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Parking Charge Notice

Boring I know, but anyone recommend someone an expert in this field?Used to be Richard in Chiswick It’s an absolute pee take, with non answering email addresses, automated phone calls, etc etc!!

Peter Yale ● 1224d4 Comments ● 1221d

Britain's bobbies need get back to basics, watchdog tells police to patrol streets, solve burglaries

Quelle surprise!We all know that the PC Lefty Liberal Wokes have been controlling the Plod narrative for some time.That's working well isn't it?     😂

Rosco White ● 1225d17 Comments ● 1221d

Parking Charge Notice

Boring I know, but anyone recommend someone an expert in this field?Used to be Richard in Chiswick It’s an absolute pee take, with non answering email addresses, automated phone calls, etc etc!!

Peter Yale ● 1224d0 Comments ● 1224d

Parking Charge Notice

Boring I know, but anyone recommend someone an expert in this field?Used to be Richard in Chiswick It’s an absolute pee take, with non answering email addresses, automated phone calls, etc etc!!

Peter Yale ● 1224d0 Comments ● 1224d

Ealing Borough Has Outer London's Highest Rates of Asthma

Life threatening bad air in Ealing for asthma sufferers, and what's the air quality doing to the rest of us?http://www.ealingtoday.co.uk/default.asp?section=community&link=http://neighbournet.com/server/common/ldrseanhs013.htm

Paul James ● 1226d13 Comments ● 1224d

Victoria Hall update

The rumour is the Council has abandoned the plans to turn Ealing town hall into a boutique hotel and has parted company with its preferred developer, Mastcraft. There will be a debate about it at next Tuesday’s council meeting.However, the council has spent £3million of our money pushing this vanity project and it’s not clear if the £350,000 indemnity promised to Mastcraft if the hotel wasn’t built will be paid.Little wonder there’s no money for services.

Simon Hayes ● 1227d4 Comments ● 1225d

Low traffic neighbourhoods stripped of government funding.

https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4116023/low-traffic-neighbourhoods-excluded-round-active-travel-fundingLow traffic neighbourhoods will no longer be able to be created using government money, as Downing Street pledges to end the war on motorists. Not going to be popular with minority transport users.

N V Brooks ● 1245d26 Comments ● 1227d

Warren Farm-going through the motions

The latest edition of “Around Ealing” has been sent to my inbox. It reports that the results of the consultation on Warren Farm have now been published on the council’s website. 1,520 people responded. Around Ealing has quoted Peter Mason: “The results show that the space is valued by many local people in Southall, Hanwell and beyond and that there are a range of different opinions and views on the future of the site.“We can see that that many people want to see the rich nature and biodiversity of the site protected in the future, but we also see calls for new sports facilities from across the community as well.“A whole decade has passed with young people missing the opportunity to play football, cricket and other field sports on the Warren Farm Sports Ground. We need to make sure that the sports players of tomorrow have that chance”However, if you do go to the Ealing website and bother to read the consultation (it’s quite short) it states that only 171 of those respondents thought it should be “rejuvenated as a community sports facility”. Bizarrely, in the consultation there was this question: “What type of sports provision is needed for the Hanwell & Southall areas?”  How curious.Next to the responses to that particular question, the following two points are made:*A swimming pool and a leisure centre are widely requested, however these relate mainly to the closure of Gurnell Leisure Centre. Residents ask for a new provision with swimming and other facilities for the area but not on the grounds of Warren Farm*Many responses refer to preserving Warren Farm as a nature reserve and not utilising the land for sports facilities. Warren Farm is currently actively used for walking, running and relaxation -residents ask to improve the paths and maintain them well.So while the request from the community seems to be for the return of their swimming pool, Peter Mason has decided they really want field sports. Why did they bother?

Terry Freestone ● 1534d10 Comments ● 1227d

Twyford Court -- Need your support

Hi FolksWe need your support if you can - need sensible objections and/or harrassment/ skirmishing action of the planning dept for a local planning application to Twyford Court.The matter is urgent - we're in contact with the Planning Officer - she is writing her Officer's Report as we speak and it looks like the proposal will be approved. This is really hard for us to understand, and to accept. So there are only days left - we are fighting to the finish line, marshalling our support and so we turn to you. We need Volume.Twyford Court (W3 9QE) on Twyford Avenue is close to Ealing Common and within the Creffield Conservation Area (CCA). It's a really lovely 1930's long two-storey building which manages to complement & totally fit in with the surrounding Edwardian & late Victorian streetscape. It has long & sleek flowing lines - it makes you smile when you look at it - you could say the designer of this building was talented. Twyford Court is singled out for significant praise in CCA Appraisal of 2007 (see below at the end of this post).It houses 16 decent sized 2-bedroom flats, with a variety of long-term residents - from young families to hard working professionals to older people - one of the residents has just this week given birth to a new baby, many people work from home, some are retired, etc. It has small but very pleasant gardens at front & back which are used extensively by the residents especially in the summer months.The proposal (230905FUL) is to add a third floor above the building to provide 5 one-bed & studio flats.https://pam.ealing.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=RR3VHPJMKHU00&activeTab=summaryIt will raise the height of the existing walls and provide a flat-top roof with balconies & dormers at the front. This will destroy the look of the building and turn it from sleek & harmonious & well-designed into stumpy, out of character & ugly. The word "naff" comes to mind - there are many more clinical decriptions of this heresy in the objections. This is harmful to an Ealing heritage asset.The proposal will significantly overlook the patios & gardens to the rear destroying the existing residents' privacy and will look directly across into the large classroom windows of the Japanese School London. At the front the balconies (where there are currently none within the CCA) will overlook the street and the children passing by every day, as well as into the windows across the street many of which are private bedrooms.There will be living rooms & kitchens above bedrooms below.They are proposing putting bike sheds for 39 bicycles in the rear garden turning a pleasant & much loved garden into a parking lot.There's much more ...If the proposal is approved by planning, once the works start it will be absolute hell for the existing residents. Building works with demolition then tons of banging & hammering, dust & all that goes with such works - will be going on directly above their heads - within inches. Ealing Planning will simply say "this is not a material planning consideration" - but then who at the council will give consideration to the existing residents, to existing residents of London Borough of Ealing? The answer is Nobody - in this way Planning just wash their hands of it, like Pontius Pilate.But what about the baby, the people working from home, the older residents? "Not a material planning consideration" This is a disgrace.You will see there are many objections on the council webpage for this proposal and not a single 'neutral' or 'supports'. Many really good objections covering all the bases. Now what we need is VOLUME. A Tidal Wave!I have nothing against "modern" I'm all for sensible development when it is needed but this is too much - and all for 5 poky 1-bed & studio flats?It makes no sense. But planning will approve it anyway.Unless we raise a stink. People Power - spread the word - get your objections in - call the planning officer.No ranting please - outraged is ok - sensible objections - firm & to the point.And I look foward to inviting you all to the celebration if & when the application is quashed - due to the tidal wave of people-power and their actions.You know that song "I fought the Law and the - Law Won" -- by the Clash?Well if we win we will sing: "We fought the Council and - We Won"Thanks for listening.Now Go Get 'Em. (Please)Steven-----Creffield Conservation Area (CCA) Appraisal -- March 2007 Not a massive document but depsite having a great deal to cover, it still manages to find space to single out Twyford Court with the following comments:-- Twyford Court is a handsome lowrise 1930s set of flats in a toned down Art Deco style. While the designer did not take architectural cues from the surrounding buildings, the quality of the design and respect showed for the surroundings means that it does enhance the area.-- Due to its later vintage and individual style, this building stands out from the rows of Edwardian houses in Creffield. However, it also stands as an example of how such differences in appearance do not necessarily result in a jarring visual effect or a loss of character in the area. This building’s low-rise design and soft tones add to the rich suburban mix.

Steven Pawlyk ● 1236d11 Comments ● 1227d

anna jedrkowiak

Reading about her murder and the socalled parents who deliberately beat their toddler to an agonising death, can anyone think of a reason for not bringing back the death penalty?

Mark Taha ● 1233d25 Comments ● 1229d

More unfavourable publicity for our cR(p council

In bed with developers who are marketing overseas first, who'd have thought eh?https://www.standard.co.uk/homesandproperty/property-news/acton-regeneration-residents-clash-developers-ealing-council-skyscrapers-b1084518.html

Peter King ● 1235d1 Comments ● 1234d

Haven Green now fully open to the public....

...... sort of. The fencing around the area behind the cab office has been removed and the area is open. The only problem is that the grass is tall enough to hide a lion or two and so is still not available to the council's tax payers. Hopefully its just rewilding May instead of even more incompetence from Mason and the other clowns.

Peter King ● 1239d41 Comments ● 1235d

Cabinet Reshuffle Takes Place at Ealing Council

The deckchairs have been reshuffled and there's more of the same old tired councillors being promoted. If the Tories nationally have lost the plot, what about this collection of chancers?

Peter King ● 1240d2 Comments ● 1240d

Dead dog photo

Not sure what sick bar steward found it ok to post but does anyone know how we can get it taken down?Outrageous. Somewhere editing/in control of a website should know better.

Simon Wycombe ● 1261d33 Comments ● 1246d

Building London's sustainable and inclusive future.

I'm sure we'll all be cock a hoop when we learn about the far reaching decisions made on our behalf and without public consultation. PLENTY of non-public "consultation" though, if you read on.....  Building London's sustainable and inclusive future.London boroughs are set to unveil a list of key infrastructure projects needed to secure "a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable" future for the capital.The London Infrastructure Framework will be officially unveiled at UKREiiF 2023 – the UK's real estate investment and infrastructure forum - in Leeds later today.The framework, which has been developed with the boroughs by the economic consultancy Metro Dynamics and through close working with the Greater London Authority and Transport for London, will promote more efficient planning and delivery of infrastructure and enable a more united pan-London voice to support projects in accessing funding.London Councils' Executive Member for London's Future: Business, Economy and Culture, Cllr Elizabeth Campbell, said: "By setting out boroughs' agreed priorities and the exciting range of development opportunities across the capital, the London infrastructure framework will drive investment towards where it will make the most difference."But alongside this new framework, we are also calling for a new devolution deal for the capital to support boroughs' ambitions around growth and infrastructure. Letting boroughs keep more proceeds from locally driven growth would help us secure investment for these strategic projects and bring benefits not only to Londoners but the UK economy as a whole.    "Boroughs are more determined than ever to work with each other and with our partners in City Hall and central government, as well as with private investors. Together we can secure the infrastructure London needs to thrive in the coming years and maximise its contribution to the UK's economic well-being."

Rosco White ● 1249d12 Comments ● 1246d

Council Plans to Give Away 1,000 Bikes in Southall.

Of course there's no reasoning or influence whatsoever on why Southall is The Chosen One ....... 😂

Rosco White ● 1247d8 Comments ● 1246d

Bathroom fitters

Am looking for a bathroom fitter for my flat in Acton.  If anyone has any recs please, I'd be really grateful.Thanks in advance

Danielle Fox ● 1249d2 Comments ● 1246d

Join Our Team: Become a Community Representative at Action West London

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?Do you believe in empowering people to improve their lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity that might just be perfect for you! Action West London, a dynamic charity committed to addressing social exclusion, is seeking a Community Representative to join our dedicated Board of Trustees.About Action West LondonAction West London (AWL) is a respected charity that has been serving the local community for over 20 years. Our mission is to help disadvantaged individuals, particularly those facing social and economic exclusion, to change their lives through employment, education, and enterprise. Our work spans several key areas including supporting young people at risk, assisting job seekers, aiding refugees, and providing educational and training opportunities.The RoleAs a Community Representative on our Board of Trustees, you will play a crucial role in guiding the strategic direction of AWL. You will bring your local knowledge, insights, and passion to the table, helping us to make decisions that best serve our community.Your primary responsibilities will include:• Providing a voice for the local community in board meetings• Helping to shape the strategic direction of the charity• Collaborating with other trustees to oversee the charity's governance• Assisting in the development and implementation of AWL's policies and goals• Advocating for AWL within your networksWhat We're Looking ForWe welcome applications from individuals who are committed to our mission and have a deep understanding of the community we serve. You should have:• A strong connection to and understanding of the West London community• A passion for social change and a belief in the power of employment, education, and enterprise to transform lives• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach• Integrity, independence, and good judgementPrevious experience in a similar role would be beneficial but is not essential. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who can bring diverse perspectives to our board.Why Join UsServing as a trustee for AWL offers the unique opportunity to make a significant impact in your community. You will:• Gain valuable experience in leadership, strategic planning, and charity governance• Have the opportunity to influence the direction of a respected local charity• Work alongside a dedicated team of trustees and staff members• Be at the forefront of effecting social change in West LondonApply TodayJoin us in making a difference. If you believe in the power of community action and want to be a part of a team that's transforming lives in West London, we want to hear from you!For more information on how to apply, please visit our website at www.actionwestlondon.org.uk or email us at gary.buckley@actionwestlondon.org.ukPlease note, this is a voluntary role. However, reasonable expenses will be covered. The closing date for applications is May 31st.Action West London is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.Together, we can create positive change in West London. Apply today to become a Community Representative on our Board of Trustees. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Action West London ● 1248d0 Comments ● 1248d

Reward offered for cat missing north of Gunnersbury Park

This is Zaina who has been gone for over three weeks now.
See more details on PetsReunited https://www.petsreunited.com/ealing/ealing/lost/cats/lost-female-persian-cat/rrcwm3c2

Alison Howard ● 1250d0 Comments ● 1250d

Ealing council gets a mention in the Sub Standard

They've finally caught on to the cancellation of the rebuild of Perceval House - https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/ealing-council-perceval-house-plans-tower-retrofit-b1080172.html#. No need to worry though, the plans for a slightly smaller monstrosity opposite Ealing Broadway station have been announced. Hopefully donut Khan will put a block on this disaster

Peter King ● 1255d2 Comments ● 1254d