford pleaded guilty before the trial to spying while Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev 39 of Acton was found guilty of conspiracy to spy after a three-month trial at the Old Bailey head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command said: “These convictions have been achieved as the result of an extremely complex investigation into a group that was carrying out sophisticated surveillance operations in the UK “This case is a clear example of the increasing amount of state threat casework we are dealing with in the UK – particularly linked to Russia It also highlights a relatively new phenomenon whereby espionage is being ‘outsourced’ by certain states “While the outsourcing of espionage activity might suggest that recent efforts by the UK to thwart direct Russian activity have been effective it means that we also have to guard against this new kind of emerging threat “But regardless of the form the threat takes this investigation shows that we will take action to identify and disrupt any such activity that puts UK national security and the safety of the public at risk.” The court heard that detectives from the Met’s Counter terrorism Command sifted through more than 200,000 messages and seized hundreds of items after a co-ordinated series of raids and arrests were carried out on 8 February 2023 a 33-room former hotel belonging to Orlin Roussev was found to contain items including sophisticated spying equipment such as listening devices concealed cameras and a fake ID card printer was in direct contact with Jan Marsalek – an Austrian national who was identified as working with the Russian intelligence services The investigation team identified six core spying ‘plots’ the group were involved in This included activity that targeted two investigative journalists who were seen as reporting stories contrary to the interests of the Russian state A former senior Kazakh politician who lived in the UK was also targeted and the group planned to stage protests at the Kazakhstan embassy in London Both operations were part of an elaborate plan to help the Russia state gain favour with Kazakhstan The group also carried out surveillance at a US military site in Germany where they believed Ukrainian soldiers were being trained Another man who was designated as a ‘foreign agent’ by Russia was also targeted by the group during surveillance operations in Montenegro Officers found that Roussev was directing the group’s activity and was receiving tasks through his contact with Marsalak Dzambaszov was effectively the second in command The other four were all found to be involved in the execution of various espionage and surveillance activities across the UK and Europe in relation to the six plots identified by detectives Gaberova and Ivanchev were all found guilty of conspiracy to spy contrary to Section 1 of the Criminal Law Act 1977 after a three-month trial at the Old Bailey Roussev and Dzhambazov pleaded guilty before the trial started to conspiracy to spy contrary to Section 1 of the Criminal Law Act 1977 Stoyanov pleaded guilty before the trial to spying contrary to section 1(1)(c) of the Official Secrets Act 1911 The group will be sentenced at the Old Bailey in May have each been jailed for more than four years each after admitting to attacking a man in Weston-super-Mare in June 2024 all pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent when they appeared at Bristol Crown Court last week the three men attacked the victim in Alexandra Parade following an argument The court heard Lane hit the victim before repeatedly kicking him while he was on the floor and then both Nutley and Smith stabbed him The victim suffered a collapsed lung and multiple other injuries which he received treatment for in hospital He was given first aid by attending officers and the three men were all arrested less than an hour later and subsequently charged They each pleaded guilty when they appeared in court last month (24 March 2025) Lane was sentenced to four years and four months in prison while Nutley and Smith were both jailed for four years and nine months DS Charlie Allen said: “This was a brutal attack which the victim was lucky to survive He suffered horrendous injuries as a result of the actions of Lane Nutley and Smith that evening but thankfully has made a good recovery.” DS Allen added: “Each of these three men played a significant part in the attack and have rightly now been handed prison sentences for their involvement.” Firefighters rushed to Greenford this afternoon after reports of a mid-terraced house fire The incident happened at around lunchtime with six fire engines dispatched to the scene A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said, “Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters have been tackling a fire at a mid-terraced house on Keats Way in Greenford “Part of a second floor loft conversion was alight “One of the Brigade’s 32-metre turntable ladders was used at the scene to help fight the fire from above “Control Officers took the first of five calls at 1214 and mobilised crews from Southall Hillingdon and Acton fire stations to the scene “The cause of the fire is under investigation.” Seven housing developments including two in the London Borough of Ealing have been identified as flushing foul water into West London’s rivers including the River Brent The two named are ⁠Research House in Perivale which runs into Ealing Golf Club outfall and Astha Court in Greenford which runs into Marnham Fields outfall An investigation by London Centric, which named the developments, followed an Environmental Information Request (EIR) last year by Brent River Park charity and the Friends of the River Crane Environment (FORCE) which revealed sewage was being dumped into the rivers All seven housing developments were built without proper connections to a sewer which has resulted in toilet flushing and other foul water going straight into the River Brent and River Crane Thames Water has known about one development of 14 homes in Ealing since 2018 while the others were discovered in 2021 Thames Water confirmed that it is the “responsibility of the property owner” to fix the problem and said “we would urge freeholders or developers fitting new connections to make sure they’re plumbed in properly.” The Brent River Park Charity and the Friends of the River Crane are calling on Ealing the Greater London Authority and the housing developers to work together to resolve these problems at these and other developments FORCE has said that none of the developers have fixed the issue and in one case the costs are being passed directly onto the leaseholders Brent River Park charity trustee and founder of the Clean Up the River Brent campaign (CURB) said: “We are horrified at the scale of the problem and the slow poisoning of the River Brent The Mayor of London has quite rightly called for the restoration of our rivers local councils and the Environment Agency will all have to step up and take responsibility.” “At present it is too easy to build recklessly and to refuse to put things right or London’s rivers will never be healthy.” An Ealing Council spokesperson told EALING.NEWS it is taking action and has served an enforcement notice on the duty holders of one of the blocks to comply and is also seeking compliance on the other building in Ealing They said: “Thames Water is primarily responsible for monitoring any household water misconnections which occur where waste appliances like toilets and dishwashers are wrongly connected to surface water drainage which should only carry rainwater This is monitored through surveys and inspections Misconnections can happen when properties are extended or where brand new properties are constructed Thames Water contact the property owner or landlord to fix the problem If they do not respond within a reasonable time frame the matter is then referred to the council We then liaise closely with Thames Water and the property owner or landlord to swiftly resolve any issues “Thames Water have referred two blocks of flats to the Council with regards to misconnections We have served the duty holders one of those blocks with an enforcement notice requiring them to repair the misconnection issue within a set time frame It is a criminal offence to not comply with a council’s enforcement notice we are liaising with Thames Water and the building’s duty holders to bring it into compliance.” a spokesperson for Thames Water said: “Households and buildings which are connected to the wrong drainage pipe can have a serious impact on the environment Most misconnections will have been done entirely by accident but is the responsibility of the property owner which is why we would urge freeholders or developers fitting new connections to make sure they’re plumbed in properly “We have identified seven buildings in the Brent and Crane area which are misconnected and have made those responsible aware to ensure all wastewater is taken to our sewage works where it can be safely treated We have a programme of work to help identify and investigate misconnections and we also fund local projects across our region which have been a great way to increase awareness of the issue while involving communities to take stewardship and help manage their local environments.” Campaigners are calling on Ealing Council to rethink introducing two large Controlled Parking Zones [CPZ] in Greenford Campaigners say the plans to create a regulated parking area in South Greenford and Greenford Town Centre will have a detrimental effect on vulnerable people A public consultation on the proposals closed on Tuesday Ealing Council says the CPZs will relieve parking pressure and improve local traffic conditions whilst prioritising space for residents many residents likely to be affected by this are calling on the council to rethink their plans They believe that elderly and low income residents will find themselves out of pocket – labelling the plans a ‘stealth tax’ told the Local Democracy Reporting Service [LDRS] that the consultation was undemocratic She said: “The consultation didn’t give residents an opportunity to say they don’t want a CPZ Instead it just asked what time we’d like the CPZ to be in force It didn’t feel like a proper consultation.” The cost of a residential parking permit in Ealing is calculated based on engine emissions Greenford residents in these areas could face annual charges of up to £225 per year for one car Campaigners gathered outside Percival House on Tuesday (December 10) to demonstrate their opposition to the proposals and dissatisfaction with the handling of the consultation process Retired gardener Bobby Riley told the LDRS that if introduced these plans will have an effect on himself and his family as his sister who is disabled would have to park a long distance away from his house when she visits due to the cost He added: “The financial burden is going to increase on us significantly “Because the winter fuel allowance is gone I’m worried people are going to have to take up their lovely gardens and put a driveway down because they can’t afford to park.” Opposition parties are also voicing their concerns about the process calling it ‘unfair and biased’ Councillor Connie Hersc said: “Ealing Liberal Democrats believe that this consultation is unfair and biased We would like to see it rerun with all the options fairly laid out including leaving the hours as they are rather than the skewed preference to extending the hours.” “Ealing Labour are expecting Ealing residents to carry the burden unfairly of revenue raising for the borough – this is underhand but it is what I have come to expect from Ealing Labour.” Anti-CPZ campaigners [Image: Rupinder Sehmi]An Ealing Council spokesperson said: “Ealing Council is proposing two new Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs), one in Greenford Town Centre and one in Greenford South to more effectively prioritise resident parking and address high parking demand The engagement process invited residents to provide their comments and opinions on this proposal – including hours of operations “The council hopes that by adding two new CPZs in Greenford it will help reduce the negative impact of congestion and air pollution by encouraging more people to walk CPZs prioritise parking for local residents making it easier for people to park near their homes and their carers ensuring spaces are not dominated by non-resident vehicles which reduces parking availability for those who need it most “The improved visibility of CPZs contributes to safer streets for pedestrians particularly those who are more vulnerable such as older adults and individuals using mobility aids Thirty per cent of car journeys within the borough cover less than 1.2 miles (2km) and the council is asking the community to work with them to make small changes to their travel choices for short journeys to make the borough a cleaner greener and healthier place to live.” Ealing Council has created a new partnership The Greenford Innovation Partnership will connect industries research and other key stakeholders to boost innovation and growth in sustainable manufacturing and play while driving business growth and creating jobs It boasts nearly 1,000 high-tech manufacturing jobs making the area eight times more specialised in this sector than the London average The area is well-positioned for economic growth with excellent transport links and a strong industrial background Greenford’s industrial solid base offers a big opportunity for green innovation and sustainable logistics The innovation district will build on the town’s rich industrial history and focus on attracting new green businesses while helping existing ones reduce their carbon footprint Councillor Nagpal said: “By helping small and medium-sized businesses to start up and flourish and connect with one another and local schools This new partnership will make it easier for local residents to upskill or reskill into new and emerging sectors and access the decent living income they deserve.” © London West (powered by ukpropertyforums.com) Sign up to receive our weekly free journal, The Forum here UK Property Forums enable forums and events in the property sector which help to create business development opportunities Office Address:UK Property Forums Ltd is located in Reading 0203 478 7340info@ukpropertyforums.com A teenager from Greenford is among the shortlist of 15 young people in with a chance to win this year’s RSPCA Young Photographer People’s Choice Award which aims to help encourage under 18s to connect with nature is now open for the public to vote for a winner who will receive a £100 Amazon voucher and a special trophy from Greenford has been shortlisted with her image ‘It Lurks’ which shows a jellyfish at an aquarium To vote for Ellie, click here. Voting closes on 26 March 2025 and the winner will be announced on 27 March 2025 said: “The photos shortlisted for the People’s Choice Award this year are fantastic and really varied from some sweet and funny pictures of pets showing off their incredible personalities to stunning photos of insects in all their tiny glory.” Mr Forsyth added: “This is a brilliant selection of images from some passionate and talented young people – and we urge the public to not only enjoy these photos but to vote for their favourite too.” A crash blocked Ruislip Road (B455) in Northolt this morning causing long delays and traffic congestion in the area London Ambulance Service arrived at the scene within five minutes and took a man to hospital The collision happened at around 8am at the junction with Lady Margaret Road The incident has caused queues of up to half a mile in all directions around the roundabout A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 8.07am this morning (Wednesday 26 March) to reports of a road traffic collision at the junction of Lady Margaret Road and Ruislip Road “Our crew treated a man at the scene Greenford Library could become the latest community managed library in the borough with the Young Ealing Foundation “exploring the opportunity to develop a partnership of local charities and stakeholders to transform Greenford Library into a community managed library.” Other libraries across the borough that are run as community managed include Hanwell The Young Ealing Foundation said it is reaching out to local community groups and individuals to work with Young Ealing Foundation will be looking for volunteers to help with a range of tasks to help redecorate the library as well as seeking people to join the management committee CEO of Young Ealing Foundation said: “Young Ealing Foundation is exploring the opportunity to develop a partnership of local charities and stakeholders to transform Greenford Library into a community managed library.” Ms Heaton revealed that as a community partnership the library will offer a range of activities for all ages and groups the partnership will deliver existing library services alongside expanded services such as a youth club supported by strong local community backing “This will provide the opportunity to pool our resources to offer a wide variety of inclusive services to the local community We would love to hear from anyone interested in being part of this exciting project.” To find out more of its plans and how to get involved, click here or email: Elly@youngealingfoundation.org.uk Online retail giant Amazon has donated hundreds of toys from its top ten toys list to Felix’s Multibank which will be given out to families in need between now and Christmas is part of The Multibank charity initiative founded in 2022 by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Amazon it says it has donated more than three million essential items to over 400,000 families in Wales The multibank previously received 2,500 backpacks worth £30 each filled with essential back-to-school items when schools started in September chief operating officer at The Felix Project said: “Redistributing such sought-after items to families will not only be transformational for a child on Christmas Day but should also alleviate some of the pressure parents and carers feel to spend money they don’t have helping to bring joy and make a huge difference.” Mr Dorsett said: “We recently found 1 in 4 Londoners regularly struggle to feed their families Home > More community-run libraries proposed Community groups and volunteers will have the chance to run their local libraries as Ealing Council’s cabinet agreed last night to move forward with plans to increase the number of community-managed libraries Building on the success of the 4 libraries in Northfields, West Ealing, Perivale and Hanwell which have been managed by community groups since 2020 the council believes that the following libraries should also be community-managed: The community groups would be given start-up funding to shape the services they want to offer in their local library The buildings will continue to be maintained by the council IT equipment and support would also be provided by the council but the libraries would be run by community groups and their volunteers Community-managed libraries must continue to offer activities such as reading groups baby and toddler sessions and craft workshops Many of the existing community libraries have also introduced activities including youth clubs social events and school holiday activities if the libraries were to be run by the community the council’s staff working in them would be moved to roles in other libraries in the borough Acton Town Hall, Northolt and Southall Library at the Dominion Centre, which are undergoing a £900,000 improvement programme — will remain operated by the council Community-run libraries would save £134,000 a year for the next 3 years – supporting the council’s approach to using its limited resources more effectively by working with residents and giving communities the opportunity to get more involved in creating and running local services It was agreed at the cabinet meeting (Wednesday 20 November) that Young Ealing Foundation will manage Greenford Library Because it was previously agreed in 2019 that Wood End Library in Greenford would transfer to community management the Cabinet councillors agreed that it would now invite proposals from community organisations to run Wood End Library the council’s cabinet member for thriving communities said: “We know how important libraries are to people of all ages and we want everyone to have access to vibrant and inviting libraries in their neighbourhoods we are facing financial challenges and must find ways to save money while protecting our library service I’ve seen how the community-run libraries set up in 2020 are thriving The groups and volunteers put their heart and soul into running those libraries There’s a huge range on offer from knit and natter sessions or baby rhyme time to benefits and legal advice and English language classes.” The council will consult with residents on proposals for Northolt Leisure and Jubilee Gardens libraries to become community managed before a final decision is made Details of the Cabinet meeting are available on our website A proposal by Ealing Council to extend control parking zones (CPZ) operating hours in nine areas across the borough including Ealing Broadway West Ealing and East Acton as well as introduce two new CPZs in Greenford have been met with anger from residents Labour-run Ealing Council says it wants to “make sure Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) are effective at prioritising resident parking and to encourage more people to travel actively and sustainably Ealing Council is proposing to extend the operating times “ It added: “CPZs that operate for 1 hour in the morning and in the afternoon were put in place to prevent all-day parking by non-residents the short times are difficult to enforce effectively and recent parking pressure surveys show that there is still significant parking pressure on many of the roads in these CPZ areas “Data also shows that over 30% of car journeys within the borough cover less than 2km which made easier by non-controlled parking zones goes against the council’s Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy to make Ealing carbon neutral by 2030.” Ealing Council said it is: “proposing a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in Greenford South and Greenford Town Centre to address high parking demand and improve local traffic  conditions.” Among the options the council has presented to residents living in the areas is to choose from 8am-8pm 8am-6pm and a free text box to choose other times or no times one local said: “I’ve parked in the unrestricted times and the roads are clear and plenty of spaces (eg I use them for shopping for my business and family I simply will no longer support local businesses and drive further out or shop online Less foot traffic will kill off small businesses.” Another commented: “This is about paying traffic wardens to police short hours!” One resident said they would support extended hours they said: “Unfortunately lots of people drive when they could walk or cycle short distances and there is too much traffic on the roads – the proposal is a stick rather than a carrot to try to reduce car usage The council need revenue to fund their services – and this policy will increase their revenue (and so stop the need for higher council tax) Residents in Greenford have also set up a petition over plans to introduce CPZ Petition organiser Rupinder Sehmi said: “As a resident of the affected area I am strongly opposed to Ealing Council’s proposal to introduce a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in Greenford South and Greenford Town Centre The decision is not only unnecessary but also threatens to cause significant harm to our community.” In a statement attacking the CPZ plans for Greenford Ealing Conservatives said: “Thousands of Greenford residents may soon be forced to pay hundreds of pounds annually just to park outside their own homes under controversial new Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) proposals by Ealing Council an overwhelming 93% of residents rejected a similar CPZ plan the Labour-run council has resurrected the proposals seemingly ignoring the clear voice of the community The revived plans cover two areas encompassing much of Greenford: Greenford South CPZ and Greenford Town Centre CPZ Some residents affected by these proposals live as far as a 20-minute walk from Greenford Broadway sparking questions about the necessity and fairness of the zones an Ealing Council spokesperson said: “Ealing Council is proposing to extend the operating time for nine Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) in the borough to more effectively prioritise resident parking “The council hopes that by extending the CPZ’s operational hours it will help reduce the negative impact of congestion and air pollution by encouraging more people to walk “The council is working on a new transport strategy and will be gathering resident’s views on transport and travel to develop plans to address these issues  It is also asking the community to work with them to change the way they park to help make the borough a cleaner Lavin's Bar Granted New Licence Despite Neighbours' Objections Bid to Stop Ealing Cricket Club Licence Extension Fails Southall Cash and Carry Fined for Safety Violations Southall Shop Licence Revoked After Illicit Tramadol Found New Licence for Hanwell Shop That Sold to Street Drinkers Local Costcutter Found Selling Laughing Gas Canisters Southall Newsagent Has Alcohol Licence Revoked Southall Shop Licence Revoked After Illicit Viagra Found Cheatmeals Gets Late Licence Despite Officers' Objections Punchy Display from Lawyer at Tiger Bay Licence Panel Hanwell Off Licence Banned from Selling Alcohol Pub Where Man Was Fatally Stabbed Cleared to Reopen Sign up for our weekly Ealing newsletter A Greenford supermarket has lost its licence to sell alcohol after it was found that employees were violating licensing conditions by selling alcohol outside of the permitted times Northwest Supermarket [also known as Maxxi Food Centre] however the committee found a serious breach of licence Deputy Mayor of Ealing Councillor Anthony Kelly noticed people walking in and out of the shop with bags of alcohol after 11pm despite the licensing conditions prohibiting this After reporting this suspected breach of conditions a Noise Nuisance Officer from Ealing Council began monitoring the shop he witnessed several instances of the supermarket selling alcohol after legal hours officers observed four people hanging around the supermarket behaving in a way that they suspected them to be drug or alcohol users One officer was then sold two cans of beer at 11:15pm and the shop was found to have broken the Prevention of Crime and Disorder licensing objective officers believed that it would encourage people to travel long distances to buy alcohol and as a result may lead to crime and disorder in the area Director of Northwest Supermarket Ltd claimed he did not know licensing conditions were being breached Licensing Officer Shane Elliot said he did not feel the director was “as naive as he was claiming to be” the legal representation for the premises requested a suspension of the licence rather than a revocation These included a lockable cabinet and shutters for alcohol and beer and the locking of alcohol cabinets outside of licensed hours He also reminded the committee that the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) would be replaced due to the previous DPS [at the time of the breach] leaving the country Shane Elliott did not feel the proposals were suitable “I don’t think what is being proposed … is proportionate to the contraventions that have been going on for this period of time “It is seeming like the responsibility is being pushed from Mr Alton himself “It is evident to me that there is no observation of the licensing objectives Nothing here I’ve heard today gives me confidence that … they can uphold the licensing objectives.” Philip James Lynch - Local Democracy Reporter A 10 year battle by a 83-year-old senior citizen to improve safety for pedestrians on Greenford Road in Greenford has seen traffic lights replace a zebra crossing after years of dangerous incidents occurring has been battling for improvements after her husband Bobby was nearly hit by a car being driven through the former zebra crossing in 2014 The crossing links nearby Cowgate Estate with schools a local community centre and the British Legion Mrs Riley has been active in getting Ealing Council and Transport for London to replace the zebra crossing with traffic lights and has collected many thousands of signatures to raise awareness of the need for the change The new traffic lights crossing finally opened just before Christmas on 19 December 2024 Mrs Riley said that after a tireless decade of campaigning: “I’m delighted we can finally feel safe crossing this road.” Central Greenford Councillor Aysha Raza helped to support Mrs Riley and her husband The Royal Mail collection office at the Hawthorne Centre on Elmgrove Road From Saturday, 9 November 2024, residents will need to travel to a new collection point in Greenford to pick up any missed parcels or items This change means that customers who miss a delivery will now need to collect it from the Harrow Delivery Office at Auriol Drive The aim of relocating the service to a nearby larger facility is to provide more modern and suitable facilities for postal staff Royal Mail will continue to leave a “Something for you” card after a missed delivery which provides instructions for arranging a redelivery or collecting items in person it’s essential to bring the “Something for you” card and appropriate ID Customers can also use the card to check any additional information online For the latest updates on opening hours and services, visit Royal Mail’s website Residents across Ealing will be protesting outside Ealing Council’s Perceval House civic centre on Tuesday (10 December 2024) to raise  concerns over a proposal from the council to extend control parking zones (CPZ) operating hours in nine areas across the borough including Ealing Broadway West Ealing and East Acton as well as introduce two new CPZs in Greenford The protest outside Perceval House from 5pm will take place prior to a full Ealing Council meeting at 7pm in which two residents will be asking questions about the plans at the meeting The first question from Christina Akubeze to Councillor Paul Driscoll Cabinet Member for Climate Action asks: “The proposed CPZs in Greenford are unfair will cause hardship for residents and businesses and are unneeded There is significant opposition to the proposal in the local community Will the council reconsider the CPZ proposal listen to the community and focus on resolving the real causes of congestion?” The second question from Minni Dogra to Councillor Driscoll asks: “Will the Council treat the CPZ Consultations as a preliminary public engagement exercise and immediately arrange local meetings and workshops for residents to consider any forms or options of parking restrictions which they consider more suitable for their own streets.” Another petition has been set-up by another group of concerned Greenford locals on the council’s ePetition website Ealing Liberal Democrat Councillor Connie Hersch spokesperson for crime said: “Ealing Liberal Democrats believe that this consultation is unfair and biased We would like to see it rerun with all the options fairly laid out including leaving the hours as they are rather than the skewed preference to extending the hours.” “These measures are anti-car measures that discriminate against people who rely on cars like older people families with children and small businesses/traders.” “The revived plans cover two areas encompassing much of Greenford: Greenford South CPZ and Greenford Town Centre CPZ sparking questions about the necessity and fairness of the zones.” West London is ‘in full swing’ since opening in mid-2024 The new dealership reports that its comprehensive Service and Parts offerings are now fully operational for truck operators Relocating from its previous Park Royal site HTC Greenford is the latest development within the HTC Group which has nine further dealerships around London and the Home Counties HTC Heathrow remains as the local main DAF Truck Centre for Sales and Service The investment at Greenford results in a brand-new workshop and offices to support HTC Greenford’s DAF Sales A key benefit to truck operators is the new location’s proximity of just half-a-mile from the A40 trunk road and close to the M40 and M25 motorways HTC Greenford is three times larger than the former Park Royal site A state-of-the-art workshop boasts 18 full-length truck bays (including ATF bays) two lift-bed brake testers and a tachograph centre The investment also means considerably enhanced Service support for truck operators Increased Parts stockholding ensures better availability and faster deliveries Attention has been paid to creating an exceptional working environment for employees with large rest / kitchen areas and substantial HTC Greenford is also very much ready for the transition to EV operations with infrastructure being installed in line with all 34 DAF Electric Truck Centres around the UK DAF Dealer network A total of nine IMI Level-3 trained DAF Technicians are also employed at HTC Greenford and ready to support EV operators immediately Four additional DAF Truck Technician roles have also been created with plans for further employment opportunities elsewhere in the business operators have responded enthusiastically to the new location and we are now in full swing,” says David Codd strategically located near key transport links represents a significant investment in providing a seamless one-stop-shop experience for our operators a dedicated vehicle wash pit / steam clean area and a fully optimised parts department we have designed this site to maximise vehicle uptime and efficiency “By working closely with the DAF optimisation team we have ensured that our parts operation is streamlined to support faster servicing and repairs modern reception and waiting areas reflect our commitment to delivering an excellent customer experience We’ve not only built a state-of-the-art facility for customers but also created an outstanding working environment for our team.” You must be logged in to post a comment including those in areas of Ealing closest to Harrow are set to escalate next week over a dispute regarding union recognition Approximately 40 parking services workers employed by council-owned Greener Ealing Ltd have been striking since late August The dispute centers on their employer’s refusal to recognize their long-term union for negotiations regarding pay and other work-related matters These workers were initially employed by Serco before being transferred to Greener Ealing Ltd earlier this year Their roles differ significantly from the rest of Greener Ealing’s waste management workforce which has represented them for over a decade Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “It is disgraceful that a Labour council is refusing to recognise these workers’ right to be represented by their long-term union. Councillors’ excuses that Greener Ealing is responsible for this dispute when it is completely owned by the council will not wash Our members have been betrayed by Ealing’s elected politicians and Unite is supporting them 100 per cent in their strike action.” who previously served as the deputy leader of Ealing council had supported the workers in their campaign to end outsourcing before being elected to parliament She had promised improved working conditions under council employment but she is now declining to support the workers’ push for Unite’s recognition who met with Unite during the campaign to end outsourcing is not addressing their requests for union recognition in negotiations with Greener Ealing The workers have expressed frustration over Ealing council’s decision to use agency labor during the strike which they view as an attempt to undermine their industrial action Temporary staff were hired before the strikes began and at least four additional agency workers were brought in during the first round of strikes The initial strike lasted from 27 August to 18 September while a second phase began on 7 October and will continue until 3 November This strike is expected to cause significant disruption to on-street parking including monitoring of residential streets requiring permits and council car parks Further strike dates will be announced if the conflict remains unresolved Unite regional officer Lui D’Cunha said: “Ealing Council’s broken promises and dirty tricks have only strengthened our members’ resolve This dispute will continue to escalate and strikes will not end until Greener Ealing our members’ chosen union is recognised.” In response, a spokesperson for Ealing Council stated: “We are disappointed that Unite are leading on industrial action in our parking service So far the impact has been minimal with very little disruption to normal services We have put measures in place to ensure that residents aren’t impacted during industrial action and would advise drivers to follow restrictions as normal or they could face being issued with a penalty charge notice.” Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown along with Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan visited a Greenford depot of The Felix Project on Tuesday (23 July 2024) to launch the charity’s new multibank which is aiming to provide more than 400,000 surplus essential goods to 40,000 families across London over the next 12 months The service aims to help people with essentials including baby products cleaning goods and bedding donated by companies including Amazon and other businesses The London launch expands on the multibank network which is co-founded by Mr Brown and Amazon then Wigan in Greater Manchester in 2023 and earlier this year in Swansea To date 3 million essential goods have been delivered to help over 400,000 families The project is being supported by the Mayor of London who has committed £250,000 to help with running costs for the London site with funding also provided through the Multibank Fund which was established with £1 million of seed funding from Amazon and Comic Relief The Felix Project said: “Every day The Felix Project is helping to provide healthy and nutritious meals to people in need across London For those on low incomes all items are a struggle to afford from toiletries and cleaning products to bedding and other household goods.” Ms Hill added: “Thanks to this incredible partnership Felix’s Multibank will be able to ensure our network of community organisations can provide more of the things people need and just as importantly prevent perfectly usable items from going to waste.” Gordon Brown said: “As I go round the country I find too many children growing up in homes without heating kitchens without kitchen utensils and bathrooms without soap Having gained experience from the benefits to families of our Multibanks in Scotland the North West of England and Wales we are delighted now to work with The Felix Project who have such a strong reputation for doing good in the capital.” said: “By funding Felix’s first Multibank in London we will help those who need it most by providing essentials including baby clothes food and toiletries all in one place.” UK Country Manager for Amazon said: “Since 2020 we have supported The Felix Project’s mission to fight food waste and hunger with more than 10 million meals as well vans and drivers to transport food to Londoners in need every week we will help many more vulnerable families across London by providing surplus essentials from Amazon and other businesses to those who need them most.” A serious assault took place in Greenford on Wednesday “On 25/09/2024 a serious assault took place on Whitton Avenue East (Greenford Road bus stop) at approximately 10:55am “My dad was violently attacked by a male stranger of black ethnicity We are seeking any witnesses who may have seen the incident or have any information that could help identify the perpetrator “If you were in the area at the time or have any relevant details “To the driver of the silver car that stopped by the bus stop You may have important information regarding an assault that took place “I would like to thank you for stopping Your actions may have saved my dad’s life during a terrible assault.” A spokesperson for the Met Police told Harrow Online: “Police were called at approximately 11:25hrs on Wednesday, 25 September to reports of a man assaulted by another man in Greenford “No arrests; enquiries into the circumstances continue.” Anyone who may have information that could assist the police investigation is urged to call 101 or contact the Met Police on ‘X’ @MetCC information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Industrial service provider ERIKS has strengthened a collaboration with Transport for London (TfL) through the opening of a new engineering workshop in Greenford dedicated solely to servicing TfL’s traction motors enhances operational efficiency while supporting TfL’s wider goals of delivering measurable social value in the communities it serves Designed to meet TfL’s specific requirements the Greenford facility has more than doubled its production capacity ensuring more efficient maintenance of the traction motors that power the trains in London’s Tube network.  commented: "This facility represents a significant milestone in our partnership with TfL It not only enables us to deliver enhanced support for the capital’s transport network but also reflects our dedication to making a positive impact through local employment and education By offering high-quality jobs and paid training opportunities we are building a sustainable workforce that will benefit the area for years to come." You’ve now reached your monthly limit of news stories Register for free to unlock unlimited access to all of our news coverage as well as premium content including opinion As the nation comes together for Remembrance Sunday on 10 November 2024 and Armistice Day on Monday 11 November 2024 residents across Ealing will gather to commemorate and show their respect to those who fought for the country in war and those who died in their fight for freedom parades and services to honour Remembrance Day will be taking place at three towns across Ealing at 11am Councillors and leaders from Ealing Labour Ealing Liberal Democrats and Ealing Conservative political parties will be attending the various events will attend the service and parade at Ealing Green War Memorial which is located in front of Pitzhanger Manor by Walpole Park Proceeding start with a two minute silence at 11am Other dignitaries attending include The King’s representative Deputy Lieutenant Richard Kornicki and religious leaders There are also services in Greenford town and also Southall town the local branch of the Royal British Legion will march to Greenford War Memorial from its headquarters in Oldfield Lane South for a public service at 11am will attend along with Councillor Louise Brett deputy leader and cabinet member for safe and genuinely affordable homes residents will gather at the Southall War Memorial at The Green,Southall at 10:45am Councillor Hitesh Tailor will attend along with council cabinet member for decent living incomes Councillor Peter Mason said: “This is an important time in the national calendar for us to all come together to pause and remember all those who have lost their lives in war It is also a time for us to give thanks to those who fought for our freedom By coming together at memorials across our borough we recommit ourselves to never forget the huge sacrifices made by others.” Councillor Gary Malcolm leader of Ealing Liberal Democrats said: “Remembrance Sunday is an opportunity for the many communities in Ealing to come together to remember the sacrifice of those who have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life We will also remember those who lost their lives in wars however recent or in our past.” There will be also be a two-minute silence taking place outside Ealing Town Hall on Armistice Day (Monday 11/11) at 11am and residents are invited to attend Greystar launches the first-of-its-kind 3D viewing experience at Greenford Quay Build to Rent Home > Start 2025 by recycling your Christmas tree Although many of your Christmas trees may not have been up for long you can plan to help give it a new life after the decorations come down – by sending it for recycling Between Monday 6 January to Friday 24 January 2025 you can simply leave your tree at the front edge of your property as part of your kerbside collection Most tree collections will happen on the same days as your rubbish (black bin) schedules on alternating weeks — check the council’s rubbish and recycling collections page for details and trunks should not exceed 20cm in diameter Alternatively, drop your tree at Greenford Reuse and Recycling Centre in Greenford Road (you will need to pre-book an appointment online using the council’s website); or at one of the designated parks and open spaces across the borough – you can see a list of these locations below If you live in a flat or use a communal bin service you will have to take your real tree to one of these outdoor drop-off locations You can do this until Friday 24 January 2025 you are asked to only place them in the designated areas and to make sure they do not block access A 32-year-old man has been found guilty at Inner London Crown Court of the murder of Bajram Luli who was discovered with stab wounds at Sudbury Heights Avenue in Greenford on 11 March 2024 and died shortly afterwards in hospital Ealing was arrested on 21 March 2024 on suspicion of murder and was charged on 22 March 2024 with murder and possession of an offensive weapon The two had been involved in a dispute over drugs and Manda claimed he attacked 27-year-old Barjam in self-defence in fear for his own life Metropolitan Police officers investigated CCTV footage and discovered that the attack was unprovoked said: “The investigation team worked long and hard to locate footage of this incident that helped disprove Sabin Mandas’s claims of self-defence.” DI Guttridge added: “This was an unprovoked attack and Manda will now face many years in prison to consider the consequences of his actions I can only hope his conviction brings some comfort to Bajram’s family.” Manda will be sentenced at the same court on 11 October 2024 Figures show nearly 8,000 tickets issued last year Parking Information Greenford Road Hotspot For Parking Tickets ActonW3.com, ChiswickW4.com and EalingToday.co.uk A busy road in Ealing is one of the worst in the UK for penalty charge notices according to figures obtained by a national newspaper As previously reported most of the tickets are given out for stopping on the Greenford Road/Otter Road yellow box junction driving in the bus lanes and stopping on loading bays and the taxi rank It's the fourth worst road in the UK according to the Mirror report - with Chiswick High Road topping the list According to the figures uncovered under the Freedom of Information Act drivers in the UK were hit with nearly eight million tickets last year — one every four seconds giving an income of £270 million for councils (July 13) revealed that most of the worst roads for tickets in 2012-2013 were in Greater London with council bosses blaming the Olympics for making parking even harder The offending roads according to the report were as follows: Hounslow Council - Chiswick High Road - 13,132 tickets issued - £634,704 in fines Croydon Council - Cherry Orchard Road - 6,430 tickets - £410,941 Ealing Council - Greenford Road - 7,982 tickets - £407,125 Waltham Forest Council - Hoe Street - 7,246 tickets - £376,076 Westminster City Council - Great Marlborough St - 6,021 tickets - £358,775 "Our priority is to keep traffic moving and keeping bus lanes and yellow box junctions clear during operating hours reduces congestion "We do warn motorists who drive or park irresponsibly that they may face a fine Any surplus money generated from PCNs can only be used for specific activities such as paying for Freedom Passes for the over 60s and on improvements to roads and pavements." Fatal Greenford Stabbing Caught on CCTV Arrest Made in Haven Green Rape Investigation Lib Dems Call for Reopening of Ealing and Southall Police Stations Woman Sexually Assaulted on Tube Between Greenford and Perivale Prolific Hanwell and West Ealing Shoplifters Locked Up The man who stabbed Bajram Luli to death in Greenford earlier this year has been given a life sentence whose address had previously been given as Popes Lane in Ealing had already been found guilty of murder at a hearing at the Inner London Crown Court last month The court had been told that Manda had become involved in a dispute over drugs with Mr Luli who was from Edgware at around 5.30pm on 11 March on Sudbury Heights Avenue during which he inflicted knife wounds which ultimately proved to be fatal Manda went ‘off the grid’ for ten days saying he was scared of retribution He had claimed after his arrest that he had acted in self defence but CCTV evidence was found by detectives which proved this not to be the case and that the attack was unprovoked which was also held at the Inner London Crown Court This site remains committed to providing local community news and public interest journalism Articles such as the one above are integral to what we do We aim to feature as much as possible on local societies community-based initiatives and even helping people find missing pets We've always done that and won't be changing the readership that these stories generates is often below that needed to cover the cost of producing them Our financial resources are limited and the local media environment is intensely competitive so there is a constraint on what we can do We are therefore asking our readers to consider offering financial support to these efforts Any money given will help support community and public interest news and the expansion of our coverage in this area All payments are made through a secure web site One-off donations are also appreciated. 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