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Building London's sustainable and inclusive future.

I'm sure we'll all be cock a hoop when we learn about the far reaching decisions made on our behalf and without public consultation. PLENTY of non-public "consultation" though, if you read on.....  Building London's sustainable and inclusive future.London boroughs are set to unveil a list of key infrastructure projects needed to secure "a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable" future for the capital.The London Infrastructure Framework will be officially unveiled at UKREiiF 2023 – the UK's real estate investment and infrastructure forum - in Leeds later today.The framework, which has been developed with the boroughs by the economic consultancy Metro Dynamics and through close working with the Greater London Authority and Transport for London, will promote more efficient planning and delivery of infrastructure and enable a more united pan-London voice to support projects in accessing funding.London Councils' Executive Member for London's Future: Business, Economy and Culture, Cllr Elizabeth Campbell, said: "By setting out boroughs' agreed priorities and the exciting range of development opportunities across the capital, the London infrastructure framework will drive investment towards where it will make the most difference."But alongside this new framework, we are also calling for a new devolution deal for the capital to support boroughs' ambitions around growth and infrastructure. Letting boroughs keep more proceeds from locally driven growth would help us secure investment for these strategic projects and bring benefits not only to Londoners but the UK economy as a whole.    "Boroughs are more determined than ever to work with each other and with our partners in City Hall and central government, as well as with private investors. Together we can secure the infrastructure London needs to thrive in the coming years and maximise its contribution to the UK's economic well-being."

Rosco White ● 1256d0 Comments ● 1256d

Bathroom fitter

I'm looking for a reasonably priced bathroom fitter to fit bathroom suite in my flat in Acton.  I'd be really grateful of any recs please.

Danielle Fox ● 1257d0 Comments ● 1257d

Reward offered for cat missing north of Gunnersbury Park

This is Zaina who has been gone for over three weeks now.
See more details on PetsReunited https://www.petsreunited.com/ealing/ealing/lost/cats/lost-female-persian-cat/rrcwm3c2

Alison Howard ● 1257d0 Comments ● 1257d

Archer Road Club

Further revelations about abuse at this cycling club have come out in the press. It is perhaps best not to dwell on that aspect but I had always associated it with Westbourne Grove and hadn't been aware that it was based in Acton at the time Bradley Wiggins was a member. Does anyone know where it was located?

Mark Evans ● 1263d0 Comments ● 1263d

Reduce and Reuse Event - 17th May - Acton 12.30 -16.30pm

Action West London are delighted to share the first of our free community events at the Donut Factory in Acton.Ealing Repair Cafe and AWL’s Reduce and Recycle Hub have come together to co host a Reduce and Reuse event at our offices.Come along on Wednesday May 17th between 12.30pm and 16.30pm and:REPAIR by:• Learning to fix your Clothes with Ealing Repair CaféEaling Repair café encourages the mending of clothes and textiles. They want to get more people valuing and wearing their clothes for longer and to move away from fast disposable fashion. On 17th they will offer advice on how to mend by sewing, embroidery, visible mending, patching, boro and sashiko stitching. At sessions we help by providing sewing equipment, threads and fabric for patches.Come and join them for a repair and natter and hot drinkRECYCLE by bringing along you old or unloved• Clothing and Shoes• Small electrical appliances• Laptops• Toothbrushes & Dental care, (see full list here )• Felt Pens and writing instruments,( see full list here)These items will go to Traid, The Fixing Factory and TerracycleREUSE/ REDUCE• Churchfield Community Association Bookswap• Hammersmith Library of Things•Find out more about Household recycling with Act for EalingThe event is drop in but we do need you book in so we know you plan to come – but you can come along at any time.Book athttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reduce-and-reuse-hub-with-ealing-repair-cafe-tickets-625299195727?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Acton Market ● 1264d0 Comments ● 1264d

FREE CAT LITTER TRAY AND TREATS

I have a brand new, unused, grey cat litter tray (suitable for a kitten or small cat (too small for my cat) a large box of dry food(opened, tried once by my cat, who doesn't appear to like them!) And two small bags of hairball treats (same outcome as the biscuits...she's too fussy for her own good!).  They are all free to anyone who wants them.

Danielle Fox ● 1265d0 Comments ● 1265d

school sign

New School sign in Crown Street. What are the rules please.

Jean Murphy ● 1268d1 Comments ● 1267d

Cinema club?

I wondered if anyone was interested in forming an informal club based at Act One. The idea would be that we agree a screening, buy our own tickets, then retire to the café or lounge after for a chat about the film and/or film in general.I used to belong to such a club at Waterman's and it worked very well, but never really got going again after the lockdowns. Now, I hardly ever go there and Act One is my cinema of choice.Obviously we'd need a few people to form the core of the group.Just thought I'd ask ...

Susan Kelly ● 1282d3 Comments ● 1268d

Central Acton Neighbourhood Forum AGM on-line at 19:00 on 9th May 2023.

The AGM will be held on-line at 19:00 on 9th May 2023 and we do hope you will join us.In addition to the formal business of the AGM, we have some presenters who will also be happy to respond to your questions:Councillor Gary Malcolm Lib Dem – the Local Plan
Juliet McDonald – the importance of Friars Place Green and St Dunstans Gardens
David Tennant – update on Cap the Towers and a resident’s opinion on the Local Plan https://capthetowers.orgPeople who have signed up to receive a newsletter by email from the CANForum should receive an invitation with a link a day or so before the event.If you would like to attend but are not yet on the mailing list then please sign up at
https://www.canforum.org.uk/supporter/register.If you would like to attend but not signed up for the newsletter then contact CANForum via the email address on
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Libby Kemp ● 1271d2 Comments ● 1269d

Removals to mainland Europe

I would like to send some items of furniture to family abroad, and the quote I have got seems a bit steep. Does anyone on here have any recommendations for removal/transport firms?

Olga Sidoryk ● 1270d3 Comments ● 1269d

LTN studies

Its been a while, reluctantly I post this as it opens up to ignorant comments, but it is worth noting that there are now a couple of detailed studies into the impact of LTNs across London. They all seem to all conclude similarly that ltns have a positive impact on traffic (lower) figures  and air quality (less nox).  The most detailed one I found was the one in science direct. Findings:  LTNs reduced NO2 both within intervention areas (5.7%) and in boundary areas (8.9%)Traffic volumes were reduced by 58.2% within LTNs and by 13.4% at LTN boundary sites.Source:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1361920922003625It’s a shame that this initiative was ‘shouted down’ in Ealing and Acton.  Imagine 13.4% less traffic on horn lane and churchfield road.  Any factually based thoughts?Cheers,Ossian

Ossian Olsén ● 1329d32 Comments ● 1269d

Local Elections Information?

With Local Elections only days away it seems strange that we have not received any leaflets or information so farNo Polling Card to give details of Polling Offices. The Ealing Town Hall website is useless!

Jean F Fernandez ● 1272d2 Comments ● 1272d

A.P.P.L.E.'s Kitchen Hub

Thank you to everyone who came to the ARTBLOCK on Saturday 29th to our BIG CLEAR OUT Day and fabulous Cake Stall. This was the first stage in our Kitchen Hub project- to have a huge clear out to make room for our new kitchen. Thank you to everyone who helped out, taking stuff to charity shops, dressing up stuff to nurseries, and moving rubbish. Please check out our crowdfunding page https://www.spacehive.com/applekitchenhuband for more information our websitewww.apple-play.com

Vicki Barker ● 1272d0 Comments ● 1272d

Proposal for a local lido (outdoor swimming pool)

Not sure where this might be - the scrubs was suggested but then near Gurnell. But the organisers would like to know what we think.This questionnaire might help them….https://forms.gle/jbvtGKUZP2XrqagU6Do please fill it in.

Sara Nathan ● 1296d3 Comments ● 1277d

Unsolved West London Murders.

In March 2023, The commissioner of the Met Police Sir Mark Rowley admitted the force has 'racists, misogynists and homophobes' in its ranks – as Home Secretary Suella Braverman blasted 'serious failings of culture, leadership and standards' at Scotland Yard. On 6th April I sent a lengthy email to Mark Rowley pleading with him to review The Hammersmith Nudes' murders of the 1960's. I told him that I am in contact with adult children and other members of 6 of the murder victims.  I told him that many of the victims' family members are convinced that if the victims were police women, doctors, nurses or solicitors there would have been a review. On April 11 I recieved the following."Dear Mr Milkins,My apologies for the delayed response. I have forwarded this matter to the appropriate team for their review and direct reply to you.Kind regards,*****  ********      *********  | Inspector | Staff Officer to the Commissioner."Today I received a a phone call from New Scotland Yard followed by the following email.Dear Mr Milkins "It was good to speak to you on the phone just now, and as promised, I am emailing to confirm my details. I recognise the huge amount of dedication you have put into your investigations and I am sorry that these terrible murders remain unsolved, despite your efforts.There have been various reviews conducted regarding these cases over the years and I know you were in contact with DC Paul Rogers in 2007, and most recently, DC Adam Bailey in 2020. It remains the case as per DC Bailey’s letter that the links between Harold Jones and the victims are not substantive enough to enable a definitive finding that he was responsible for their deaths. I hope you understand that because Jones died in 1971 and there is no additional material further to what has been looked at in the above reviews, we won’t be reviewing the cases again at this time.Having said that, I know you are determined to continue with your work, and if there is something substantive and probative that you find that you would like to bring to our attention in the future, please do so.I wish you all the best."DC *****   ****** | CSC - Major InquiriesSpecial Casework TeamTHE MUST GO ON. AND IT WILL.

Neil Milkins ● 1283d0 Comments ● 1283d

Gents Hairddressers /Barbers

There are so many 'Gents Hairdresses' around now.My long time Barber has changed hands.Does any one have a favourite I could try?

Bob Crossley ● 1330d5 Comments ● 1284d

Jewish Homes exhibition

This small, open-air exhibition by the boating pond in Gunnersbury Park is well worth a visit if you're down that way. Lots of interesting history and not just about the Rothschilds of Gunnersbury.

Susan Kelly ● 1365d1 Comments ● 1290d

Easter Church services

Here are details for some local churches where I could find them on their websites. All very welcome to all of these services! Anyone please feel free to add the details for those not included:**Good Friday 11:00am - Open Air service in the marketplace on the Mount outside St Mary's **Oaktree Anglican Fellowship216 High St, London W3 9NXGood Friday Service 11am outside St Mary's ChurchEaster Sunrise Service 6am at Ealing CommonLocation: Ealing Common (North East Corner)Easter Sunday Celebration 4.30pmPlease join us for our all-age Easter service.St Mary’s ChurchThe Mount, High St, London W3 9NWMaundy Thursday - 7:30pm Communion serviceGood Friday - open air 11am outside the church              12pm stations of the cross (self led)              1.30pm Good Friday serviceEaster Sunday - 8am Holy Communion               10.30am Parish communionOur Lady of Lourdes141-143 High St, London W3 6LXMaundy Thursday - 7pmGood Friday - children's service 10amGood Friday - Celebration of the Passion of the Word 3pmEaster Saturday - 8pmEaster Sunday - 9am, 10:30am and 12:00pmSt Martin’s West ActonHale Gardens, London W3 9SQMaundy Thursday - 7:30pmGood Friday - 10.45am service outside St Mary's Acton            - 12pm-1.30pm stations of the cross at St Mary's Acton            - 1.30pm-3pm Prayers and readings on the CrossEaster Saturday - 8pm Easter vigit at Christ the Saviour churchEaster Sunday  - 8am Holy Communion service               - 10am service followed by an easter egg huntSt Dunstan’s East ActonFriars Pl Ln, London W3 7AWGood Friday - 9am Good Friday meditation            - 10.15am prayer walk ending outside St Mary's Acton            - 11am Service outside St Mary's ActonEaster Sunday - 6am Sunrise service + breakfast              - 10am All age communion              - 11.30am Easter egg hunt and egg rollingActon Baptist ChurchChurch Rd, London W3 8PPEaster Sunday - 10:45amActon Hill ChurchHigh Street Corner of, Woodlands Ave W3 9BUEaster Sunday - 11:00amBerrymead Evangelical Church16 Avenue Rd, London W3 8NSEaster Sunday - 11:00amChurch of the AscensionBeaufort Road, London W5 3EBGood Friday - 2pmEaster Sunday - 10:30amChrist Church Turnham GreenTown Hall Ave, Chiswick, London W4 5DT(St Alban's S Parade, Chiswick, London W4 5LG)Maundy Thursday - St Alban's 7.30pm - 30 minutes prayer and reflectionGood Friday - St Alban's 7.30am, 12pm, 7.30pm - 30 minutes prayer and reflectionEaster Sunday - 9.30am Holy Communion              - 10.30am St Alban'sAnyone looking for an online service - Good Friday at 11am https://www.htb.org/livestream- Easter Sunday at 11:30am https://www.htb.org/livestream

Prabal Ray ● 1297d0 Comments ● 1297d

427 Bus route change

https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/bus-changes#on-this-page-0207 seems to be less frequent. Loss of 427 will make buses even more crowded.

Kalpana Oza ● 1331d5 Comments ● 1299d

Bollo rd new development 800 homes

Wow that's a big planLooking forward to seeing the plans

Jon morris ● 2575d60 Comments ● 1300d