Blog
September prompts a look to the past and the future
This September represents the 80th anniversary of the start of the Second World War. It is also the month when...
Survey is a useful and encouraging barometer
I am very grateful to everyone who took part in the recent residents’ surveycarried out independently on the council’s behalf....
Making ends meet: Why council tax has increased
After nine years of ongoing cuts many councils are on the brink of bankruptcy and austerity is far from over....
Help for other EU residents during Brexit uncertainty
It's clearly a time of great uncertainty. Nobody knows amongst the chaos that is currently in Parliament and in government...
Foodbanks, Brexit and more
I have seen how foodbanks have become the hub of some people’s lives as they struggle to make ends meet...
Christmas message 2018
I'd like to, on behalf of Ealing Council, wish everyone a very happy Christmas. Christmas is a wonderful time for...
Reel Life is back: TV and film, from Gomorrah to Guy Ritchie
Hello again film buffs. I’m very sorry for the year-long hiatus. Ealing has been brimming with filming for TV and...
Public services must be delivered in a new way
Government cuts and a huge increase in demand for social care mean the way public services are delivered must change...
Remembering the fallen of the First World War
Three of my relatives fought and died on the western front in the First World War. It is commonly used...
Active choices can improve quality of our air – and our health
You may have read on this website or in the September edition of Around Ealing magazine about various ways in...
Brexit in Ealing: Why we need a People’s Vote
Chaos is engulfing the Brexit negotiating process and, if you believe reports, the prospects of a ‘no-deal’ outcome are seemingly...
Priorities that will guide council for next four years
I am delighted to remain leader of your council. It is an incredible honour and privilege to serve the people...