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Cranmer Avenue Snooker Hall

The council turned down the latest application to overdevelop this site.

The proposals were out of keeping with this residential side street and were equivalent to a householder constructing a two-storey extension in the front garden with full-height front windows and Juliet balconies facing directly into the houses on the opposite side of the street.

Posted 16 Jan 2014

Northfield Safer Neighbourhood December 2013 Newsletter

The Northfields Safer Neighbourhood Team recently circulated its December 2013 monthly newsletter.  For those not on the mailing list, we have uploaded a copy onto our website which you can see here.  It gives details of crime trends in the area including residential burglary, theft of and from motor vehicles and also gives dates for drop-in surgeries which give you a chance to pop in to the ward base and speak to a member of the team.

Posted 16 Jan 2014

Assyrian Centre in South Ealing Road

EFRA commented on a slightly revised application to redevelop the Assyrian Centre in South Ealing Road, just outside EFRA's area.  We do not usually comment on matters beyond our borders but it is a local landmark and the scale of the proposal has implications for the amenity of our members and their neighbours.  Our objection, submitted to Ealing Council in November 2013, repeats the concerns set out in our earlier objection and contains expanded comments on transport, servicing, parking and the applicant’s desire for a permanent licence.

Posted 16 Jan 2014

Upgrade of Pedestrian Crossing outside Northfields Station

Work to improve the pedestrian crossing outside Northfields Station will start on 18 November 2013.  The works will last for approximately 4 weeks.

Ealing Council sent us the letter that is being delivered to residents in early November about the start date.  Please click here to see a copy.

Posted 6 Nov 2013

Aviation Noise - Submissions to the Airports Commission

In September 2013, Ealing Aircraft Noise Action Group (EANAG) and EFRA submitted responses to the Airports Commission about the effects of aviation noise.  Click on the link below to see the full text.

EANAG's submission

Posted 26 Sep 2013

Consultation on Betting Shops and Local Gambling Policies

STOP PRESS  28 September 2013

Since we uploaded this story, we have learnt that the council's web team has taken down the consultation.  Pat Gilmore, Ealing Council’s Licensing Manager is very happy to receive emailed responses over the weekend.

We have prepared an MS Word version of the council’s questionnaire, which you may want to complete and email to her at: gilmorep@ealing.gov.uk.

Posted 26 Sep 2013