WALKS
The Sports Development Team and Countryside Service run a number of guided walks both within and outside of the borough. A number of guided walks are also run in September each year as part of the Open House Scheme. For brochures call the numbers below.
Sports Development Team Phone 020 8758 5210
Countryside Service Phone 020 8758 5916
Open House Phone 020 8758 5626
WARM IN WINTER
Environmental Health co-ordinates a winter emergencies service to offer immediate short-term assistance to vulnerable groups in the borough, eg the elderly, single parents, people with difficulties. Heaters, blankets, water and emergency lighting can be provided.
Environmental Health Housing
Phone 020 8758 5938 (During office hours)
Phone 020 8579 2424 (Outside Office hours)
E-mail:
WASTE AND RECYCLING - LOCAL AGENDA 21 GROUP
One of the Local Agenda 21 project groups bringing together in partnership the business community, environmental and residents groups and all others interested in establishing short and long term action plans and carrying out practical projects to address the environment and quality of life in Ealing. Open to all, the LA21 Waste and Recycling project group is committed to minimising waste and promoting recycling initiatives. To get involved or find out more contact the number below.
Waste & Recycling - Local Agenda 21 Project Group
Phone 020 8758 5634.
Visit our web site at http://www.ealing.gov.uk/la21/index.htm
WASTE AND RECYCLING CENTRES
Household refuse (but not commercial) which cannot be collected as part of the normal household refuse collection service (such as garden waste, small quantities of DIY waste and bulky items) can be disposed of at any of the council's waste and recycling centres, free of charge.
Environmental Services Phone 020 8832 6464
E-mail:
Acton Waste and Recycling Centre
Stirling Road (off Bollo Lane) W3
Acton
Phone:020 8832 3402 or 020 8832 2400
Email:
Opening hours
1 October - 31 March
Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.00pm
1 April - 30 September
Monday-Sunday: 8.00am-5.00pm
Greenford Waste and Recycling Centre
Greenford Depot Greenford
Greenford Road
Contact Dave Ricketts
Phone: 020 8832 3402 or 020 8832 2400
Email:
Opening hours
1 October - 31 March
Monday-Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm
1 April - 30 September
Monday-Sunday: 8.00am-5.00pm
Southall Waste and Recycling Centre
Gordon Road
Southall
Phone: 020 8832 3402 or 020 8832 2400
Email:
Opening hours
1 October - 31 March
Weekdays:10.00am - 4.00pm
Weekends: 8.00am-4.00pm
1 April - 30 September
7 days per week: 8.00am-5.00pm
WATER
The quality of drinking and swimming pool water is monitored by Pollution Control in Environmental Health and Consumer Services
Pollution Control Phone 020 8758 5738
E-mail:
The Sports Development Team organises a range of water sports.
Sports Development Team Phone 020 8758 5210
WATERCOURSE
Thames Water Utilities Ltd has land drainage powers in respect of certain watercourses which are regularly inspected and maintained.
WEBSITE
Ealing Council's website is one of the key methods for communicating with local people. It is still developing and growing.
For further information about Ealing's website, contact or telephone the number below.
Website Phone 020 8280 1267
WEDDINGS
The council has 3 main halls - in Ealing Town Hall, Greenford Hall and Acton Town Hall - which host around 300 wedding receptions a year. They can accommodate more than 300 seated guests, 500 theatre-style or 700 standing for a buffet. Multi-room hire is available for larger functions. In-house catering is available but optional and the majority of rooms are licensed for alcohol and music and dancing. For a complete guide to hall and wedding hire facilities and local wedding services call the number below or visit the Halls web site.
Halls & Events Phone 020 8759 5436 Fax 566 5088
E-mail
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Trading standards officers make sure you are not short changed in the quality of goods you buy. They check weighing machines, petrol pumps and spirit optics. They also check that packed goods are of the weight stated on the packet and that bulk deliveries such as coal and heating oil are as ordered. If you are concerned that you may have received short orders or goods contact them.
Trading Standards Phone 020 8758 8906
E-mail:
website: www.ealing.gov.uk/ts
WIRELESS FOR THE BLIND
Free wireless, cassette-radio, batteries and headphones are available for people who are registered blind. Contact Services for Visually Impaired People:
Acton Town Hall, Winchester Street W3.
Phone 020 8758 5757 or
Middlesex Association for the Blind Phone 020 8423 5141
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