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Lost cat

Lovely cat lost around Valetta road.White with patches of dark gray.Very unique pretty looking with bushy tale.Must be in someone’s garden.Please let me know if noticed.Many Thanks

Serj ● 2599d0 Comments ● 2599d

Marks and Spencer update

I was in Wilko today Spoke to a security guy the work going On the unit on the right side surpose to be marks He did say  on the left Lidl opening in October he asked the workmen they had X amount of weeks to fit it Out for marks

Jon morris ● 2601d6 Comments ● 2599d

Deadline For Comments On Friary Park Redevelopment

Once again www.Acton3W.com demonstrates how pathetic its service is by failing to provide the link necessary, https://pam.ealing.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=PVLSE9JM0GW00&activeTab=summaryTodays post comes 2 weeks after the application was received on 29 Jul 2019, the day after Ealing Council Director of Regeneration and Planning Lucy Taylor acknowledged she was not doing her job because she have attended the MIPIM junket in Cannes. Ms Taylor was informed in May 2019 that the Environmental Impact Assessment on the Friary Park Estate, Acton, London W3 for application No. 191539SCO written by her friend Mary Mescall of Barton Willmore, who also attended MIPIM junket in Cannes, was deliberately misleading and omited crucial information necessary for a planning committee to make an informed decision. Yet the application proceeds.Because of all the time Ms Taylor spent abroad this year she claimed to be unaware the Mayor of London had stated no social housing in London was to be demolished but clearly Julian Bell is willing to break with Sadiq Khan to help his friends at Mount Anvil and Catalyst just as he has done with A2Dominion.Catalyst say that all existing social housing tenants on the estate will be offered a new home in the development which is a blatant lie. Mary Mescall failed to mention the "Friary Park Steering Group" set up and funded by Catalyst, consisting of its employees who held meetings which excluded single parents, the elderly and the disabled. Councillor Abdullah Gulaid attended these meetings, praised Catalyst for providing housing and employment for Black people and has helped them break the law by bypassing the Locata system of social housing allocation. Labour support Mount Anvil and Catalyst Housing Group efforts to force disabled and elderly people out of London through their illegal ‘Residents’ Charter but had Mary Mescall been competent and honest she would have reported that Catalyst have broken social housing allocation law and moved selected tenants into the new Dickens Yard development where they continue to pay social rent of £124 per week.

Martin Cain ● 2600d1 Comments ● 2600d

Drug dealing on Cowper Road

A person answering the description of a known dealer is sitting in BetFred right now doing nothing except smiling at customers. The dealing is constant. Have you seen anything. Report it please. The shouting and public urination is very upsetting.

Maire Lowe ● 2670d6 Comments ● 2600d

Chinese money plant (Pilea peperomioides)

Hello,I have about 10 babies. Please email me directly if you're interested. Thanks,Ansa

Ansa Sheikh ● 2601d0 Comments ● 2601d

Shams Fish Bar!! Bbc1 tonight

I haven’t lived in west London now for more than 5 years (now on the south coast) but watching bbc1 tonight The Capture  I suddenly saw a location I thought was Acton! Ironically it’s about cctv. I did a google search and I was right!! Not sure if it’s always been Shams but nice to know it’s still a chippie!! (When I did home deliveries I would often park outside for 2 mins and nip in for chips)

David Archer ● 2603d11 Comments ● 2601d

Gas engineer to service boiler and radiators and fit ‘Nest’

Hi can anyone recommend someone who can do all this that they have used? I want the ‘Nest’ control wired into the wall and set up on my phone. Thanks

Diane Doyle ● 2601d1 Comments ● 2601d

Everyone Acton cancels class for its older members

Last week I took my mum to the only gym class she goes to at Everyone Active. It used to be led by Linda, have about 25 people and be at the level with which she - not amazingly mobile and 88 - could cope with.Then there was another class for the slightly younger and somewhat fitter. And everyone was happy.Then the EA powers-that-be decided to axe the second class, combine it and move it upstairs to the community rooms.Now no-one (except said management) is happy. There were 45 people the class - which felt positively dangerous - and the ability range was so huge that mum's level meant half of them were hardly getting any exercise. But if the leader had gone higher and done floor work, half the ladies would have been unable to get down - or up again.This is the demographic that most needs both fitness and socialising and the two classes used to provide just that. Surely that is the point of municipal provision.I suspect lots of those who go now will just drop out, not have any exercise or jolly company and be sadder and slower as a result.Is that a good thing?

Sara Nathan ● 2606d5 Comments ● 2601d

Reducing Car Use:  Increasing Cycle Use:  Reducing Air Pollution and CO2

https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/sep/10/barcelonas-car-free-superblocks-could-save-hundreds-of-livesJust so that you can see that it is not just London trying to do this.

Philippa Bond ● 2601d0 Comments ● 2601d

Help needed for Cats Protection

Ealing and West London Branch of Cats Protection are looking for someone to take over as branch Treasurer when our present treasurer retires. If you can help or know someone who may be interested please click on the link below for further informationhttps://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/cats-protection/volunteer-treasurer-ealing-branch/659634?tsId=15

Nina Battleday ● 2611d1 Comments ● 2602d

Public Forum on Policing in Southfield - Sept 11th at 19.15 - Cunnington St Mission Hall

A Public Forum on Policing in Southfield is being help on September 11th at 19.15Venue - Cunnington St Mission HallLocal crime has increased by 10% in Southfield over last year.Come and hear why this is and what the police have to say and what you can do about itInspector Leigh Ballard, who covers all the Wards teams in Ealing will attend.There is a brief slot on Cyber Safety awareness and preventative measures you can takeThe Southfield Safer Neighbourhoods Panel hosts this meeting and the panel includes local residents who discuss crime and safety issues with the police every three months.There’s plenty of chance for questions, as well.If you want to know more, please email  southfied.panel@btinternet.com

Don Tanswell ● 2612d3 Comments ● 2603d

Acton Central Ward Forum - 11-Sep-2019

NOTE: it is not at the usual location.This time it is atDerwentwater Primary SchoolShakespeare RoadActonW3 6SAAgendaCouncillors: Daniel Crawford (Chair), Abdullah Gulaid and Sarah Rooney1. Welcome and introductions 7pm2. Requests for ‘Any Other Business’ items 7.05pm3. Local policing update from the Safer Neighbourhoods team 7.07pm4. Future Ealing- Q&A with Kieran Read, Ealing Council Director of Strategy &Engagement7.25pm5. Ward priorities:- air pollution- transport- public health8pm6. Acton Central ward budget- Acton Unframed- update on ward projects in progress- new proposals for the budget8.20pm7. Any Other Business- pre-arranged items at the beginning of the meeting that are notcovered in the agenda8.40pmMeeting close 9pm

Paul Webster ● 2603d0 Comments ● 2603d

HOW MUCH AIRCRAFT NOISE COULD YOU LIVE WITH?

The current Heathrow expansion consultation closes on 9th September.If you haven't responded yet, I urge you to do so.Acton falls under several of the potential flight path areas under the plans both for a third runway, and plans to increase the number of early morning flights as soon as 2022.  Under a third runway, we could have up to 47 flights per hour at over 60dB during the day. Anything over 50dB is harmful to health and wellbeing, particularly for children and the elderly.  We would only get one half day in every four days in respite, so it would be fairly constant.And of course it would contribute massively to carbon emissions, air and ground pollution.  (And cost the taxpayer up to 18bn by the most recent estimates.)The consultation documents are long and complicated, but the group NO 3rd Runway Coalition have a great guide to filling it in, with a list bullet points for all the sections.  You don't have to fill it in online, you can post or email your response.www.no3rdrunwaycoalition.co.ukhttps://aec.heathrowconsultation.com/Documents are also available to view at the Ealing Council Offices.

Alison Lumb ● 2616d3 Comments ● 2603d

Lights in Acton park - petition please sign

Put lighting in the main north-south path through Acton Park so that parents, children, commuters and local people can walk through safely in winter.Why is this important?This path is now open in the evening due to a new school having been built in the park. The path is heavily used by parents, children and local people going between Acton Central Station and buses on Uxbridge Road. It is very dark in winter. The Churchfield Community Association has asked Ealing Council to install lights (solar if suitable) to come on only in winter and for limited hours, e.g. 6-8.30am and 4-8pm. The Council have asked us to show support for this proposalhttps://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/put-lights-in-acton-park-main-path?source=facebook-share-button&time=1565891970&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0w2Ua5eRmrKAKBLgJYe-umwR_SQB45WJslgkN-SmacNabrGzb54UpXf00

Chris Hurley ● 2627d5 Comments ● 2604d

Local handyman requires

I need to have a small cupboard door fitted in my kitchen.  Does anyone know of a good local handyman?Would really appreciate recommendations if poss.Thanks in advance

Danielle Fox ● 2612d1 Comments ● 2604d

Any Bright Ideas....

The rubbish which gets blown into Berrymead Gardens is never ending, particularly from the fast food restaurants on the high street; To be fair to the council , they cannot stop the wind blowing it onto the street and clearing it is difficult As it sits  under the cars so is difficult to clear up. Other than people making a genuine effort to use bins on the high street, has anyone else got any thoughts on how to resolve this? Are there any other streets which are suffering in this way? Other than being pretty unpleasant, the street looks pretty awful at the moment and it would be great to change this if possible. Possibly more bins on the high street and the council can ship in the litter police who are present in other parts of London.

James Nicholls ● 2607d2 Comments ● 2605d

Proposed changes to local bus routes

Trying to get information on the TFL website is so frustrating!Does anyone know when these changes will take place and will the 266 bus no longer travel along Horn Lane?I just heard today that residents would have to walk to Twyford Avenue to catch the bus going to Hammersmith. Surely not!What will happen to residents with mobility problems?

Jean F Fernandez ● 2606d3 Comments ● 2606d

Healing on Monday 9th September

The monthly healing centre at the London Buddhist Vihara, The Avenue, Chiswick, will be open on Monday, 9th September, from 10.30am to 12.30pm.  Healing helps any condition, from stress right through to physical illness.There is no charge made for the healing (all the healers are working on a voluntary basis), although a donation would be welcome - we put all the money in the Vihara's donation box.

Chris Edwards ● 2607d0 Comments ● 2607d

South Acton  community  hall and rooms

I was walking past this morningWow  such a filthy place Rubbish bins overflowing by the main door Takeout food packaging Bottles ,cans you name it .The flower containers deadWell if I was to hireplace out I run mile, hopefully no one has booked it today,just terrible Shame as it was just opened in June with a great fanfare

Jon morris ● 2607d0 Comments ● 2607d

LBE now legally required to declare CIL monies received.

Expect much squirming at The Ealing Kremlin?NONE too soon of course, this was looooooooong overdue and is bound to be a revealing eye opener, especially regarding all The Towers.https://www.housingtoday.co.uk/news/councils-forced-to-spell-out-details-of-cil-deals/5101382.article?fbclid=IwAR1t9yY-br8cwQ0CkHl491MleyCZuFHix8T514_mgbyYCqxy0zpSTT2y3ME#.XW4pa8L-yp0.facebookCouncils forced to spell out details of CIL dealsBy Hamish Champ2 September 2019Housing minister said residents shouldn’t be left ‘in the dark’ over how much councils receive from developersLocal councils are being forced to publish full details of how much cash they receive from developers to fund local infrastructure work around new housing schemes.Housing minister Esther McVey said reforms to the planning rules governing the community infrastructure levy (CIL) meant residents would know how much money was being spent by their local council on infrastructure such as roads or new schools.The new rules, which came into effect yesterday, meant councils will have to publish details of the deals they had struck with developers “so residents can see exactly how money will be spent investing in the future of their community”, McVey said.And from December next year local authorities will also have to publish an annual report spelling out the all the CIL agreements agreed with developers in the previous 12 months.Many councils already publish details of such funding arrangements, according to the Local Government Association (LGA).McVey said builders “spent a whopping £6bn towards local infrastructure in 2016/17” but councils had not been required to report on the total amount of funding they had received or how it was spent, “leaving residents in the dark”.She went on: “The new rules … will allow residents to know how developers are contributing to the local community when they build new homes, whether that’s contributing to building a brand new school, roads, or a doctor’s surgery that the area needs.”In another move, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published new planning practice guidance, which the department said “seeks to further simplify advice on the CIL regime, helping communities and developers understand what is required”.The MHCLG said restrictions would also be relaxed around allowing councils the chance to fund single larger infrastructure projects from cash received from multiple schemes.Responding to the government’s announcement on detailing CIL payments, the LGA’s planning spokesman, David Renard, said: “Councils support the principle of infrastructure funding statements showing how much developers’ money is spent on local communities, and many councils already publish them.“This work needs to be fully funded and councils also need sufficient lead-in time.“The government should further reform the CIL in the upcoming Spending Round. This includes removing national exemptions, which reduce the amount of funding to invest in critical infrastructure to facilitate development, and allowing them to be decided by councils at a local level.”SOURCE:   Housing Today.CREDIT:    Libby Kemp for publicising.

Rosco White ● 2610d13 Comments ● 2608d