Ealing local news

Housing Acton · 27 Aug 2026, 22:56

Ealing Council to buy 95 new Acton homes for social rent

Ealing Council has approved the purchase of 95 new homes at Bollo Yard in South Acton, with all the properties intended for social rent. The acquisition is budgeted at up to £30.28 million, including takeover costs.

Money & Support Ealing · 27 Aug 2026, 09:55

Heat pump grant: £7,500 for most Ealing homes, while £9,000 is limited to off-gas properties

Boiler Upgrade Scheme applications rose sharply in July, but the higher £9,000 grant is not available to every household. Most gas-heated homes in Ealing are expected to qualify for the standard £7,500 grant instead.

Housing Ealing · 26 Aug 2026, 09:10

£9.58bn housing fund will build 73,600 homes outside London as Ealing awaits its own allocation

The first allocation from a 10-year government programme will support 73,600 social and affordable homes outside London. Ealing residents will need to wait for a separate Greater London Authority funding round, with no local project list announced yet.

Community England, Scotland and Wales, including Ealing · 26 Aug 2026, 07:19

Energy price cap to rise by 4% from October, while electricity VAT is removed

Ofgem says the energy price cap will increase by 4% for a typical household using gas and electricity and paying by Direct Debit from 1 October to 31 December 2026. The change applies across England, Scotland and Wales, but electricity bills covered by the cap will not include VAT during the same period.

Community Ealing, London and wider UK · 25 Aug 2026, 17:18

New manager guidance aims to improve workplace support for disabled people across the UK

A government-backed guide has been published for managers responsible for recruiting, supporting and developing people with disabilities or long-term health conditions. It is not an Ealing-specific scheme, but could affect local workers and jobseekers if employers use the advice.

Housing Ealing · 25 Aug 2026, 09:01

Northolt Post Office redevelopment approved by one-vote margin

Northolt Post Office is set to be demolished and rebuilt as part of a five-storey development containing 500 self-storage units after Ealing Council’s Planning Committee approved the plans by five votes to four. Councillors made the decision on Wednesday, 19 August.

Environment Ealing · 25 Aug 2026, 08:36

Grass fire spreads across Rectory Park in Northolt

A grass fire spread across Rectory Park in Northolt on Monday afternoon, 24 August, sending a large plume of smoke over the park and nearby streets. Videos and photographs shared by residents showed flames moving through dry grass and trees as people watched from a nearby path behind a wooden fence.

Community Great Britain · 23 Aug 2026, 15:29

DWP publishes Universal Credit statistics covering claims through mid-August 2026

The Department for Work and Pensions has released official Universal Credit statistics spanning April 2013 to 13 August 2026. The figures break down claimants and households by geography, age, employment, family type and other factors. People in Ealing on Universal Credit can use the national data for context but should check their own claim details on official channels.

Community Ealing · 23 Aug 2026, 11:26

Meerkats for £4 and new playgrounds: what Ealing is offering families before 2 September

With community schools in Ealing due back on Wednesday 2 September 2026, a few holiday days remain. Local options include Hanwell Zoo in Brent Lodge Park, refurbished playgrounds, library activities and free second-hand uniform. Here is a practical round-up of what the borough is offering close to home.

Environment Ealing · 23 Aug 2026, 11:09

Mattress under a tree, bags on the pavement: fly-tipping in Ealing outpaces the clean-up

Defra figures show fly-tipping in Ealing rose by more than 50 per cent in 2024/25, putting the borough among London’s worst and in England’s top ten. The council says almost all reported dumps are cleared within two working days, yet residents still see the same corners refill. Bulky waste charges, outside dumpers and a clean-up tempo that cannot match the dumping help explain why sofas and mattresses keep returning to the street.

Community Southall · 22 Aug 2026, 07:38

Southall house fire: crews rescue eight adults on Shackleton Road

London Fire Brigade sent four engines to a house fire on Shackleton Road in Southall in the early hours. Eight adults were brought out by firefighters using breathing apparatus. The cause remains under investigation with the Metropolitan Police.

Housing London · 21 Aug 2026, 16:00

Apartments and rentals in the UK: The London market is changing. Real estate prices are falling and rents are rising

Across London, property prices fell by 2.5%. in the 12 months to June. At the same time, rents in the capital increased by an average of 3%. during the year until July.

Environment London · 21 Aug 2026, 14:00

Weather in London and the UK: Drought in England. The ban on using garden hoses may remain in place until the end of the year

Nevil Muncaster, director of strategic water resources at Thames Water, told Times Radio that realistically the ban could only be lifted at the end of the year. As he pointed out, maintaining the restrictions is intended to protect the environment.

Schools Ealing · 21 Aug 2026, 11:06

School absence fines from September: what is really changing for Ealing parents

Social media posts have alarmed parents in Ealing and across England about supposedly tougher school absence fines from September. In reality, the new Attendance Baseline Improvement Expectation targets apply to schools, not individual families. Penalty notice rules for parents remain those already in force since August 2024.

Community United Kingdom (England-wide, including Ealing) · 21 Aug 2026, 09:47

DWP publishes Universal Credit sanction statistics covering the period to May 2026

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued its latest quarterly benefit sanctions statistics, with figures running to May 2026. The release covers Universal Credit sanctions and is available for further analysis on Stat-Xplore. The figures apply UK-wide and may be relevant to Ealing residents who claim Universal Credit.

Community Great Britain · 21 Aug 2026, 09:05

Official figures due on smart meter installations for April to June 2026

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is due to publish quarterly official statistics on smart meters for April to June 2026. The release will cover installations by large energy suppliers and totals of smart and non-smart meters in operation at the end of June 2026. The figures apply Great Britain-wide, so they are relevant to households in Ealing as elsewhere.

Community England, Scotland and Wales · 21 Aug 2026, 08:37

Ofgem outlines first Bill Discount Scheme projects for households near new power lines

On 12 August 2026 Ofgem welcomed the first infrastructure projects under a Bill Discount Scheme covering England, Scotland and Wales. Eligible households near new electricity transmission assets could receive energy bill reductions of up to £250 a year for up to ten years, subject to rules still being finalised. Consumers need take no action yet; payments are aimed for early 2027 after regulations are laid.

Community United Kingdom (England-wide relevance, including London/Ealing residents) · 21 Aug 2026, 06:20

UK launches £28m challenge for ultra-long clean energy storage to ease bill spikes

Challenge aims to strengthen UK energy security, create jobs in new industries, and reduce energy bills in the long-term

News Enfield · 20 Aug 2026, 20:44

Enfield water outage after Thames Water main burst brings bottled-water queues and hospital disruption

A major burst main in Cockfosters left hundreds of Enfield homes with little or no water and prompted emergency bottled-water stations. Chase Farm Hospital brought in tankers and postponed some planned operations before Thames Water reported the repair complete on 20 August.

Health Ealing · 20 Aug 2026, 12:39

Ealing Council failed elderly man with dementia when failing to return calls and emails

Ealing Council failed an elderly father with Parkinson's related dementia by not answering his emails and calls, a watchdog has ruled. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has ruled that the council must apologise and retrain staff due to the failings.

Housing London (including Ealing) · 20 Aug 2026, 12:12

Mayor’s £400,000 fund aims to help London private renters use new legal rights

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced funding to ensure the Government’s landmark Renters’ Rights Act provides robust protection and improved conditions for the capital’s private renters.

Schools Ealing · 20 Aug 2026, 09:56

St Benedict’s School in Ealing reports strongest non-Covid A-level grades

Students at St Benedict's School in Ealing are celebrating the school's strongest-ever A-level performance outside the Covid years, with more than half of grades awarded at A* or A. A total of 114 Upper Sixth students sat more than 350 A levels this year, with 53% of grades achieving A* or A and 82% achieving A*, A or B.

Community Park Royal / Northolt (response to Wembley) · 19 Aug 2026, 08:25

Northolt and Park Royal crews among those sent to Wembley commercial fire

London Fire Brigade sent eight engines and about 60 firefighters to a blaze at a single-storey commercial property on Thurlow Gardens, Wembley. Crews from Park Royal, Northolt and other nearby stations were mobilised after more than 30 calls. The cause had not been established at the time of the brigade update.

Community Ealing · 18 Aug 2026, 22:31

Over 3,400 free meals provided to Ealing children during the summer holidays

Akshaya Patra UK delivered more than 3,400 free meals to children at local holiday clubs across Ealing during the six-week summer break. The support is part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme for families eligible for free school meals.

Money & Support Ealing · 18 Aug 2026, 22:29

Nearly 2,000 fewer payroll jobs in Ealing as employment falls while pay rises

ONS Pay As You Earn figures show almost two thousand fewer payroll jobs in Ealing in July 2026 than a year earlier. National and London payroll numbers also fell, while UK median monthly pay rose. Residents face a tighter local labour market, especially in retail and administration.

Community Greenford · 18 Aug 2026, 10:22

Award for Garden at Meadow House Hospice

Cultivating Ealing recognises efforts of team of volunteers. Perivale Logistics Firm's Support for Foodbank Recognised.

Community East Acton · 18 Aug 2026, 10:15

East Acton flat fire near A40 brought under control; candle believed accidental cause

Five fire engines and around 30 firefighters tackled a fire by the A40 Western Avenue in East Acton.

Housing London · 18 Aug 2026, 09:47

British people are increasingly looking for houses with air conditioning. Hot weather changes buyers' priorities

During the fifth heatwave this year, when temperatures reached 38°C in some parts of England, buyers began to pay more attention to how comfortable their home would be in hot weather. Although criteria such as location, space, price, access to good schools and transport remain important.

Community Acton · 17 Aug 2026, 15:43

Acton house fire on Taylors Green linked to discarded smoking materials

Firefighters have issued a reminder of their smoking safety advice following a fire at a semi detached house on Taylors Green in Acton.

Money & Support Ealing · 16 Aug 2026, 08:50

Reform UK plan to scrap PIP and UC health element: what it could mean in Ealing

Reform UK has outlined plans to replace Personal Independence Payment and the Universal Credit health element with a narrower cash system and council-organised support. In Ealing, more than 18,000 active PIP payments were recorded in the latest available figures, raising local questions about household budgets and council capacity.

Community Ealing · 16 Aug 2026, 06:14

Ealing Hospital receptionist’s 47-year career spanned the site’s opening years

Jenny Ashe spent 47 years at Ealing Hospital, beginning as a part-time receptionist around the time the hospital opened. Her roles later included A&E front desk work and medical secretary duties before retirement.

Health Ealing · 15 Aug 2026, 06:31

Ealing Outdoor Club: decades of local walking and outdoor activity

Ealing Outdoor Club has offered regular walks and wider trips for more than eighty years. Members and clinicians linked to local healthcare describe walking as support for physical and mental wellbeing.

Community Greenford, Ealing · 15 Aug 2026, 06:21

Remembering Councillor Dr Aysha Raza and her service to Greenford and Ealing

Councillor Dr Aysha Raza represented Central Greenford for more than a decade after first being elected in 2014. She held a cabinet role on crime and inequality and took part in schools and community groups across the borough. Council leaders and colleagues have paid tribute to her work and commitment.

Community Ealing / Park Royal / Old Oak · 15 Aug 2026, 06:12

How Old Oak regeneration aims to open construction careers for young people in Ealing

OPDC has teamed up with Construction Youth Trust to unlock real career pathways for young people across Brent, Ealing and Hammersmith & Fulham.

Community Northolt / Park Royal (response to Wembley) · 15 Aug 2026, 06:01

Northolt and Park Royal firefighters among crews at Wembley hotel blaze

London Fire Brigade sent appliances from Northolt, Park Royal and nearby stations to a hotel fire on Empire Way, Wembley. About 150 people left the building before firefighters arrived; the blaze was brought under control the same afternoon and the cause remains under investigation.

Housing Ealing · 14 Aug 2026, 12:36

Housing Ombudsman opens Tier 1 investigation into Ealing Council housing

The Housing Ombudsman has opened a Tier 1 investigation into Ealing Council’s housing service over systemically high maladministration rates. Complaints have centred on damp, mould, leaks and failures affecting vulnerable residents, including long stays in unsuitable temporary accommodation.

Community Ealing · 13 Aug 2026, 22:29

Ealing ranks lowest of 30 London boroughs in food hygiene study

A new analysis of Food Standards Agency data ranks Ealing bottom among 30 London boroughs for average food hygiene scores. The borough’s mean rating is 3.91 out of 5, well below the London average of 4.39. Nearly one in three premises scored three or lower.

Community Ealing · 13 Aug 2026, 09:11

High Court upholds Ealing Council approach to early help for children and families

The High Court dismissed legal claims that Ealing Council’s decision on new early-help arrangements for children’s services was unlawful. The council says a large public consultation shaped the plans and that work to put the changes into practice can continue.

Community Greenford · 12 Aug 2026, 10:04

Grass fire near Cowgate Road in Greenford brought under control

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Cowgate Road in Greenford.

Community Southall · 12 Aug 2026, 09:59

Southall garden fire damages properties on three streets

London Fire Brigade crews attended a fire that damaged gardens and outbuildings on Dormer's Wells Lane, Kenton Avenue and Burns Avenue in Southall. About 25 firefighters brought the blaze under control the same afternoon. The cause has not been established.