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Ealing Council Poised To Scrap LTNs in Acton
Report submitted to cabinet recommends removal of seven borough schemes

All New London Buses To Be Zero Emission
But Mayor voices fears about government led service cuts ahead

Electric Car Shortage Ahead of ULEZ Deadline
Waiting lists of over a year for some new models

It's Back! You Just Can't Stop The BEAT
Borough of Ealing Art Trail makes a triumphant return

ActForEaling Launched as Hub For Local Environmental Action
Aims to connect local communities to combat climate change

Mayor Calls for 'Covid Recovery Visas' To Be Issued
Says chronic labour shortages are hampering London's economy

MP Welcomes 11-year-old Afghan Refugee to West Acton
Arash Mehran escaped from Kabul during Taliban takeover

Fire Safety Defects in Over 1,000 Residential Buildings in London
Fire chief says level of deficiency is unacceptable

Gambling Ad Ban Being Considered on Transport Network
Mayor asks TfL to implement pledge he made during election

Covid Conspiracy Theorists 'Place Razors in Posters'
Union calls for action to protect staff on transport network

No Short Cuts on HGV Driver Testing Say Cycling Campaigners
Process reportedly to be streamlined to tackle shortage

Fire Breaks Out in Garages on The Ridgeway
Forty firefighters tackle burning building materials

Mayor Launches London Refugee Response Fund
Initiative offers 'one-stop shop' for donations

Local Hospital Repair Bill Now Tops a Billion Pounds
Maintenance backlog biggest of any NHS Trust in the country

Call Made for an End to Freedom Pass Restrictions
Concessionary travel for older people still stopped in morning peak

TfL Still Hoping To Avoid Big New Year Fare Increase
Mayor asking the government to be flexible in negotiations

Car Park Charges To Begin Soon at Gunnersbury Park
ANPR enforced scheme means visits will cost a ÂŁ1 per hour

Mayor Lacks Ambition on Affordable Housing Says Opposition
Government grant to be used to build nearly 30,000 housing units by 2026

Former Gladiator Jailed for Part in Blackmail Scheme
Man kidnapped and held in Acton flat over ÂŁ600 debt

Acton Town Hotel Could Be Converted into Flats
Plan submitted for nine one bedroom apartments

Funding Boost for Acton Community Cinema Project
DIY retailer donates a thousand pounds worth of supplies

Plans Submitted For Bollo Lane Tower Blocks
Buildings up to 12 storeys high would be situated between level crossings

Rupa Huq Demands Removal of 'Cack-handed' LTNs
Says Ealing Council must resist the 'poison chalice' of government funding

Number of Ealing Families on Universal Credit Doubles
Over 30,000 households in the borough now claiming

Residents Near Heathrow Angry at Night Flight Extension
Government says current quota to remain in place for extra year

Crossrail 'On Target' To Open On Schedule
Central section to be ready by first half of next year says project boss

Mayor Says London Stands Ready To Help Afghan Refugees
Sadiq Khan calls for immediate action to deal with crisis

Man Sought After Outraging Public Decency on Central Line
Suspect exposed himself before getting off train at North Acton

Mixed Reaction To North Acton Becoming a Mini-Manhattan
Not all residents opposed to the huge skyscrapers being built in the area

Big Height Increase Proposed for Friary Park Towers
Developer consulting on plan to build a 37 storey high building

Officers Commended for Acton Rape Investigation
Prompt action led to speedy arrest of suspect last year

Man Stabbed in Acton Industrial Estate
Video footage sought of incident that took place on Concord Road

Number of Covid Deaths in Ealing Borough Surges
Seven recorded in the latest week compared just one previously

'Shock' as HS2 Acquires Parts of Wormwood Scrubs
Company obliged to return the land on completion of work in 2024

Ealing Borough Parking Attendant Dispute Over
Union claims Serco have agreed to reform employment practices

Hounslow Transport Head Feted at Number 10
Meanwhile Ealing has government funding cut for scrapping LTN

Ealing's LTN Fine Revenue Rises To ÂŁ2.8 Million
Nearly 65,000 PCNs issued with over a third going to borough residents

Volunteers Needed for the Southfield Ward Police Panel
Councillor Andrew Steed urges residents to put their name forward

Local Samaritans Volunteers Serenaded at Summer Party
50-gigs-in-50-days singer-songwriter plays for them in Gunnersbury Park

Acton Shop Caught Out in Knife Sting
Owner fined after age restricted product was sold to 14-year-old

Woman Sexually Assaulted on Twyford Abbey Road
Appeal for witnesses after victim attacked by stranger

Stirling Road Tip Could Be Closing Before End of Year
Staff telling visitors recycling centre is to shut in November

Key Workers in Acton Facing Huge Hike in Parking Costs
Big increase in charges at Salisbury Road car park

Woman Seriously Hurt After Collision with Cyclist on The Vale
Taken to hospital with 'life-changing' injuries

Ealing Councillor Accused of 'Intimidating and Unneighbourly Behaviour'
Praveen Anand denies allegations in dispute at parents' Acton home

Previously on ActonW3.com
Stories from past W3 newsletters

Calendar

John Parnham Kidz Kingdom At Ravenscourt Park

Lots of fun for all the family

Visit The London Transport Depot Museum This September

A whole host of fun activities for all the family

It Shouldn't Happen To A Plumber

The Italian Plumber: âNow that you've finished thatâŚâ Part 2

Movie Making Summer Camps

Young movie makers work together to produce their own epic, unique movie production from scratch over five days

Now Open In Acton

The online supermarket that delivers in minutes

W3 Gallery Getting Set To Reopen

High Street exhibition space relaunches with a show entitled Gather

September Listings for Gunnersbury Park & Museum

Free exhibitions, talks and tours and the return of Little Flamingos

Roadworks Ahead in Acton

Traffic delays likely due to road and lane closures

Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Acton

Engineering works ahead on local tube and train services

Ealing u3a Announces Summer Programme

Historical talks to be made available free on Zoom

New Market Planned for North Acton

Pavilion Plant + Art Market to be held on fourth Saturday of the month

Acton Resident Starring in Lyric Theatre Play

Wes Bazonga performing in Heart of Hammersmith

Free Activities Offered in Local Parks This Summer

ParkPlay will be taking place on Saturdays across Ealing Borough

Acton Community Online Dance Project

Descendants' host new classes to get young people moving

Local Over Fifties Fitness Group Make Fundraising Video

Spritely Fitness use Kylie song to raise money for Crisis

Gunnersbury Park Hosts Star Exhibition

Audrey Hepburn features in new photo display from Ealing Studios

Churchill Trust to Fund Acton Street Market Initiative

John Blackmore given support to train young entrepreneurs

Acton Church Goes To The Auctions

St Martin's in Hale Gardens appeals for help to address financial deficit caused by Covid

Musical Festivals on Wormwood Scrubs Could Fund New Arena

Three options being considered for future of Linford Christie Stadium

Timeline Shows Ealing Borough's Rich Literary Heritage

Diverse authors such as Henry Fielding to Phoebe Waller-Bridge feature

Renovated St Martinâs Church Hall Set To Benefit Whole Community

Larger, accessible space now open in West Acton

Volunteer Drive at Acton Gardens Community Centre

Interested in taking up an exciting and rewarding role

New Art Mural For Acton Primary School

Scheme at Berrymede to bring more creativity to the community

Acton's Striking Street Art Draws The Crowds

Shisoka mural on the corner of Churchfield Road was created by Fin DAC

What's On In Acton
All the latest events in and around W3

Leisure

Revolting Children Wanted!

FREE Musical Theatre Classes 3-16

Anokha Authentic Indian Cuisine

Family run business offering a range of delicious classic Indian dishes

Acton Councillor Turns Lockdown Chef

Liberal Democrat Gary Malcolm shares cost cutting recipes

Urban Art - Changing The Face of Acton

Emily Hopkins reviews the growing street art movement in W3

Acton-based Firm Hailed For Producing Virus-killing Aprons

Fashionizer forced to adapt when lockdown hit their uniform design business

Acton Street Dancers Through To European Championships

Can you support these local talented youngsters?

Property

Flat Sales Slump Drives Average Acton Home Price To New High

Potential supply glut causes anxiety for buyers in the W3 area

Green Light for Massive Bollo Lane Development

Ten towers including one of 25-storeys will dominate local skyline

Quality of New Stock 'Should Allay Fears' of Acton Property Glut

Agent says new units better sited than recently completed developments

People Want To Be Heard on Bollo Lane Ten Towers Scheme

Cllr Gary Malcolm says his constituents believe planning process is a sham

Developer Seeks Increase in Height of Bollo Lane Tower

Wants to increase Roslin Road building to 15 storeys

Massive Development Planned at Ealing Common Depot

TfL says Ealing Council have agreed 800 flats could be built on the site

Council Approves 36 Storey Skyscraper in Acton

The Portal on Wales Farm Road will contain 350 flats

Acton Property Market Was Performing Well Prior to Lockdown

Estate agents now 'shell-shocked and confused' about what lies ahead

55 Storey Skyscraper Approved for North Acton

MP blasts 'presumption to build' after Portal Way tower blocks get go-ahead

Community

TSB To Close Acton High Street Branch

One of 164 to be shut across its network nationally

Shop Local and Help Acton Businesses

Profile of Churchfield Road's ''Tea Darling"

Acton Gardens Community Centre's Response to Covid-19

Just a year after opening centre became vital in bringing the area together

Acton Residents Fearful After Spate of Brake Tampering

Cars in Poet's Corner cul-de-sac subject to dangerous criminal damage

Residents Groups Unconvinced By Ealing's New Planning Policy

Consultation period extended but guidance on methods of informing residents ignored

Acton Community Support

Groups available throughout W3 helping out during the lockdown

Acton Homeless Concern Helping Those In Hardship

A takeaway meal service available once a week thanks to community donations

South Acton Working Men's Club Set To Close

Acton Gardens developers taking over building next year

Putting Acton On The Map

A local resident tells Ealing to wake up - W3 is about to get 'extremely interesting'

Soapsud Island's Dirty Secrets Revealed

New book uncovers the harsh conditions in local laundries of the last century

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