On 25 June 2026, residents in the North Acton ward will vote in a by-election to choose who represents them at Ealing Council.
EALING.NEWS has asked all candidates standing to become a councillor, 7 questions about who they are, what they hope to deliver and why they want residents to vote for them.
Here’s what Jonathan Notley, standing for Reform UK in North Acton has to say:
Tell us a bit about yourself, your priorities for the North Acton ward and why you want to be councillor?
I am a British-Irish husband and father who has lived in North Acton for over 20 years. I come from a working-class background (my father was a chef) and I studied Physics at Oxford University. I have had a career of over 30 years in the finance sector.
There has been an enormous amount of development in the ward, particularly close to North Acton and Acton Mainline stations. I will be lobbying to ensure that community facilities are provided to accompany these developments.
Crime is an increasing concern, whether it is issues such as littering or fly tipping, or more serious crimes such as burglary or crimes against the person. I would like to see more police walking the streets, police who treat all citizens fairly regardless of creed or colour and I will work with the local police to achieve that outcome.
This country is going through profound change, much of which both locally and nationally was not put to voters for their agreement. I will listen to voters, speak up for them and will hold the council to account.
What motivates you?
We have inherited this borough, this planet, and it is our duty to hand it on in a better condition for future generations. “Somebody should do something” is the oft repeated refrain, and with my experience, I believe I can make a positive contribution to the ward and the borough.
What is your own personal connection to either North Acton or any other part of the borough?
I have lived in North Acton for over 20 years. I have attended St Gabriel’s church where I was Treasurer for over 2 years and now attend St Martin’s church. My daughter has attended nursery and three schools in the ward. I have been secretary of a tennis club over in Ealing Common.
What do you consider to be your 3 top political, work or personal achievements and what impact have they had?
I led campaigns against overdevelopment in the ward speaking at numerous planning committee meetings. We managed to prevent a six storey hotel from being built in a residential area. Protests, an election campaign and a restrictive covenant that I discovered on the land, all contributed to this outcome.
I also led campaigns for safety on the roads and pathways bordering the A40. We prevented the Drive-In McDonalds from building an access road which would have cut across the cycle path. We won road closures and exit-only access to selected streets along the A40. This has stopped unnecessary rat-running and improved the quality of life on these roads.
What do you consider to be the top 3 challenges North Acton ward faces and how will you as a councillor address them?
The rising cost of living is a challenge for us all. Ealing council tax has risen this year by nearly 5%, which is above inflation. I will be challenging the council to achieve cost savings and to pass these on to taxpayers.
There has been an enormous amount of development in the ward, particularly close to North Acton and Acton Mainline stations. I will be lobbying to ensure that community facilities are provided to accompany these developments.
Crime is an increasing concern, whether it is issues such as littering or fly tipping, or more serious crimes such as burglary or crimes against the person. I would like to see more police walking the streets, police who treat all citizens fairly regardless of creed or colour and I will work with the local police to achieve that outcome.
What do you love about North Acton ward and the borough of Ealing?
Ealing is currently a suburb, although the current council is trying to turn parts of it into a city centre.
The suburbs offer the best of both worlds, conveniently close to the city for work and entertainment, but also mimicking the countryside in offering green space, community, a place to raise a family.
I like the borough’s parks such as North Acton Playing Fields, Walpole Park, Pitshanger Park and Horsenden Hill. I have found a warm welcome and community in my local churches such as St Gabriel’s and St Martin’s and in my local tennis club.
How accessible will you be to North Acton ward residents and how can they get in contact with you now and if elected how will you ensure you
are accessible to them in the future?
I am out canvassing at the moment so residents can raise concerns with me on the doorstep. They can also get in contact via the local chair of Reform.
If I were elected, I would be contactable via my Ealing council email address. I would also hold regular in person surgeries where residents can raise issues.
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