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Priory Centre to become academy

I may have missed this bit of news, but at the town hall regeneration meeting last night, it was confirmed that, when the Priory Centre is turned back into a primary school, it will be as an academy. Do people really want this? Is this what Labour is in favour of?The fact that it will be an academy - i.e. more or less independent of the council - means that the building's potential as a venue for some of the activities now carried out by community groups in the existing building will be severely limited if not non-existent, which further exacerbates the problem.Don't know how the parents of potential pupils feel about this!

Nancy Duin ● 5545d3 Comments ● 5545d

Overnight parking near Acton library?

We've recently moved to a flat near the library.  There is one problem - no parking, as we're right on the high street.  We don't have a car so this is fine for us, but we would love to have some visitors stay over, and we're wondering if there is anywhere nearby where they can park overnight?Not sure whether the car park opposite the baths allows overnight parking perhaps?

Gill Hothersall ● 5547d5 Comments ● 5545d

Acton Central Policing

afternoon all,Some of you may be aware that the residents and business owners have a regular meeting with the local police under the auspice of a "ward panel".At these meetings, the local police update us on developments in the area (Acton Central) and work with us on deciding upon direction (i.e. where to focus resource - on drugs/drinking or car crime etc).I'm delighted to announce that the Acton Central ward has recently been highlighted as being the most productive safer neighbourhood team within the Ealing borough.Below I've listed some of the stand out achievements, there are too many to detail here, however, I've picked out some interesting ones:1. Since the last ward forum we have set in place two dispersal zones Friary Park estate and the town centre area; allowing us to ban those in a group causing anti social acts for a 24 hour period and arresting if breached. Three arrests have been made to date all sent to court for punishment.2. Discovered and closed a drugs Factory on Birkbeck Avenue.3. Visited and in the process of closing two brothels. One has since been confirmed as closed and the other is in the process of closure through the Civil courts.4. The team have placed three problem persons on ASBO’s. A persistent beggar has since left the area. In addition, various initiatives are underway, such as:1. Street a week initiative - we aim to have visited every street in the ward by the end of the year, providing all with our contact details and when available providing crime prevention advice. 2. Completing follow up visits to all Burglary victims. 3. Delivering crime prevention packs to motor vehicle crime victims. 4. Identifying vulnerable addresses whilst on patrol and informing residents.Clearly there is still much to do in our ward, though I think the above demonstrates the progress being made.Please join me in congratulating Sergeant Mark Pullen and his team for their efforts, and in being recognised as best in class within the whole borough.Carl

Carl Tamboli ● 5547d2 Comments ● 5545d

Driving Instructor

I am looking for a driving instructor and having searched the forum see that Peter Allen comes highly recommended.  Unfortunately his telephone number (8567 8824) is not being recognised.  Does anyone have an up-to-date number for him? Or, alternatively, are there any new recommendations please?

Maria Pettit ● 5546d1 Comments ● 5545d

What do you think of betting shops?

You have to laugh. After allowing numerous betting shops to open littering Acton High Street, Ealing Council would like to know what we think about them. Hmmm. A bit late. Horse. Stable. Door.

Munira Khan ● 5548d7 Comments ● 5546d

Much loved family pet missing!

Have you seen greedy kitten? Tortishell cat. very small and probably too friendly. She has been missing for 36hrs from stuart road. may be lost around churchfield road as we have recently moved from there.She does not wear a collar as we can't get her to keep one on. If you have seen her or spot her please call 07921998415Thanks

Thea Buchan ● 5553d11 Comments ● 5547d

Personal messaging not working?

Is anyone else having trouble with this site today?  In particular, I'm having trouble with the PM.  Could just be on my end though.

Kim Bobsin ● 5547d0 Comments ● 5547d

Black furry catapillars

Can anyone give me some advice on how to get rid of these black furry catapillars from my garden, as I have animals and children in my garden it cannot be harmful all advice welcome as I have never had them before  thankyou

Amanda Smith ● 5549d4 Comments ● 5548d

2 Rabbits

Does any body want 2 lovely white/brown 1 year old rabbits..........Owner is leaving the country and is looking for a loving family to take care and cuddle these fluffy girls. No money wanted just a caring family!Please contact Shukri on 07946470758

Veronique Ymka, Yolanda, Gretha van den Hof ● 5549d1 Comments ● 5548d

Yard Sale

Hi everyoneI am having a Yard Sale on Saturday 16th July starting at 11am, at 39 Acacia Road, just off Horn Lane. We have loads of children's toys, clothes, cushions, and other odds and ends in good condition and all going cheap. Please come along and bring your friends. We will be offering free lemonade!Thank you. Millie Barrett

Millie Barrett ● 5548d0 Comments ● 5548d

plumber

Can anyone recommend a local plumber?  Thanks Jo

Josephine Warren ● 5550d1 Comments ● 5548d

New non emergency Police number - 101

101 - Tell your friends The 101 contact number is being introduced across the country, and in London will replace the existing ‘0300’ number. The MPS and some of our neighbouring forces will be early adopters with all constabularies in England and Wales going live by 2012. Next Monday (11 July) the new contact number will be publicly launched by Assistant Commissioner Ian McPherson and the Home Office policing minister Nick Herbert, and will be followed by a marketing campaign aimed at all Londoners.Commander Tony Eastaugh from Territorial Policing said: "The introduction of 101 is one of the biggest changes in the way people can contact the police since 999 was introduced in the 1940's. "Having just two phone numbers - 101 for reporting a crime that has happened, to get advice or to raise local policing issues - or 999 if it's an emergency, makes calling the Met a lot easier and makes our services more accessible to all."The new, easy to remember number is being introduced across the country to make it simpler for people to contact the police and aims to keep 999 available for genuine emergencies.The introduction of 101 is a major part of our commitment to giving the public greater access to the Met - 101 will play a significant role in: - Helping communities to keep their neighbourhoods safe by giving them one easy way to contact their local police and to report non-emergency crime and disorder; - Making the police more accessible to their communities, whilst reducing pressure on the 999 system and helping the police to put their resources where they are needed most. - Helping the police to cut crime by making it easier for the public to pass on information about crimes in their neighbourhoods and allowing the police to take swift actionCalls to the Met's existing non emergency number (0300 123 1212) will continue to be received, but it will be quickly phased out as 101 becomes established.

PS 43XB Mark Pullen ● 5549d2 Comments ● 5548d

A tiny patch of land

The council recently discovered that it is responsible for general maintenance of a small triangular traffic island at the junction between Park Royal Road and Victoria Road. It used to have a horse trough (stolen) and public toilets (demolished) and there are some redundant facilities cabinets. I understand that what appears to me a huge amount of money has been set aside to pay a landscape artist, instead of a quick tidy up and a sprinkling of grass seed. Do we not have better ways of spending money? I thought we had plenty of "volunteers" to do "community service".

Chris Bell ● 5554d11 Comments ● 5549d

Carnival looks fun

starts at noonCCA has a HUGE tombola (thanks for donations) kiddies fishing gameand bric a bra including more costume jewelry than I have ever seen in one placeHope the weather holds

Sara Nathan ● 5550d4 Comments ● 5549d

recall on baby food

For all parents, Nestle is asking for everyone to return all BANANA BABY FOOD expiring 2012 cause they may contain GLASS. Please copy & paste for all babies safety. Bar 7613033089 73, even if you are not a parent please help forward. You can save a child

Amanda Smith ● 5549d2 Comments ● 5549d

No Overground/District/Piccadilly for 2 weekends

Just in case you weren't aware, for the next two weekends (9/10 and 16/17 July), there will be: - no Overground trains between Richmond and Willesden Junction - no Piccadilly Line trains west of Hammersmith, except for a Northfields-Heathrow service. - no District Line trains west of West Kensington on the Richmond and Ealing Broadway branches.Quite why a closure of the Overground is needed after all the closures of the last two years is beyond me.  I've asked TfL for an explanation.

Richard Jennings ● 5552d4 Comments ● 5550d

The Albion PH - Churchfield Road - Planning Application

As Iain has pointed out on another posting, the following is out for public comment - deadline 7 August:Ref: P/2009/1921 - (Mr Yoav Tal)2 THE ALBION PH CHURCHFIELD ROAD, ACTON, W3 6EG Conversion of Public House (Use Class A4) to Restaurant (Use Class A3) and Takeaway (Use Class A5);conversion of existing upper floor bedsits to six x 1 bedroom flats, incorporating a three-storey rear extension and mansard roof extension (following demolition of existing single-storey structures to rear);provision of cycle parking, refuse stores and landscaping to rear Consultation Expiry Date :- 07/08/09

Dee Cook ● 6266d52 Comments ● 5550d

Measles

Re: Suspected case of measles at chiswick community school, other confirmed cases in the local area. Health protection agency notifying all parents concerned.

Amanda Smith ● 5551d3 Comments ● 5550d

Creative writing courses

Does anyone know if there are creative writing courses being run in the acton/ealing area. It has been suggested to me to take a creative writing course, because I love writing stories, and have been told that I could become a professional author. Either that, or are there any publishers locally that I could contact with an idea for a book that I intend to write

marie siddique ● 5551d0 Comments ● 5551d

Rats!

Ok, so I know they're never far away but I've spotted two in the last three days in my garden at Myrtle Road. We've lived here five years and these are the first sightings. Has anybody else noticed increased rodent activity??!! The cat is happy and very busy but I am about to start barricading the windows and doors.

Angela Sammon ● 5552d3 Comments ● 5551d