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e-scooters are coming to Ealing

Whoopy do, can hardly wait. As with gaudy coloured hire bikes that are left anywhere, these little playthings will end up creating an eyesore and another trip hazard for residents. I was walking down Longfield Avenue last week when one of these scooters squeezed past me on a narrow pavement. The female rider couldn't have been any older than 15, no helmet and no prior warning she was coming. I've seen them on pavements, underground station platforms and occasionally on the road. I've seen them with two teenagers on one, parents with small children on them. Without enforcement, it's a no from me

peter king ● 1978d39 Comments ● 1944d

Labour 'death knell' for LTNs?

Originally posted by Russell Pearson on the ChiswickW4 forum:Paul Wheeler is on the ball re the mayor election, congestion, polls, the Labour Party, and the LCC. He’s a cycling campaigner and Labour activist and offers solutions. On the Labour Party he notes:“ A party transport policy dictated by covert groups of aggressive cyclists and well-heeled residents using emergency powers for their own ends is not a good look – and frankly a divisive distraction – for a progressive party motivated by social justice.”https://www.onlondon.co.uk/paul-wheeler-last-rites-for-the-covid-ltns/

N V Brooks ● 1962d32 Comments ● 1945d

Missing cat

Hello everyone. I have a missing cat. She was last seen on the 2nd of June in W73RA.She is very shy and generally scared of people. Bella is semi brown long haired cat and has been trimmed on the day before she went out and didn't return. If you see her around just let me know.God bless you and stay safe

Janna Mhanna ● 1949d0 Comments ● 1949d

Sadiq Khan's million pounds

Apparently the little twerp has increased his own PR budget to over £1m since he was elected in 2016. Whilst I realise there is a lot of work involved in making him look presentable and capable, can an increase of 50% be justified when he's been back cap in hand to the government for even more of our cash?

peter king ● 1950d1 Comments ● 1950d

Are Ealing, Hounslow and TfL conspiring?

Most LTN streets and former streets as well as distributor and main roads have been installed with basic road monitoring cables. installed by A-T-R Ltd of York St W1.However the nature or indeed the instigator of this survey seems to be rather clouded and so far to glean any information requires a Freedom of Information enquiry.  Enquiries to both LBH and LBE have so far resulted in no response whatsoever.All the installations in both Ealing and Brentford were at the same time.  But several streets in remaining LTNs that have had steep increases in local traffic levels just trying to get in and out of their neighbourhoods have been omitted.But it all points to TfL, who also do not wish to discuss " matters of internal confidential and commercial nature". Rather odd.However what kind of survey results will clickers get?South ealing Road still has road works causing disruption, currently additional resurfacing adding to that.Swyncome Avenue remains closed with no sign of the roadworks that would render it impassable in both directions.Windmill Roads 1 week closure now has signs saying 8 weeks at both locations.Several small streets like Trent Ave have had road closed signs with minuscule works which would never require closure. ROAD CLOSED signs all over South Ealing placed where there are no closure and incorrect as it's only from 8pm but causing all manner to traffic to deviate unnecessarily.Areas where road works are causing excessive and extensive delays and exacerbated by LTN blockades not having them temporarily removed to allow even local resident access.Yet the very reason for the removal of LTN 21 was for that very problem.It's either monumental incompetence by Highways executives or is it a deliberate bit of gerrymandering to create a false picture and maximise traffic problems?Either way with all this created disruption, it's simply not going to make any survey have and credibility or valid illustration.So have these authorities, smarting from the backlash now resorting to subversive tactics and collusion?

Raymond Havelock ● 1953d2 Comments ● 1951d

Swyncombe Avenue access to end

From Next Week no access from the Boston Manor Road end.This is cutting off the only shown direct route to Northfield Avenue those west of the "Big Bertha" roadblocks.

Leslie Bailey ● 1980d38 Comments ● 1954d

Under cover of Covid "Biggest Data grab in NHS history" - upload of all GP records to NHS Digital

UNLESS you opt out by deadline 23rd June using this link: https://www.civicmc.nhs.uk/files/2021/05/Opt-out-Form.pdf  all GP medical records in England (?& Wales) will be uploaded on 1st July to NHS Digital's database.https://www.theregister.com/2021/05/13/nhs_data_grab/:" 'Biggest data grab' in NHS history stuffs GP records into a central store for 'research' – and the time to opt out is now.The 55 million citizens of England will need to opt out of the involuntary scheme before it is introduced to prevent the entire history of their GP visits being slurped, campaigners told us. Opt-out forms are here [.docx]. We understand you will need to give this form to your GP practice before 23 June or your data held by your GP joins the central repository."

Una-Jane Winfield ● 1965d2 Comments ● 1957d

Travellers arrive on Ealing Common 21 July

After all the problems associated with the travellers residing on the Warwick Road section of Ealing Common, we now have an even bigger problem.A group of about 25 caravans arrived sometime late on 21 July and have taken up residence on Ealing Common itself. In the space of less than 48 hours, there are now numerous mountains of rubbish on the Common, one of which (from a safe distance) appears to include tree boughs (presumably ripped from trees on the Common). They are also 'understandably' driving across the Common from their caravans to get to the road, with no regard for people sunbathing/playing on the Common.With all the legal hoops the council have to go through to move them on, they will undoubtedly be there for many weeks. Research suggests that these are the same travellers that 'blighted' Norwood Green for many months.

Patricia McCarthy ● 3738d47 Comments ● 1958d

Refuse/Recycling collections

Does anyone know if there is a day’s delay re these collections as it was a Bank Holiday last Monday. Thanks

Bettina Margaret Thwaite ● 1962d6 Comments ● 1960d

Northfield Avenue incident

Incident in/near Northfield Avenue. Altenburg Avenue currently sealed off by police. At least one person sent to hospital by air ambulance.

David Marshall ● 1962d3 Comments ● 1961d

It's No Mow May

What a great idea - a bit too late for the excuse for some unfortunately - but we do need to think about how we look after the bees and other pollinating insects.  Growing plants that don't flower or lawns made out of plastic or concrete don't help much with the crisis faced by insects and wildlife.  Time to sow and grow something that the bees love.There's a lot more info here:https://www.plantlife.org.uk/everyflowercounts/

Philippa Bond ● 1987d21 Comments ● 1962d

Flat owners warning over rooftop developments

This is what will come - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57288485This follows a change in the law which makes it easier for freeholders to build up to two extra storeys on top of their buildings.

Fred Hunt ● 1964d2 Comments ● 1962d

MARKET - VINTAGE & RETRO - Trailfinders 6th June WITH FOOD PLAZA

A new market is in town with lots of stalls and a FOOD plaza.  Lovely atmosphere to roam and gaze at craft stalls and vintage stalls (some antiques too).  Plenty of parking on site.A new Market at Trailfinders Sports Ground.   Sunday 6th 11-4pm.www.trashandtreasuremarkets.comLots of stalls, food trucks, toilets, parking, buses E2/7/9/10 No.297A very pleasant stroll around and interesting stalls. C U THERE

Jools Lewis ● 1962d0 Comments ● 1962d

builder recommendation.

extensions

Jeremy Beckett ● 1963d0 Comments ● 1963d

Mayor Backs Ealing Council's Perceval House Decision

Quelle suprise eh? I bet our local MPs sister isn't too chuffed at him backing what was a Bellend driven project. Let's hope the final approval isn't given, it would be a victory for local democracy thrashed by this council.

peter king ● 1963d0 Comments ● 1963d

Individual skip permit

Hi all, I've ordered a hippo bag - which is basically a huge refuse bag that we'll put garden waste into (it's far more than the council will collect). The company collects the bag from the road. So in effect, it's taking up a space on the road as a skip would. I gather on the council website that skip permits are applied for by businesses who do the skip hire. Can one obtain a skip permit as an individual? Of course I could just put the bag on the road the night before collection - but I'm not sure whether that's 100% right. But maybe there is no option for me to 'book' a space on the road. Thanks.

Kevin Wilson ● 1968d9 Comments ● 1964d

Mass vaccination at Twickenham Stadium tomorrow

On Bank Holiday Monday, Twickenham Rugby Stadium will be turned into the biggest vaccination venue so far in North West London, covering residents of Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hammersmith & Fulham, Hounslow, Kensington & Chelsea and WestminsterUp to 15,000 vaccinations ready to be administered on the day both appointments and walk ins availableThis vaccination event, Let’s Tackle Covid, will give eligible residents (age 30+) the opportunity to have their first dose of the vaccination without delay. This is in response to an increase in the number of cases of coronavirus in the areaThe event will take place from 10am to 8pm on Monday 31 May at Twickenham StadiumAccording to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital who are organising the event the Pfizer vaccine will be used. For first dose only. It will take place in the open air but under coverIf you have one, remember to bring your NHS number with you. This makes registration faster if you have itSome car parking spaces are available at Rosebine Car Park (entry via A316/Chertsey Road).Disabled parking bays and pickup/drop-off points are located at Twickenham Stadium (entry via Rugby Road)Register for an appointment here:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-tackle-covid-surge-vaccination-event-registration-156925312835The full story:https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/about-us/news/massive-vaccination-twickenham-stadium-bank-holiday-monday

Angie Gray ● 1966d2 Comments ● 1965d

LTN21 to be removed today

Confirmed a little over an hour ago that LTN21 will be removed for the duration of the works on Swyncombe Avenue and only re implemented after a FULL consultation with affected residents. New leader of Ealing Council Peter Mason has said that he is neither a fan of Experimental Traffic Orders nor of implementing closures without consultation.Only LTN21 is currently affected all others LTNs are under review.

N V Brooks ● 1975d47 Comments ● 1966d

Ealing Crossrail Stations Close To Completion

I wonder if Mr Khan has been told yet as he was behind a past delay in Crossrail despite being on its board! Sometime ago I was contacted by one of my councilors who had just received a proposal from Ealing council to restrict the roadway outside the new station when it is fully operational. They wanted replies from the public but had seemingly held back the consultation so they would receive hardly any! If it seems a bit cramped out on the road now then what they have in mind will surprise a lot of people.

peter king ● 2074d20 Comments ● 1968d

Ealing Council's negligence on Planning matters

Our little cull de sac Community was a happy and friendly place to live ,noticed by many and treasured by the local residents. It now lies in tatters by unable to follow planning rules to be followed even making promises to obey the agreed rules and conditions the developers signed for and documented by solicitors.Shame be upon EALING gov for turning a blind eye to such developers .Is this just negligence ? or shall we call  a Spade a Spade..

Oswald Whittle ● 1980d5 Comments ● 1971d