Ealing Council Newsletter – August 2024
30 August 2024
High streets are at the heart of our communities
Welcome to the August newsletter for businesses in Ealing.
We want local employers to flourish in thriving neighbourhoods. This summer, a programme of exciting events funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Communities and Place Fund are being delivered by over a dozen local organisations and community groups.
These events are a wonderful opportunity to bring new family fun activities to 13 of the borough’s high streets and town centres. They are bringing communities together and in turn helping support some of the borough’s retail hotspots.
Our high streets and town centres, and the businesses within them, are the cornerstones of our seven towns. From advertising your job vacancies to delivering tailored training programmes to upskill your staff, Ealing Council is helping businesses deliver the best possible services. We will continue to do everything we can to support you to continue playing this vital role in our residents’ lives.
Councillor Kamaljit Nagpal, cabinet member for decent living incomes
Upskill your employees with Learn Ealing
Engaging and high-quality training
Our business training services offer a customised solution designed to meet the unique needs of your business. A range of courses are available. We cover topics such as food hygiene, safe guarding, health and safety, and first aid, to ensure your team is prepared.
High street and town centre events around the borough
Family fun activities now on
A programme of exciting events is being delivered by over a dozen local organisations and community groups. A range of activities are available, from muay thai (Thai boxing) and bhangra dancing classes to barista and art workshops.
Look out for poor pest control services
Issues found during inspections
Local businesses are being urged to make sure they aren’t stung by poor pest control services that land them in danger of being closed down. Ealing Council has uncovered a number of pest-related issues during regular inspections in venues where businesses had already paid for checks to be carried out by pest control companies.
Help shape London’s economic future
Complete the survey
To improve living standards, especially for low and middle-income households, London needs a new approach to economic growth. City Hall wants to understand your real-life experiences of living and working in London, and how your feeling of belonging in the city could be improved in London’s economy and job market. Complete the survey by Sunday 15 September 2024.
Donate your old phone
Help others and recycle your device
Are your old phones, tablets, and laptops taking up drawer space as you’re unsure of what to do with them? Donate them to help local children living in digital poverty. Your data will be wiped securely to ensure your privacy is protected.
Love Clean Streets
Get tougher on cleaning up streets
Dedicated officers are in place patrolling streets, town centres, parks, and open spaces to help clean up our streets. You can also report a range of environmental issues through the Love Clean Streets app.
FREE business advice webinar
Strengthen your brand
Next month, London Business Partnership will be running a free interactive branding webinar. On Tuesday 24 September from 10am to 12pm, the webinar will cover key concepts and principles behind brands and branding, to get you thinking about your own brand and help you to create a simple brand identity statement.
Ealing Festival of Business – you’re invited!
Book a stand today
Come and join us for a stakeholder breakfast and business exhibition on Thursday 17 October from 7:45am to 4pm. You can secure a spot to attend, or book a stand by contacting gerryholden@westlondonchambers.org.uk. This event is your opportunity to showcase and promote your business to west London’s diverse business community.