There is still time for residents and community groups in Ealing and Hanwell to apply for local funding to improve their areas, as Ealing Council’s Your Voice, Your Town scheme enters its final days for submissions in the remaining towns.
The programme was launched across Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale and Southall, inviting individuals, schools and community groups to put forward ideas for projects intended to benefit the wider community. The council said the initiative aims to involve residents more closely in decisions about where they live and how their towns develop.
Each of the borough’s seven towns has been given its own fund based on population size: Acton – £80,000; Ealing – £120,000; Greenford – £60,000; Hanwell – £40,000; Northolt – £40,000; Perivale – £20,000; and Southall – £120,000.
Applications have already closed in several towns. Acton’s deadline passed on 30 November 2025, while Northolt and Perivale closed on 18 December 2025. Greenford closed on 31 December 2025. As of 3 January 2026, Hanwell remains open until 6 January 2026, and Ealing applications close on 8 January 2026. Southall’s town team is still developing its plans, with further details expected.
Each town’s fund will be overseen by a “town team” made up of residents, businesses, faith leaders, community organisations and councillors. These teams will review applications and decide which projects receive funding, in what the council describes as a community-led approach to local development.
Earlier this year, residents across the borough voted for their top priorities for change. Most towns — including Acton, Greenford, Northolt, Perivale and Southall — chose creating “clean and pleasant areas” as their main goal, while Ealing and Hanwell identified “feeling safe” as their top concern.
Councillor Blerina Hashani, cabinet member for thriving communities, said: “Thank you to all the town teams for the time, energy and care you’ve put into shaping this fund. This is a community-led initiative, and it’s inspiring to see local people leading the way to make their towns better places to live. We’re proud to support this process and look forward to seeing the ideas that come forward to help turn priorities into action.”
Further details, including how to apply and each town’s priorities, are available at https://dosomethinggood.ealing.gov.uk/your-voice-your-town/
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