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Minutes of AGM 2013

EFRA held its annual general meeting on 22 May and the minutes are now available to view on the website.  There was a presentation by Inspector Susan Hayward who gave a full account of the changes to the borough's policing organisation and the plans for restructuring.  This was followed by reports from EFRA committee members about transport and planning issues affecting the area during the year and an open forum where members raised matters of local concern.

EFRA AGM minutes 2013

Posted 13 Aug 2013

Assyrian Centre in South Ealing Road

In early June 2013, EFRA responded to a planning application to expand 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.  We objected to the application on a number of grounds including the failure of the proposed development to respect externally visible frontages of this heritage building, possible excessive noise, and parking and traffic pressures.

Posted 13 Aug 2013

Cranmer Avenue Snooker Hall

There have been several recent applications in recent years for planning permission to develop the former snooker hall in Cranmer Avenue.  In May 2013, EFRA objected to the most recent application on the grounds of the layout, design and fit with the local surroundings, and the proposed non-residential use for the ground floor.  We had hoped the developer would follow the example of Windings Place, next door, and the Nodis Works in Julien Road and set the development back behind the established residential building line.

Posted 13 Aug 2013

Street Trees

Several residents have expressed concern recently about street trees in our area.  We raised these concerns with our ward councillors and following their representations we have received information from the council.

Posted 11 Aug 2013

Gunnersbury Park Consultation

We have received information about a consultation and exhibition at Gunnersbury Park.  The project team led by Ealing and Hounslow councils is seeking people's views, worries and hopes for the park and buildings.  Members of one of the expert teams working on the project, from the consultants Purcell, will be in the cafe in Gunnersbury Park between 14:00 and 19:00pm on Thursday 1 August, to talk about the project.  There will also be a small exhibition in the cafe about the history of the park, from 2 pm on 1 August until 16 August.

Posted 31 Jul 2013

Pitzhanger Manor Plans

Following an initial grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, draft plans for the restoration of Pitzhanger Manor are going on show from 21 June to 21 July 2013.  Residents are invited to visit the exhibition and give feedback on the proposals.  Further information is available on Ealing Council's website.

Posted 19 Jun 2013