Ealing Council Cabinet: New Faces After Election Losses
Ealing Council announces a new cabinet after local elections saw senior councillors lose seats. Labour retains control but loses 10 seats. Liberal Democrats unveil a shadow cabinet.
Ealing Council announces a new cabinet after local elections saw senior councillors lose seats. Labour retains control but loses 10 seats. Liberal Democrats unveil a shadow cabinet.
Labour retained control of Ealing Council but lost 13 seats in the 2026 local elections, with Liberal Democrats and Greens making gains. Cabinet member and chief whip were among those defeated.
Election interviews with Ealing Community Independents, Greens, and Lib Dems reveal key differences on tax, housing policy, and potential coalitions. Labour criticized for approving but not building homes.
Ahead of the May 7 local elections, parties in Ealing publish manifestos with promises on housing, transport, tax, and community issues. Labour, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Greens, and independents outline their plans.
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RecommendedA mother and her daughter in Ealing returned from school uniform shopping to find themselves homeless after the council stopped paying for their emergency accommodation without warning.
A judicial review challenging Ealing Council's decision to close ten children's centres has been dismissed. The High Court ruled the council acted lawfully in its consultation and decision-making process.
Ealing Council has published the complete list of 363 candidates competing for 70 seats across 24 wards in the upcoming May 7 local elections. Labour leads with 70 candidates, followed by Liberal Democrats and Conservatives with 69 each.
The Ealing Community Independent Party launches with 26 candidates across 11 wards, aiming to break Labour's long-standing control and address local issues like housing and austerity.
Kate Crawford, a Labour councillor for nearly 30 years in East Acton, has joined the Liberal Democrats after being dropped as a candidate for the 2026 local elections, shifting Ealing's political landscape.
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RecommendedEaling Council announces a budget with a 4.99% council tax rise, reduced waste collection fees, and £131.6m for housing, alongside education investments and a new lane rental scheme.
Tributes pour in for Eric Huntley, the Ealing activist who co-founded the UK's first Black publishing house and stood firm against National Front attacks in the 1970s.
Ealing Council's 2026 budget includes a fly-tipping 'hit squad', 50 redeployable CCTV cameras, and a 4.99% council tax increase to fund enforcement and community projects.
Ealing borough in West London is set for major construction in 2026, including 8,000 homes in Southall, a new leisure centre in Perivale, and regeneration projects across Acton.
Ealing Council announces revised bin collection schedules from Christmas Day until January 19. Find your new dates and details for free Christmas tree disposal.